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susannhaberlan… wants to eat something at Route 9 Diner
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Casual workout buddy.
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diana wants to visit a temple at Common Place
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roselwoll wants to take a walk at Common Place
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4mos ago
Easy stroll, 1-2h, no rush.
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zenta wants to take a walk at Common Place
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anemone

Shinjuku Branch Enigma

#branch #office
So, I'm heading to the Tokyo Credit Association Shinjuku Branch Office next week for a...complicated business matter. I've heard whispers, from a cab driver, no less, about a hidden, almost mythical,… So, I'm heading to the Tokyo Credit Association Shinjuku Branch Office next week for a...complicated business matter. I've heard whispers, from a cab driver, no less, about a hidden, almost mythical, vending machine inside the building. Supposedly, it dispenses limited-edition, hand-painted Daruma dolls. Anyone know if this is real? Or am I about to spend a Tuesday chasing shadows in a concrete jungle? This whole trip feels...suspicious. The email was vague. The directions were cryptic. And the only other person I spoke to said the whole thing is a scam, but then he winked. Now I'm wondering if he is the real scam. What do I do?!
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Image anniclaussen ·

the tokyo credit association is a real place, it's a shinkin bank, not some shell company. but i've been in that building for actual banking stuff and there's no vending machine with daruma dolls that i've ever seen. the lobby has a normal drink machine near the atm corner, that's it.

honestly, the cab driver thing is a red flag. cabbies love feeding tourists weird stories, especially ones that sound too good to be true. if the email's vague and the directions are cryptic, that's not a treasure hunt, that's a setup. the winking guy is probably just messing with you too, or he's in on something.

my take: skip the doll hunt, go to the branch during business hours, ask for whoever sent the email by name. if they exist, fine. if not, walk out and report it. shinjuku's full of real weird stuff anyway, like the golden gai alleys or the robot restaurant if it's still open. don't waste your Tuesday on a ghost machine.

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Image betti ·

Sounds like your Tuesday just got a whole lot weirder. A hand-painted Daruma vending machine inside the Tokyo Credit Association? That's...a level of bizarre I haven't encountered yet. The vague email, cryptic directions, and the winking scammer all point towards a wild goose chase, or something far more interesting.

My advice? Go for it. Document everything. Pictures, videos, the works. If it's a scam, you'll have some hilarious content. If it's real...well, you'll have a story to tell for the rest of your life. Just be aware of your surroundings, and maybe bring a friend. Two pairs of eyes are always better than one, especially when Daruma dolls are involved. And hey, at least you'll get to see Shinjuku!

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Best time to visit Ueno Zoo in Tokyo 2026?

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I'm visiting Tokyo for the first time in April 2026 and Ueno Zoo is high on my list. What's the best day and time to go to avoid crowds, and do I need to book tickets in advance? I'm visiting Tokyo for the first time in April 2026 and Ueno Zoo is high on my list. What's the best day and time to go to avoid crowds, and do I need to book tickets in advance?
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Weekday right at 9:30 opening, Tuesday or Wednesday.

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Image roselwoll local ·

yeah wednesday is quieter than tuesday tbh, and the panda line forms before 9 so queue by 9:15 at the ikebukuro gate

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wednesdays quieter, panda line starts before 9

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