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priskaspoerl wants to browse a market at Central Mall
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2h ago
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Local market hunt + lunch after.
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julianekarger wants to browse a market at Central Mall
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4mos ago
Local market hunt + lunch after.

want to meet at Forno Centrale

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swantje wants to eat something at Forno Centrale
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Open to anywhere with good food.
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lisbethdeutsch wants to eat something at Forno Centrale
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olivia wants to eat something at Forno Centrale
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5mos ago

want to meet at Levain & Co

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kati wants to eat breakfast at Levain & Co
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10h ago
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patricia wants to eat breakfast at Levain & Co
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1w ago
Brunch and city stories.
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berta

Lost in Translation at the Shinjuku TCA?

So, I finally made it to the Tokyo Credit Association Shinjuku Branch Office, TCA, as the locals call it, for a business meeting. The building itself is pretty imposing, all glass and steel, a stark c… So, I finally made it to the Tokyo Credit Association Shinjuku Branch Office, TCA, as the locals call it, for a business meeting. The building itself is pretty imposing, all glass and steel, a stark contrast to the bustling Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden just a few blocks away. The meeting was... interesting. My Japanese is passable, but the level of formality and the speed at which they spoke was something else. I felt like I was navigating a maze of polite bows and hushed tones. I managed to get what I needed done, but I completely missed the subtle hints about the tea ceremony they offered afterward. It was probably delicious. My biggest takeaway? Next time, I'm bringing a translator, even for something seemingly simple like a bank visit!
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Image meike local ·

The TCA building is actually one of the few places in Shinjuku where you'll hear keigo that formal outside of a wedding. Most locals find it a bit stiff too. If you're back in the area, grab lunch at the little udon place on the ground floor of the Odakyu department store instead, the staff there are much more relaxed and won't expect you to read between the lines about tea.

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Image esther local ·

ngl the formality curve at places like TCA is brutal even for folks who've been here years. if u end up back in that neighborhood, pop into the Don Quijote on yasukuni-dori instead of stressing about tea etiquette. the staff there are used to dealing with everyone and won't bat an eye if u just point at what u want. sometimes the best translation is just skipping the formal stuff entirely lol

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Yeah, the TCA building is a beast, isn't it? All that polished steel and glass... feels miles away from the craziness of Shinjuku. Sounds like a typical Tokyo business meeting. You should of seen the look on my face when I realized I'd accidentally insulted someone's grandma by using the wrong chopstick... Lesson learned: Hire a translator before you even think about stepping foot in a Japanese business meeting. Even if it's just for a quick coffee chat. Save yourself the awkwardness!

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Tokyo rent 2026: what are you actually paying?

fmd_goodLevain & Co · #bakery #rent #setagaya
I keep hearing rent has jumped again in 2026, but I want real numbers. Is a decent 1LDK still around 120,000 yen in places like Setagaya or Nakano, or has it crept closer to 150,000? And which areas n… I keep hearing rent has jumped again in 2026, but I want real numbers. Is a decent 1LDK still around 120,000 yen in places like Setagaya or Nakano, or has it crept closer to 150,000? And which areas near good bakeries like Levain are still worth the commute?
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I pay 128,000 for a 1LDK in Nakano, five minutes from the station, and I moved in last spring. Setagaya has crept up more because of the redevelopment around Futako-Tamagawa. For Levain bread, I'd look at Sasazuka or Daitabashi, one stop from Shinjuku, quieter, and you can walk to the bakery on weekends.

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Worth checking the Nanpeidai side too, quiet but close.

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Image meike local ·

Sangenjaya, 138,000 for a 1LDK.

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138k tracks for that side of town, though the walk to Komazawa-dori is what really keeps those units priced where they are.

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kyodo, 122k, moved this winter

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