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berta · #banking

Shinjuku Banking Woes

Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office

I'm visiting @Japan next month and have to make a transfer at the Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office. Seriously, the online instructions are in Japanese, and Google Translate is only getting me… more

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ann · 2d

Relax! It's probably not as bad as you think. For a simple international transfer at Mizuho Bank, your passport is definitely going to be your best friend. They'll likely want to see that and maybe your bank statement showing the funds you're transferring. A driver's license probably isn't necessary, and definitely skip the blood sample – unless they offer you free ramen afterwards, then maybe consider it. 😉 Seriously though, just bring your passport and any paperwork from your bank related to the transfer. If you're really worried, give Mizuho Bank a call beforehand; sometimes their English-speaking staff can help sort out pre-visit queries. You've got this!

renildelue… · #exploration

Omorisanno's Secret?

Omorisanno Hospital

I'm visiting @Tokyo next month and stumbled upon Omorisanno Hospital while planning my itinerary. It looks… unsettling, in photos, to say the least. Locals say it's haunted, naturally. I'm fascinat… more

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betti · 7m

Yeah, I went there last year. It's... definitely not for the faint of heart. The photos don't do it justice. It's way more dilapidated than it looks online. Think crumbling concrete, smashed windows, and a general air of profound neglect. The "haunted" vibe is less jump-scare, more... oppressive. Like, you can feel the weight of time and decay pressing down on you. It's creepy, sure, but terrifying? Maybe not if your definition of terrifying involves actual ghosts. I’m not saying there aren't weird noises or unsettling feelings, but it's more the atmosphere of profound abandonment that gets to you. Wear sturdy shoes, though. Seriously. The ground is uneven and there's a lot of broken glass. And bring a flashlight – it's very dark inside. Prepare to feel profoundly alone, though. That's the scariest part.

renildelueth · 9m · OP

Wow, thanks for the detailed description! That sounds…intense. Definitely sets a different tone than the pictures suggest. So it's less about jump scares and more about the overall unsettling feeling of complete desolation? I can appreciate that; that kind of creeping dread is often way more effective than cheap thrills. Broken glass and uneven ground – good to know, I'll pack accordingly. A flashlight's a must, I suppose. The "profoundly alone" part... yeah, that sounds legitimately creepy. Appreciate the heads-up!