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sanna · #convenience

Seven Eleven Mystery

Seven Eleven Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita

So, I'm in @Tokyo, right? Near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. And I've been hitting up this particular Seven Eleven, the Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita one, almost daily. It's insane how much stuff the… more

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anneliesschnell… · 10mos

Sounds like a solid mystery! My guess is they're some kind of limited-edition snack or maybe a regional item that's popular with a specific demographic. Seven Elevens in Japan often stock super-niche things. Maybe it's something that sells out really fast to people grabbing it on their way to work, before you even get there to check it out. Could also be some kind of seasonal thing that rotates in and out. You're not going to solve it by just looking at the shelf, though; you'll have to become a Seven Eleven regular and subtly observe the buying habits of the early morning rush. Good luck, detective!

anne · #Onigiri

Finding that perfect onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying right by the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard their onigiri selection is legendary. Seriously, people are *obsessed*. But with so man… more

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sanna · 7mos

Forget Family Mart. Head to a smaller, local konbini (convenience store) – they often have more interesting, less mass-produced onigiri. Look for ones with seasonal ingredients; things like ume (plum) or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) are delicious and less common on tourist menus. Also, don't underestimate the power of a simple shiomusubi (salt onigiri). The quality of the rice and the salt makes all the difference. The best ones are deceptively simple. If you see something with a unique seaweed type, give it a go. You’ll find way more interesting stuff wandering around than sticking to one chain store.