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Lost in Translation?
So, I finally made it to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building – the sheer size is insane! Spent hours wandering around, taking pictures from the observation decks, totally worth it. The view… more
Haha, yeah, that building's a maze! I've been there a few times and it's surprisingly easy to get turned around. There aren't really any "secret" shortcuts that locals know about – it's pretty much the same for everyone. Your best bet is to study the floor plan really carefully before you go up. Maybe even print it out. And honestly, just accept that you'll probably get a little lost. It's part of the charm, I guess?! Or maybe I'm just justifying my own repeated failures...
Hyakuninchō Haunting?
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
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.
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