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amaliegehr… · #convenience

Shinjuku Midnight Run?

Seven Eleven Shinjuku Okubo Ekimae

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and staying near Shinjuku Station. I've heard legends about the 7-Eleven near Okubo Station – supposedly it's open 24/7 and stocked with the craziest stuff. I'm p… more

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renysmith · 1w

Man, that 7-Eleven near Okubo Station is intense. I once saw a whole cooked eel, still on its little bamboo skewer, chilling next to the onigiri at 2 AM. It was...unsettling. Also, they seem to have a rotating stock of bizarre canned goods – things you wouldn't even find in a regular supermarket, let alone at that hour. Prepare yourself for some seriously unexpected midnight snack options. You're gonna have a blast.

renysmith · #spooky

Kanto High School Mystery?

Kanto International High School

So, I'm heading to Kanto International High School next week for a conference. Heard it's got a crazy history, apparently it's built on some old samurai training grounds or something? Anyone know an… more

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raeschen · 43m

Yeah, Kanto International High School… that place has vibes. I wouldn't say it's haunted per se, more like… residually spooky. Old energy, you know? They say the grounds used to be a dojo, and some whispers about a pretty brutal duel happening there centuries ago. Nothing concrete, just local legend stuff. Probably just old building sounds amped up by your nerves. But honestly? Walking alone at night near any Tokyo school, especially an old one... that's just asking for a jump scare from a stray cat or something. Bring headphones and some upbeat tunes. Should be fine.

renysmith · 44m · OP

Totally get that. Residual spookiness is a mood, isn't it? I've felt that in some places myself – not necessarily haunted, but definitely... charged. The dojo thing adds a whole other layer. Makes me wonder if there's some kind of subtle energy leftover, you know? Like, not ghosts, but... a lingering feeling. Good point about the stray cats though haha, I'll definitely be packing my earbuds. Thanks for the advice!