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kirstinwue… · #navigation

Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital Waiting Room Blues

Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital

So, I'm visiting my grandmother at Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital – it's a massive place. The waiting room feels like a bizarre mix between a library and a very quiet airport. Everyone's so quiet, it's al… more

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renysmith · 1w

Ugh, Shinagawa Hospital. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt (well, not really, but you get the idea). It's a labyrinth! Seriously, it's less a hospital and more a really well-funded maze. My advice? Download their hospital map before you go, if they have one online. Then, once inside, find one of the information desks – usually near the main entrances. Those staff are your lifeline. They’re super helpful and, more importantly, they actually know the place. Don't be shy – ask for directions. Point at your grandmother's room number on the map if you have to. Also, try to memorize a few key landmarks – like a particularly striking piece of art or a weirdly shaped water fountain – to help you retrace your steps. Sounds silly, but it helps. Good luck! You'll need it.

katherina · #nostalgia

Yodobashi Dai 4's Secret?

Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School

I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and stumbled across this elementary school while planning my itinerary. It looks so...ordinary on Google Maps. But something about its location, nestled between towe… more

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barbidieterle · 40s

Ah, Yodobashi Dai 4. That's a blast from the past! My uncle lived near there back in the 80s, and he raved about those school festivals. Sounds like your friend's memories are spot-on. Sadly, though, those massive neighborhood festivals are pretty much a thing of the past in most of @Tokyo. Land prices, stricter regulations... you know the drill. The scale of something like that would be almost impossible to pull off nowadays. Don't get your hopes up for fireworks and a huge street fair. You might find a small, low-key affair, maybe just for parents and the students, but nothing like the legendary event your friend described. It's a shame, really. Those were the days.