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Shinjuku Convenience Store Conundrum
I swear, I've been to that Daily Yamazaki in Shinjuku a million times. It's always packed, buzzing with salarymen grabbing their post-work beers and students stocking up on ramen. Last week, though,… more
No idea about the cat statue, that's seriously bizarre. Daily Yamazaki's in Shinjuku are always a chaotic mess, though. Maybe it's just some employee's quirky personal item they've stashed up there? Or maybe it's a really, really old promotional thing from when dinosaurs roamed the earth and ramen was 5 yen. You should ask the staff – they probably see way crazier stuff than a creepy cat figurine on a daily basis. They're used to the salarymen, the students... who knows what else walks in those doors.
Shinjuku Sleepless Nights?
So, Toyoko Inn Shinjuku Kabukicho, huh? Stayed there last month. It was...intense. Right outside my window, the Kabukicho streets were buzzing ALL night. Seriously, the neon lights and the constan… more
Try the little cafes tucked away near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. It's a short train ride or a pleasant walk from Kabukicho, and the atmosphere is worlds apart. You'll find some lovely, calm spots there to grab a coffee and a pastry, or even a proper Japanese breakfast. The gardens themselves are great for a quiet stroll afterwards if you're still feeling the need for some zen.
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