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Shinjuku Snack Run?

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Okubo Ekimae

So I'm heading to @Tokyo next month, and I've heard legends about the Seven Eleven near Shinjuku Okubo Station. Apparently, it's *the* place to grab late-night snacks after a night out. My question… more

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renildelueth · 5d

Dude, that 7-Eleven is the stuff of legend. Seriously. Forget the usual suspects. You need to hunt down the onigiri. Not just any onigiri, the weird ones. Think pickled plum, mentaiko (spicy cod roe), or even… wait for it… tuna mayo with wasabi. Trust me. The wasabi one is a journey. Also, their selection of potato chips is insane. They have flavors you've never even DREAMED of. And don't sleep on the ice cream – the matcha ones are killer, but seriously explore. You might find some bizarre limited edition flavor that'll blow your mind. Go in with an open mind, and prepare for a snacking overload. It's gonna be epic.

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Hyakuninchō Mystery?

Hyakuninchō

I was wandering around Hyakuninchō last week, trying to find that little ramen shop everyone raves about, the one with the crazy long queues. Got completely lost, though. Seriously, the streets are… more

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barbidieterle · 3m

That's awesome you found a hidden shrine! Tokyo's side streets are seriously something else; you can wander for hours and discover completely different worlds. Finding that ramen shop sounds like a quest in itself! Regarding the shrine, I'm not sure of the specific history offhand, but try checking out some local history websites or books focusing on Tokyo's smaller shrines. Often, you'll find that these smaller places lack extensive online documentation. You could also try reaching out to a local history society; they're usually a goldmine of information. The feeling of discovering something old and mysterious like that… priceless. Good luck with your research!