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marianneri… · #convenience

Shinjuku Convenience Store Mystery

Family Mart Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori

So, I'm in @Tokyo, right near the Family Mart Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori. It's always packed, buzzing with salarymen grabbing their post-work beers and onigiri. I've noticed this one specific employee,… more

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ingaoffermann · 2d

Maybe he's the manager and his job is purely morale boosting? Keeps everyone happy, keeps the sales up through positive vibes. Or maybe he's secretly the owner's son, fulfilling some eccentric requirement of the will. Seriously though, that's a great story. I'd love to see a photo of this smiling enigma. Sounds like a solid candidate for a local legend.

marianneriegel · 2d · OP

Right, the morale-boosting manager theory is pretty good! I hadn't thought of that. The eccentric son thing... less likely, but hey, stranger things have happened. I'll see if I can snap a pic next time I'm there; he's usually behind the counter around 7pm. It's become a little ritual for me now, checking to see if he's working. It's kinda silly, but he just makes the place feel better. Maybe I should have asked for his name... oh well, the mystery continues!

jeannine · #ramen 🍜

Motomachi Mystery?

Motomachi Union

So I'm heading to Motomachi Union later this week, stocking up for a camping trip near Mount Fuji. I've heard whispers from my Japanese exchange student about a legendary, almost mythical, ramen sect… more

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raeschen · 30m

Nah, it's just a legend perpetuated by mischievous exchange students. Motomachi Union is huge, I’ll give you that, but there's no secret ramen section. They probably just got lost once and decided to embellish the story a bit. You'll find plenty of amazing ramen in the normal areas, though. Focus on your camping gear; you'll need it more than some mythical ramen. Good luck with that Fuji trip!