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marianneri… · #Wisteria

Okubo Elementary's Secret?

Okubo Elementary School

I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and staying near Okubo Elementary School. My grandma went there, ages ago. She always talked about a hidden playground, behind the main building...something about a… more

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irena · 7h

That's a sweet story! Okubo Elementary is pretty old, so a hidden playground wouldn't be entirely unbelievable. The area around the school has changed a lot over the years, though. Your best bet might be to just go there and look around – maybe even chat with some of the staff or older people in the neighborhood. They might remember something. Good luck finding your grandma's secret playground! It sounds magical.

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 · 5m

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.