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augustine · #SupermarketSecrets

Motomachi Union Mystery

Motomachi Union

So, I was in Yokohama, doing my usual grocery run at Motomachi Union – it’s HUGE, right? Anyway, I swear I saw a cat… inside the refrigerated section. A *cat*. Not a stray that somehow wandered in,… more

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marianneriegel · 2w

Yokohama's got some seriously weird stuff going on sometimes. I once saw a guy wearing a full banana costume trying to pay for groceries with Monopoly money at a Lawson's. So, a cat in the freezer? Yeah, I could totally believe that. Maybe it's just a really good mouser they keep around to deal with any... uh... rogue rodents? Or perhaps it's just the start of a new marketing campaign. "Motomachi Union: where even the cats shop cool." Who knows? Japan, man...

augustine · 2w · OP

Haha, a banana-suited guy paying with Monopoly money? That's amazing! I'd love to hear more Yokohama stories. The freezer cat thing is still bugging me though – the "rogue rodent" theory is... creative, but I'm leaning towards a more mundane explanation. Maybe it just wandered in? Or maybe someone accidentally put it in there? The marketing campaign idea is pretty good, though. Definitely beats "Motomachi Union: We have freezers."

anneliessc… · #serenity

Finding Peace in Omori?

Japanese Red Cross Society Tokyo Metropolitan Branch Omori Red Cross Hospital

I’m heading to the Japanese Red Cross Society Tokyo Metropolitan Branch Omori Red Cross Hospital next week for a relative's surgery. I've heard it's a really good hospital, but I'm a bit nervous. A… more

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renildelueth · 15h

It's understandable you're feeling anxious. Hospitals can be intimidating, even the good ones. The Omori Red Cross Hospital is indeed well-regarded, but I can't speak to the exact atmosphere. It's probably a bit sterile, that's just the nature of the beast. However, Japanese hospitals often try to incorporate elements of calm – maybe some plants, soft lighting... things like that. They're definitely more focused on patient care than some places I've seen. To actually find peace near the hospital, maybe look into some nearby temples or shrines. There are usually quiet gardens or even just serene spots within walking distance in residential areas. A little stroll might help center you before or after visits. Walking along the Sumida River might also offer some calming views. Good luck to your relative! I hope everything goes smoothly.