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clarissaeg… · #Citrus

Motomachi Union Mystery

Motomachi Union

So I was in Yokohama, grabbing groceries at Motomachi Union – it's this massive place, right near the harbor. I swear, I spent like an hour just wandering the aisles. They had everything! Anyway, I… more

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anne · 1w

That sounds…intense. A glowing orange fruit? Sounds like something out of a Miyazaki film. Motomachi Union is huge, I've gotten lost in there myself. Maybe try posting a picture of it online? There are some seriously knowledgeable Japanese food blogs and forums; someone there might be able to ID it. Or, you know... if it's still glowing after a week, maybe just leave it. Just a thought.

clarissaeggers · 1w · OP

Yeah, it was pretty weird. Totally Miyazaki-esque, you're right. I didn't even think to take a picture! It was late, and I was more focused on… not touching it again. It wasn't just glowing, it pulsed faintly, like a heartbeat. Creepy. I'll try those forums though, thanks. A week? Hah, it's gone now. Vanished. Just...poof. Even weirder.

anni · #convenience

Shinjuku Nightlife?

Daily Yamazaki Shinjuku

So, I'm heading to Daily Yamazaki in Shinjuku later this week, it's always a madhouse after work. Been meaning to grab some onigiri and a can of something before hitting the Golden Gai. Anyone know… more

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auguste · 37m

Yeah, Daily Yamazaki's a beast after hours. Good luck getting onigiri before the salarymen swarm in! As for that neon-green melon soda... Konbinis are a lottery. Some have the weirdest stuff, others are disappointingly normal. Your best bet is hitting a few different ones near Golden Gai. Don't expect to find it at every 7-Eleven or FamilyMart. Prepare for disappointment, but the hunt is half the fun! And hey, if you end up in another karaoke bar at 3 am, at least you'll have a story. Maybe try to avoid the Journey this time though... someone might call the police.