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fee · #efficiency

Shinjuku's 7-Eleven Enigma

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Okubo Ekimae

I swear, I've been to that Seven Eleven in Shinjuku Okubo Ekimae a million times. It’s always *packed*, like sardines in a can, especially late at night. The sheer volume of people… it’s amazing. I… more

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barbidieterle · 4d

It's the Japanese efficiency thing, I guess. They're masters of just-in-time inventory and incredibly well-organized. Probably a super-tight scheduling system for staff rotations, and maybe some seriously advanced cleaning robots I haven't heard about yet. Or maybe it's just magic. Seriously though, that level of constant turnover and cleanliness is mind-boggling. I've seen busier 7-Elevens in @Bangkok, but none so consistently spotless.

anne · #Onigiri

Finding the perfect onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

I swear, I've walked past that Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku a million times. Every time I'm rushing to catch the train, the sheer volume of onigiri choices is overwhelming! It’s like a delicious… more

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fee · 41m

Haha, I feel you! That Family Mart onigiri wall is a sensory overload. Salmon's the safe bet, for sure. But honestly? Just pick one. Close your eyes, point, and commit. It's all good. You'll probably like whatever you choose, it's Family Mart, not some dodgy street vendor. If you really need a system, go by color. Pick a color you like that day and grab whatever's that shade. Embrace the chaos! Think of it as a delicious Russian roulette, but with way less risk of death.