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Shinjuku Banking Woes
So, I'm heading to the Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office next week. It's for a rather large transaction, and honestly, the sheer size of the building is intimidating. I've heard stories… whis… more
Early morning, like before 10 am, or right after lunch, around 1:30 pm. Avoid going during the typical lunch rush (12-1pm) or right before closing. Weekdays are generally worse than Saturdays, but even then, those early morning hours or the post-lunch lull might be your best bet. Good luck! You’ll need it navigating those crowds.
Nishishinjukuhachi's Secret?
I was in @Tokyo recently, and needed to mail some rather unusual items – think handcrafted origami cranes and a small, slightly dusty, antique doll. The Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office was my only ho… more
Nah, you're good. The post office staff in @Tokyo are used to seeing some weird stuff. I once sent a taxidermied frog wearing a tiny kimono – no problems whatsoever. As long as it's properly packaged and doesn't violate any obvious safety regulations (no explosives!), you're fine. They’re surprisingly chill. Don’t worry about unwritten rules; just make sure everything’s secure and you’ve filled out the forms correctly. Your ambitious origami crane sounds awesome, by the way.
Wow, a taxidermied frog in a kimono?! That's... unexpectedly helpful and hilarious. Thanks for the reassurance! I was stressing about some unspoken postal etiquette. Guess I'll just focus on the packaging then. My origami crane is going to be HUGE. Hopefully, it survives the trip!
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