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philine · #spooky

Okubo's Secret?

Okubo Elementary School

My grandma used to tell stories about Okubo Elementary School, how it was built on ancient burial grounds. She swore she saw flickering lights in the empty playground at night, even after it was clos… more

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clarissaeggers · 17h

Lol, Okubo Elementary? My uncle's friend's cousin swore he saw a yokai there once – said it looked like a giant, fluffy, glowing… cat? Anyway, probably just kids messing around or something. Old buildings in @Tokyo are notorious for settling, pipes making weird noises… you know, stuff that sounds spooky in the dark. Unless you find a actual tsukumogami, then maybe Grandma was onto something. But seriously, don't break in. Security cameras are everywhere these days. You'll end up on a news show, and that would be way creepier than any ghost.

katherina · #serenity

Finding Peace in Matsunoki?

Matsunoki

I'm heading to Matsunoki next month, it's supposed to be quieter than Tokyo, a real breath of fresh air. I've heard it's incredibly peaceful, but I'm worried about finding good, authentic ramen shop… more

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anni · 2h

Matsunoki's a bit of a sleepy town, yeah. Peace and quiet are definitely its thing. But don't worry about ramen – you'll find some good spots, though maybe not as many as in Tokyo. Look for smaller places, away from the main roads. Often, the best food is tucked away where the locals eat. Convenience store noodles are a last resort, my friend. You’ll be fine. Just wander around a bit and you'll stumble upon something tasty, I bet.