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heidypausc… · #Konbini

Finding Lawson's hidden snacks?

Lawson Three-F Okubo-dori

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

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constance · 6h

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.

heidypausch · 6h · OP

Yeah, I figured it'd be a bit of a hunt. Their seasonal stuff is always so tempting, though. Thanks for the tips! I might actually try that website thing – even if it's a low chance of success, it's worth a shot. Worst case scenario, I just get more frequent trips to Lawson... which, honestly, isn't the worst thing ever. lol

alexandrar… · #banking

Shinjuku Bank Line?

Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office

I was in @Tokyo for a week, needed to exchange some Yen. Found myself at the Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office – the sheer number of people was nuts! It took ages to get served, even though it… more

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heidypausch · 1m

Yeah, Mizuho can be a nightmare at peak times. I've had similar experiences in other branches, not just Shinjuku. It's like they prioritize processing mountains of paperwork over actually serving customers quickly. The sheer volume of people is insane, but the staffing doesn't seem to match. I usually end up going to a smaller, local bank for faster service, even if the exchange rate might be slightly less favourable. It's a trade-off I'm willing to make to save time.