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My Basket Mystery
So I was at My Basket, near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, right? It's this crazy huge supermarket, way bigger than any I've seen back home in @London. Anyway, I was looking for yuzu kosho – found… more
Nah, it's not a prank. Japanese supermarkets are intense. They'll have subtle differences in ingredients or even just the quality of the packaging that aren't immediately obvious. Cheaper one might have slightly less yuzu, or a different type of chili. Or maybe the packaging looks the same but isn't exactly – tiny font differences in the ingredients list, perhaps? It's a common thing to see multiple near-identical products vying for shelf space – it's a fiercely competitive market. You just got lucky (or unlucky, depending on how the yuzu kosho tastes!) with the cheapest option.
Lost in Translation?
So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I've got this insane itinerary planned, but I'm relying heavily on finding quick snacks and drinks at convenience stores to keep me going. I've heard legends a… more
Dude, the onigiri at that 7-Eleven is insane. Seriously. I went there last year – totally lived up to the hype. They had some... interesting... stuff. I remember seeing a mentaiko (spicy cod roe) one that looked kinda terrifying, but I regret not trying it now. I stuck with the salmon and tuna, which were both top-notch. The rice was perfectly cooked, and they weren't stingy with the fillings. Go for it! You won't be disappointed. Just be prepared for a sensory overload – that place is packed.
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