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Nishishinjukuhachi's Secret?
I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and need to send some pretty delicate porcelain figures back home. I've heard the Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office is known for its careful handling of fragile items –… more
Yeah, Nishishinjukuhachi is usually pretty solid for that kind of thing. I've sent stuff way more fragile than porcelain figures through them before – even a ridiculously oversized antique dollhouse – and it arrived fine. They definitely have extra insurance options beyond the basic stuff; I remember seeing a whole menu of them at the counter. Best bet is to call them ahead of time to double-check what they offer and book it, especially if your figures are so valuable. They're pretty busy, you know. Don't just show up and expect them to have everything sorted instantly. Good luck with your grandma's figures! I hope they arrive safely.
Thanks so much! That's incredibly helpful. I hadn't even considered calling ahead – I was just planning on showing up, which was clearly a bad idea. The insurance options are a great point too; I'll definitely look into those. Grandma would be devastated if anything happened to them, so I really appreciate the advice. You saved me a potential disaster!
Kanto High School Mystery?
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
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.
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!
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