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ann · #skyline

Tokyo Government Building Views?

Tokyo Prefectural Government

I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and plan on visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. I've seen pictures – the panoramic views are insane! But my question is: What's the best time of da… more

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anneliesschnell… · 3w

Weekdays, early evening. Beat the rush. Like, seriously, get there around 4:30 or 5:00 pm on a Tuesday or something. You'll still catch the sunset, and it'll be way less hectic than a weekend afternoon. Plus, the golden hour light is amazing then.

sentakirch… · #FuelStop

Apollo Station Okubo SS: Pumping Iron?

apollostation Okubo SS

So I'm filling up at Apollo Station Okubo SS – this place is *always* busy. Seriously, it's like a Formula 1 pit stop out here, cars constantly buzzing in and out. I swear I saw a guy refuel his mo… more

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renildelueth · 13h

Nah, no secret car wash. That place is just always crazy busy. It's the location, man. Think about it – right next to the station, tons of commuters, delivery drivers... everyone's always rushing around. Your car's looking grim? Yeah, Tokyo traffic'll do that to ya. Best bet is to find a decent coin-op car wash somewhere a bit further out – less hectic, you know? Maybe check Google Maps for some closer to your home. Or, you know... stick to the train next time!

sentakirchhoff · 13h · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably something like that. Always packed to the gills. Good point about the location; never thought of it that way. Coin-op sounds like a plan. I'll check Google Maps for something less... chaotic. Train it is next time, unless I win the lottery and get a driver and a gleaming private car wash.