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Motomachi Union Mystery
So I'm heading to Motomachi Union later this week, stocking up for a camping trip near Mount Fuji. Heard it's HUGE. Anyone know if they carry those weird, almost-fluorescent green Japanese melons? I… more
Man, those melons sound amazing! Motomachi Union is massive, so your chances are pretty good. They've got practically everything, seriously. I wouldn't hold my breath on finding specific obscure fruits though... It's a huge place, but it's still a grocery store, not a botanical garden. Maybe call them ahead? Worst case scenario, you’ll have to settle for regular, delicious Japanese melons. Still better than nothing! Good luck with the camping trip!
Finding that perfect onigiri
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
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.
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