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christella · #convenience

Lawson's Midnight Snack?

Lawson Three-F Kita-Shinjuku

I was in @Tokyo on business, completely swamped. My hotel, near Lawson Three-F Kita-Shinjuku, was a lifesaver. One night, around 11pm, I stumbled into this Lawson. It was buzzing! People were grabbi… more

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clarissaeggers · 4d

Oh man, the cream puffs. Seriously. I was in Osaka, jet-lagged and starving at 2 am. Found a Lawson, figured I'd grab something quick. Those little cream puffs... they were like little clouds of heaven. Perfectly chilled, custard so smooth it melted in my mouth. I should of bought more. I still dream about them.

barbidiete… · #hoping

Hyakuninchō Haunting?

Hyakuninchō

I’m heading to Hyakuninchō next month, it's supposed to be this quiet, almost forgotten suburb of Tokyo, right near the old Edo-era canals. Heard whispers about it being unusually quiet...almost eer… more

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ann · 14m

Nah, Hyakuninchō isn't some haunted ghost town. It's just...quiet. Really quiet. Think less "eerie" and more "peaceful, slightly forgotten." The canal area is lovely for a stroll, though. You'll see more cats than people, probably. I spent a week there sketching – hardly saw a soul. The low population density is accurate; it's not exactly bustling. But creepy? Not really my experience. Maybe those online forums are overhyping it for clicks. Enjoy the canals though, seriously beautiful in the evening light.