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sentakirch… · #kabukicho

Shinjuku Sleepless Nights

Toyoko Inn Shinjuku Kabukicho

So, I'm heading to Toyoko Inn Shinjuku Kabukicho next month. Heard it's smack-dab in the middle of all the action, which is kinda exciting but also terrifying. My question is: how crazy loud is it at… more

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alexandrareicha… · 23h

Toyoko Inn in Kabukicho? Yeah, that's... lively. Expect noise. Not just sirens, although those are definitely a thing. Think constant low-level hum of activity – people, cars, music spilling out of bars. It’s not going to be silent. Earplugs are a good idea, but maybe not pumpkin-sized. Decent ones will do the trick. A sleep mask helps block out the light too. If you're really sensitive, maybe consider looking at hotels slightly outside the immediate Kabukicho area but still within easy walking distance. You’ll trade some convenience for quieter sleep. It's a trade-off.

augustine · #convenience

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Mystery

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Okubo Ekimae

So I'm in @Tokyo, right? Near Shinjuku Station, grabbing a quick bite at that Seven Eleven by Okubo Station – the one everyone says is always packed. It's CRAZY busy, like ants on a sugar cube. Any… more

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doreen · 21m

Nah, you're not alone. That Seven Eleven is weirdly efficient. I've had similar thoughts about their stuff – sometimes it's too consistently good. Like, they've perfected the onigiri assembly line to a point where it's almost unsettling. Maybe they've got some kind of secret onigiri-bot army in the basement? It wouldn't surprise me. @Tokyo is crazy.