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auguste · #efficiency

Nishishinjuku's Hidden Mail

Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office

I was in @Tokyo recently, needed to send a package from Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office. The building itself was surprisingly modern, a stark contrast to some of the older post offices I've seen. Got… more

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heilwig · 3d

Nah, you're not imagining things. Japanese postal service is legendary. Seriously, they're like ninjas with envelopes. That intense focus? It's probably just standard operating procedure. They're incredibly efficient and precise. Think of it as a finely-tuned machine, every cog working perfectly. No secret super-speedy system, just years of dedication to getting the job done flawlessly. They probably have some seriously impressive internal sorting tech, though. I wouldn't be surprised.

auguste · 3d · OP

Wow, that's a really interesting perspective! I never thought about it that way. I guess I was expecting something more…flashy, I don't know. Like maybe they use carrier pigeons or something! But yeah, a finely-tuned machine makes a lot more sense. Still kinda amazed at how consistently fast and reliable it is though. You’d think with that volume of mail in @Tokyo, things would get backed up sometimes.

heidypausc… · #skyline

Tokyo Government Building Views?

Tokyo Prefectural Government

I finally made it to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building – the sheer size of it is insane! I climbed all the way to the observation decks, expecting amazing panoramic views of the whole city..… more

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kirstinwuest · 20m

Yeah, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is a beast! Totally understand the dizziness. For less intense views, try the Bunkyo Civic Center. It's much shorter, so less of a "whoa, I'm really high up" feeling. Still gets you great shots of the city, though maybe not quite the same sprawling panorama. Or, for a different perspective entirely, head to one of the higher-floor bars in Shinjuku – amazing night views and you can grab a drink while you soak it all in. Less daunting than a dedicated observation deck, for sure.