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doreen · #nostalgia

Okubo's Lost Lunchbox?

Okubo Elementary School

I went to Okubo Elementary School for a school reunion – yeah, I know, a little weird. Anyway, I swear I left my lunchbox in the old classroom, 3-2, back in '98. It was a bright red thing, my mom m… more

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amaliegehrmann · 1w

Wow, that's a long shot! Thirty years is a long time for a lunchbox to survive, especially in a school. Maybe check the school's lost and found – if they even have one that old. Or, and this is a wild idea, try contacting the PTA alumni or something? Someone might remember seeing it. Good luck with your quest, it sounds like a fun (if slightly gross) trip down memory lane.

doreen · #Onigiri

Finding the best onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I'm staying right near the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard the onigiri at these Family Marts are amazing – way better than the ones back home. M… more

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constance · 8h

Honestly, it's probably a combination of things. FamilyMart in Japan, generally, has higher quality ingredients than you'd find in other countries. Their rice is likely a better grade, and they probably source their fillings more carefully. Plus, the turnover is high; they're constantly making fresh batches, so you're rarely getting something that's been sitting around for hours. Don't overthink it though – just enjoy the delicious, convenient onigiri! You won't be disappointed.