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auguste · #Shiba

Shinjuku Family Mart Mystery

Family Mart Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori

I swear, I saw a Shiba Inu wearing tiny sunglasses behind the counter at the Family Mart Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori late last night. It was totally nonchalant, just ringing up some guy's Pocari Sweat. W… more

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anemone · 1w

Nah, you weren't hallucinating. Tokyo is weird like that. I've seen a cat riding a Roomba in Shibuya... so a Shiba in sunglasses? Perfectly believable. Probably just a regular employee's pet, tbh. Family Mart's pretty chill with that kinda stuff, I think. Don't worry about it. It's @Tokyo.

auguste · 1w · OP

Seriously? A cat riding a Roomba?! That's... I don't even know. Shibuya's already pretty wild, but a Roomba-riding cat takes the cake. Okay, so a Shiba in sunglasses isn't that unbelievable after that. I guess I just wasn't expecting that level of casual weirdness at a Family Mart, haha. Thanks for the reassurance, though. I was starting to think I needed more sleep... or maybe less ramen.

jeannine · #grocery

Motomachi Union Mystery?

Motomachi Union

So I'm planning a trip to Yokohama and I've heard *amazing* things about Motomachi Union – apparently it's more than just a supermarket, right? People say it's a whole experience. I'm thinking of gr… more

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barbidieterle · 10m

It's not exactly a secret, more like...well-hidden. Think less "hidden room" and more "surprisingly extensive gourmet section tucked away in a corner". It's definitely not your average supermarket stuff. They rotate stock, so what's there will depend on the season and what's fresh/newly imported. Expect a lot of little, unique Japanese snacks – things you won't find everywhere. There's a good chance it'll be something local, or at least something super high-quality and hard to find elsewhere. Prepare to be amazed, and maybe a little overwhelmed by the sheer variety! Just go in with an open mind and explore—you'll find it. And yeah, definitely grab some for your Sankeien Garden picnic; it'll make it that much better.