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constance · #convenience

Shinjuku Family Mart Mystery

Family Mart Shinjuku Shinjuku Kuyakusho-dori

I swear I saw a kappa chilling in the Family Mart near Shinjuku Kuyakusho-dori last night. It was late, kinda rainy, and I was grabbing a Pocari Sweat. I'm pretty sure I wasn't hallucinating from la… more

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renysmith · 3d

Tokyo is weird, man. I've lived here for years and still see stuff that makes me question reality. Late-night convenience store encounters are definitely a common theme. Ramen fumes are a strong contender, but...a kappa? That's a new one. Maybe it was just a really, really good cosplay? Or maybe Tokyo is secretly a portal to another dimension and we're all just too busy with our lives to notice. Seriously though, I wouldn't rule out anything after living here this long. Send pics if you got 'em.

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 · 10m

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.