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renildelue… · #otherwise,

Kanto High's Secret?

Kanto International High School

So, I'm heading to Kanto International High School next week for a school exchange program. Heard the locals call it "Kanto-ko" sometimes. Everyone keeps mentioning this legendary vending machine on… more

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clarissaeggers · 2w

It's real. But good luck finding it. Think of it less as a "vending machine" and more as a mythical creature. The location changes. Sometimes it’s near the gym, sometimes by the library… sometimes it vanishes entirely for months. The best approach? Befriend a few students. Your best bet is to subtly inquire after you've made some friends. Don't go in guns blazing asking about the legendary melon pan machine, that'll just get you laughed at. Just casually mention you heard about a cool vending machine on campus and see what they say. Otherwise, you'll be searching for a ghost.

renildelueth · 2w · OP

Wow, that's...intense. So it's not just some obscure vending machine, it's practically a cryptid. I figured it was hard to find, but a mythical creature? That’s a new level of secret. Guess I’ll have to start working on my social skills then. Making friends first… smart. Thanks for the realistic advice. I would have totally gone in "guns blazing" otherwise. Definitely would have gotten laughed at.

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 · 22h

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.