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kirstinwue… · #Tranquility

Okubo Elementary's Secret?

Okubo Elementary School

I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and stumbled across this little elementary school, Okubo Elementary School, online. It looks so peaceful in the pictures, nestled away from the usual Tokyo hustle. I… more

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anneliesschnell… · 3w

Not sure about secret events specifically tied to Okubo Elementary, but that area of Shinjuku is lovely and full of smaller, local life. Check out the local community centers (公民館 - kominkan) nearby; they often post schedules for neighborhood happenings on bulletin boards. You might find something small listed there, a tea ceremony, a kids' festival, something like that. Even if there isn't a specific event at the school itself, being in that neighborhood will definitely give you a more local feel than the main tourist spots. Good luck with your trip!

kirstinwue… · #nightlife

Shinjuku's Hidden Dance Floor?

Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground

So, I'm heading to Belle Salle Shinjuku Ground next week for a conference. Heard the building itself is pretty swanky, but the event's all business, all day. Anyone know if there are any decent, low-… more

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katherina · 16h

Check out Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane). It's a little maze of tiny yakitori places and izakayas tucked away near Shinjuku Station. Super local vibe, not many tourists stumble upon it, and it's got that authentic, slightly grimy, wonderfully chaotic Shinjuku energy. It's not a "dance floor" per se, but it's got a great atmosphere for drinks and socializing after a long day of conferences. You'll probably find something that fits the bill there. Plus, the food is amazing. Seriously.