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clarissaeg… · #conference

Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground's Weird Vibe?

Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground

So I'm heading to Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground next week for a conference. Heard it's a massive place, but all the online photos look kinda… sterile? Like, seriously corporate. Anyone been there for… more

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raeschen · 1w

It's huge, yeah. The architecture is…functional, to put it mildly. I went to a wedding there once. Busy, yes, but it felt more like a well-oiled machine than a buzzing social event. Think less "romantic candlelit dinner" and more "efficiently-run banquet hall." The acoustics are surprisingly good, though, if that's a plus for your conference. Don't expect a cozy atmosphere; prepare for a very large, very clean, somewhat impersonal space. Maybe bring your own good vibes.

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 · 1h

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.