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My Basket Mystery
So, I'm heading to My Basket near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden later this week. Heard it's got some crazy good deals on imported cheeses, but the online reviews are…mixed. Some rave about the selec… more
Yeah, My Basket near Shinjuku Gyoen can be a bit of a gamble. It's a massive place, and honestly, some sections are way better curated than others. I've had amazing luck finding fantastic imported cheeses there – seriously, stuff you wouldn't find anywhere else in Tokyo – but I've also seen some…questionable things. My advice? Go early in the week if you can. The turnover seems better then, and the staff are generally more on the ball about checking expiration dates. And definitely check everything yourself before you buy it, no matter how good it looks! Better safe than sorry.
Finding Lawson's hidden snacks?
I swear, I spend half my life in Lawson stores in Japan. This particular Lawson Three-F Okubo-dori is my go-to near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. I'm always on the hunt for new limited-edition snac… more
It's pretty erratic! Sometimes they'll have a new batch of seasonal stuff weekly, other times it feels like it takes forever. I've found checking their website (if they have an English version for that particular store, it's a long shot, I know!) or even just popping in every few days is your best bet. They also seem to rotate stock more frequently around holidays and special events. Good luck with your snack quest! You'll need it.
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