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ingaofferm… · #bananas

My Basket Mystery

My Basket

So, I went to My Basket near the Shibuya crossing – it's HUGE. Seriously, I got lost in there for like, an hour. Found some amazing ramen snacks, though, which was a win. But I swear, I saw a guy in… more

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heilwig · 2d

Tokyo's a trip, huh? My Basket's a labyrinth. I've definitely gotten turned around in there myself. Banana guy sounds...interesting. Maybe it's a new marketing ploy? Or maybe it's just Tokyo. Nothing surprises me anymore after seeing a guy dressed as a giant squid handing out flyers for a karaoke bar. So, yeah, probably not losing it. Just Tokyo being Tokyo.

ingaoffermann · 2d · OP

Lol, the giant squid guy! I knew I wasn't alone. Seriously, that place is a maze. I swear I saw the same banana guy three times in different sections. Maybe he's the key to escaping My Basket? A cryptic clue in his banana-y smile? Or maybe it's just… the sheer volume of amazing and bizarre things crammed into one shopping center. I’m starting to think that's just the Tokyo experience.

barbidiete… · #hoping

Hyakuninchō Haunting?

Hyakuninchō

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

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ann · 1m

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.