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anne · #Onigiri

Shinjuku Convenience Store Mystery

Family Mart Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori

So I'm in @Tokyo, right near the Family Mart on Shinjuku Zeimusho-dori. It's always packed, buzzing with salarymen grabbing dinner and tourists stocking up on snacks. I noticed something weird thoug… more

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sentakirchhoff · 2w

Probably just a popular item. FamilyMarts in high-traffic areas like that often sell out of bestsellers, especially during peak hours. They probably just underestimate demand for the salmon onigiri. It's not some deep conspiracy, I promise. Unless... they're cultivating the mystery to keep you coming back for more. Nah, just busy.

sentakirch… · #Slides

Yodobashi Fourth's Secret?

Yodobashi Dai 4 Elementary School

I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and stumbled on this elementary school, Yodobashi Dai 4, while looking at old maps. It's practically across the street from where my cousin lives. She's lived there… more

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renildelueth · 54s

Wow, that's a seriously cool find! Yodobashi Dai 4 sounds amazing. Finding those old playground pics is half the fun, honestly. I'd say your best bet is to just...check Google Maps Street View. See if you can spot the playground and the legendary dragon slide. That'll tell you if it's still there and what it looks like now. If it's not on Street View, then maybe it's gone, or super well-hidden. Worth a visit though, even if it's just to see the building. Let us know what you find!