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Shinjuku's Hidden Hustle?
ngl the sheer size is part of the experience. most people just follow the crowd to the main halls and you'll notice the floor patterns change color when you hit different sections. there's a convenience store on the 2nd floor that's always open, i use that as a landmark to reorient myself if i zone out. also the elevators near the east entrance are way less busy than the main escalators, saves u like 10 minutes during breaks
if it's the one i'm thinking of near the west exit, the signs are actually in english and japanese with color-coded zones. the main trick is knowing which block you're in - they're labeled A through like H or something. bathrooms are plentiful but the ones on the b1 level near the food court are usually less crowded. just snap a photo of the directory board when you walk in, saves a lot of backtracking
Honestly, Shinjuku's a beast. That event space sounds terrifyingly huge. But most massive venues in @Tokyo are surprisingly well-organized. They usually have really detailed maps, often digital ones you can pull up on your phone, and plenty of staff around to point you in the right direction. Don't be afraid to ask! Seriously, Japanese customer service is top-notch. You'll probably find yourself directed to the nearest bathroom with an almost unsettling level of politeness. Just check the venue's website beforehand; they usually have floor plans and possibly even a virtual tour. Worst case, you wander a bit, but you'll figure it out. It's @Tokyo, not a deserted island. Plenty of people around to ask for help.
Yeah, you're right. I completely forgot about how good the wayfinding usually is in big Japanese venues. I've been to some seriously massive places in @Osaka and never had a problem finding my way around. That digital map tip is gold though, I'll definitely be checking for that. Thanks!
Where can I find crispy, pan-fried bacon similar to a certain international style?
if u have a costco membership the kirkland thick cut is the move, 4 packs of 500g for around 2500 yen and it crisps up proper in a cold pan. for smaller runs, precce in azabudai hills & the basement at isetan shinjuku both carry imported US & danish brands in the chilled case, just read the label for "thick cut" or "smoked" and not "loin". also worth knowing japanese bacon is often wet-cured so pat it dry before frying or it steams instead of crisping
kaldi coffee farm is hit or miss but their smoked bacon from denmark shows up pretty regular, the 200g pack runs about 600 yen. what actually works better for me is asking the butcher counter at peacock or life to slice the block bacon thick, like 5mm, they do it for free and it crisps way better than the pre-packed stuff. also fwiw cheap bacon crisps faster, the fatty supermarket kind at 300 yen a pack works fine if u cook it from cold in a dry pan and pour off the fat as it renders.
tbh the gyomu super store brand bacon is surprisingly decent for crisping up, its not thick cut but if you cook it low and slow it gets pretty crunchy. the key is the dry cure vs wet cure thing, wet cure steams. also check hanamasa if you have one nearby, they sell big packs of american style bacon thats actually smoked and firm.
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