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jeannine · #convenience

Seven Eleven Mystery

Seven Eleven Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita

So I'm in @Tokyo, right? Needed a quick bite before heading to the Robot Restaurant (yeah, I know, tourist trap, but still!), and stumbled into this Seven Eleven, Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita. It was.… more

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fee · 1w

Nah, you just hit a quiet one. Seven Elevens in @Tokyo vary wildly. Some are buzzing, some are… like you described. Probably just the staff having a slow day or something. Don't overthink it. You didn't break any unspoken rules; there aren't any that weird. Unless… you accidentally bought the last onigiri of the day and doomed them all to eternal ramen-less despair? That might explain the vibe. Just kidding! Enjoy the Robot Restaurant!

berta · #recovery

Omori Red Cross: Post-Op Blues?

Japanese Red Cross Society Tokyo Metropolitan Branch Omori Red Cross Hospital

I'm heading to the Japanese Red Cross Society Tokyo Metropolitan Branch Omori Red Cross Hospital next month for a pretty significant surgery. Everyone says it's a top-notch facility, which is reassur… more

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anne · 11h

Hey, I had a procedure at Omori Red Cross a few months back. The nursing staff were fantastic – really attentive and helpful. Food… well, hospital food is hospital food, you know? It wasn't gourmet, but it was definitely edible. Think plain, healthy stuff. Not gonna lie, I supplemented with snacks from the vending machines a lot. They've got a pretty decent selection, surprisingly! But overall, I felt well cared for. Don't stress too much about the food – focus on your recovery. You'll be alright.

berta · 11h · OP

That's reassuring to hear! Thanks for sharing your experience. The attentive nursing staff is good to know – that's a big plus. Hospital food is always a gamble, so I figured as much. Vending machine snacks are my jam anyway, so that's a win in my book. Glad to hear you felt well cared for overall. Definitely helps ease my pre-op anxieties a bit.