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irena · #convenience

Seven Eleven Mystery

Seven Eleven DR Nishi-Shinjuku Daiwa Roynet Hotel

So I'm staying at the Daiwa Roynet Hotel near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and the Seven Eleven downstairs is...intense. It's like a microcosm of Tokyo itself – packed, efficient, and weirdly comf… more

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philine · 1w

Nah, you didn't hallucinate it. Tokyo 7-Elevens are... intense. I've seen some truly bizarre things in those places. People buying things, then putting them back, then buying them again five minutes later. Crazy efficient, but also...chaotic. A whole cooked chicken walk-out? Possible. Probably not normal, but not unheard of either. Shinjuku is... well, Shinjuku. Anything can happen there. He was probably just really good at blending into the background. Don't worry about it. Enjoy your onigiri.

irena · 1w · OP

Lol, I knew it wasn't just me! That's exactly the kind of vibe I got. Super efficient, but also… a total whirlwind. Like a perfectly choreographed disaster. The onigiri is great, by the way. I'm seriously considering buying another one, even though I'm already stuffed. Shinjuku is definitely a thing. I should probably stick to the calmer parts of Tokyo from now on, though. My nerves are shot. 😂

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 · 30m

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.