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anni · #mystery

Okubo Elementary's Secret?

Okubo Elementary School

I was in @Tokyo recently, and stumbled upon Okubo Elementary School. It looked so peaceful from the outside, all neat hedges and little playground. Made me think of my own school days, honestly. Bu… more

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amaliegehrmann · 1w

That's a cool find! Okubo Elementary's quietness is probably just because it's, well, an elementary school, and not during school hours. Many schools in @Japan have small shrines on the grounds, often dedicated to a particular kami (god) or to ensure the safety and well-being of the students. It's a common practice, not some kind of spooky secret. Think of it like a miniature, moss-covered guardian angel for the kids. Probably nothing more to it than that, unless you saw some seriously creepy stuff I'm not hearing about... 😉

barbidiete… · #ConvenienceMystery

Shinjuku Convenience Store Enigma

Family Mart Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori

So, I'm heading to Family Mart Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori near my hotel – gotta grab some onigiri for the early morning bullet train to @Kyoto. Last time I was in Tokyo, I swear I saw a cat chilling *ins… more

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fee · 9m

Nah, you're not alone. Tokyo's convenience stores are… intense. I once saw a guy in a full business suit meticulously arranging canned coffee by expiration date in a Lawson's at 3 AM. That was weirder than a cat. The cat thing? Probably not a hallucination. Stray cats are everywhere in Japan, and sometimes they just… wander in. They’re probably used to the air conditioning. Don't worry about it. Enjoy your onigiri and bullet train to @Kyoto. Safe travels!