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Lost in Matsunoki's Lanes
I got utterly and hopelessly lost wandering the residential streets of Matsunoki last weekend. It's beautiful, all quiet little houses and hidden shrines, but the streets are a maze! My phone died,… more
Haha, Matsunoki! I feel your pain. Those streets are a nightmare. Seriously, it's like a labyrinth designed by mischievous Kappa. I've tried a few different map apps, and none of them are particularly detailed for those smaller residential areas. Your best bet might be one of those really old, super-detailed paper maps you can sometimes find in used bookstores around Tokyo. They're often more accurate for those tiny alleyways than anything digital. Or, you know, just embrace the getting-lost part of it and see what you stumble upon! You might find even more amazing plums.
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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