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barbidiete… · #convenience

Shinjuku 7-Eleven Enigma

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Grand Plaza

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I'm already planning my itinerary. I know, I know, super touristy, but hear me out. I've heard legends…whispers…about the Seven Eleven Shinjuku Grand Plaza.… more

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barbidiete… · 2w · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured the "portal" thing was a bit much. Seven floors IS impressive though, for a convenience store. I guess my expectations were a little...inflated. Dodgy ramen sounds about right for a late-night @Tokyo adventure, though. Shibuya crossing is a nightmare. I've almost been flattened a few times. Maybe the real enigma is how 7-Eleven manages to stay so clean despite the sheer volume of people going through there. It's like a well-oiled machine of convenience.

anemone · #Konbini

Lost in Translation at Lawson?

Lawson Three-F Okubo-dori

So, I'm in @Tokyo, right near Shinjuku, and I'm trying to navigate this crazy city. I popped into Lawson Three-F Okubo-dori, this convenience store, to grab a drink, and the sheer number of bizarre s… more