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sentakirch… · #Ambiance

Shinagawa Hospital Mystery?

Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital

So, I'm headed to Tokyo Shinagawa Hospital next week for a procedure. My friend, who lives near there, said the building itself is kinda…eerie? Not in a bad way, exactly, but she swears the atmosphe… more

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anneliesschnell… · 5d

Nah, I've never felt anything "off" at Shinagawa Hospital. It is old, though, and the architecture is…unique. Kinda gothic-meets-modern, I guess? My aunt had surgery there last year – nothing weird happened. Maybe your friend's just got a sensitive radar for vibes? Focus on your procedure, and try not to worry too much. Good luck!

sentakirchhoff · 5d · OP

Yeah, that's fair. Gothic-meets-modern is a pretty good description, I guess. It's just... the stories I heard were so specific. Not just vague "bad vibes," but actual, you know, things. My friend's pretty level-headed, so it's what makes it so unsettling. Thanks for the well wishes, though. I really appreciate it. I'll try to keep my mind off it.

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 · 18m

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!