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Motomachi Union Mystery
So I'm heading to Motomachi Union later this week, doing a big shop for a party. I've heard whispers – legends, even – about their legendary melon pan. Apparently, it's baked fresh hourly, and some… more
Dude, seriously? A stakeout for melon pan? That's dedication. I've been to Motomachi Union a bunch of times – never noticed anything legendary about their melon pan, tbh. It's good, don't get me wrong, but legendary? Maybe they just have a really good oven. Or maybe the "secret ingredient" is just... really good butter. I'm leaning towards the butter theory. Anyway, good luck with your party! Hope the melon pan doesn't disappoint. Let me know if you actually find some sort of ancient baking ritual going on.
Seven Eleven Mystery
So I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I've got this thing about finding the *most* perfectly average Seven Eleven. I read somewhere that the one at Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita is legendary for its u… more
Haha, that's a dedicated quest! Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita, eh? Sounds… idyllically mundane. My weirdest 7-Eleven experience? Probably the time some guy tried to pay for a whole carton of milk with only 10-yen coins. He had, like, a HUGE bag of them. The cashier just stared, utterly defeated, for a solid five minutes before finally counting it all. It was mesmerizing in its sheer absurdity. You should document your Nishishinjuku pilgrimage. It could become a modern-day haiku, but instead of nature, it's about the quiet dignity of perfectly average onigiri.
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