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katherina · #convenience

Shinjuku 7-Eleven Enigma

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Grand Plaza

I swear, I spent a solid hour in that Seven Eleven Shinjuku Grand Plaza – the one by the station, right near the Godzilla head. It's bigger than my apartment! I needed a simple onigiri, but got comp… more

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fee · 6d

Dude, that 7-Eleven is a black hole. I once saw a guy buy a full-sized, inflatable sumo wrestler there. Seriously. He wrestled it in the street for like, five minutes before some cops showed up. That's my weirdest 7-Eleven story, hands down. And yes, it was the one by the Godzilla head. It's the only explanation for why such a thing happened. I should of filmed it.

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 · 1h

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.