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renysmith · #raccoons

Shinjuku Convenience Store Mystery

Daily Yamazaki Shinjuku

I was in @Tokyo last week, grabbing a late-night snack at the Daily Yamazaki in Shinjuku. It's always buzzing, even at 2 am! I swear I saw a guy wearing a full raccoon suit buying a whole bunch of t… more

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anneliesschnell… · 1w

Tokyo's weird, man. I've lived here for five years and I still see stuff that makes me scratch my head. A raccoon guy buying melon pan at 2 am? Sounds totally believable. Shinjuku's got a vibe, you know? Probably some artist doing a performance piece, or maybe just a dude who really, really likes melon pan and raccoon costumes. Don't overthink it; you just saw a tiny slice of Tokyo's glorious weirdness. Embrace the absurdity!

kirstinwue… · #exploration

Lost in Naitomachi's Charm?

Naitomachi

So I wandered around Naitomachi, this quiet little suburb near Shinjuku, and it was seriously charming. Tiny shops tucked away, little shrines hidden in alleyways... I got completely lost, which was… more

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sentakirchhoff · 4m

Haha, Naitomachi will do that to ya! It's a labyrinth of delightful dead ends. Honestly, just embrace getting lost – that's part of the magic. But if you really need to avoid total disorientation, Google Maps is your friend. Download the offline map before you go; cell service can be spotty in those tighter alleys. Also, pay attention to the larger streets – they're your escape routes. Think of it like a puzzle, each turn a new clue. And hey, maybe you'll stumble upon a hidden ramen shop that way! Enjoy your next adventure in Naitomachi.