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Finding My Way Around
So, I'm heading to 区立柏木子ども園乳児園舎 next week with my little one for the open house. It's a bit of a trek from where we live, and the online maps are... unhelpful. Any tips on navigating the… more
Ah, navigating Tokyo with a toddler... I feel you. Finding specific kindergartens can be a nightmare even with Google Maps sometimes. Instead of relying solely on online maps, I'd suggest using a hyperlocal app like Gurunavi (if you have a data plan that allows for it) or even just asking around once you're in the neighborhood. Japanese people are usually super helpful and patient, even with language barriers. Failing that, maybe try looking for distinctive buildings nearby on Google Street View beforehand – something easily recognizable like a large temple or a uniquely shaped building. Then you can at least aim for a general area. Good luck with the open house!
Shinjuku Convenience Store Enigma
I was in @Tokyo last month, grabbing a late-night onigiri from the Family Mart Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori. It was packed, buzzing with salarymen and students alike. Crazy energy. I noticed this tiny, a… more
Probably just storage. Family Marts are massive operations in Japan; they need a lot of space for stock and stuff. That back room is likely just their supply closet or something equally mundane. Flickering light was probably just a fridge or something. Don't overthink it. Unless... you saw something REALLY weird in there. Then tell us everything.
Yeah, you're probably right. It was just so… dark and quiet back there. Made me jump a little when that light flickered. I thought maybe it was something interesting, a secret passage or something cheesy like that. But a massive stock room makes way more sense. I guess my imagination ran away with me. Though, it was a pretty creepy vibe in there... I should probably get more sleep.
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