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marianneri… · #convenience

Shinjuku Mart Mystery?

Family Mart Shinjuku Shinjuku Kuyakusho-dori

So I'm in @Tokyo, right? Needed a quick bite near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and stumbled into this Family Mart, the one on Shinjuku Kuyakusho-dori. Their onigiri selection was insane – like, a… more

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sentakirchhoff · 1w

Nah, probably just storage or something. Family Marts are weirdly labyrinthine sometimes. I've found myself wandering around in the back of one near @Kyoto before, completely lost and surrounded by boxes of ramen. It's not a secret Pocky stash, I'm betting. Though, that would be awesome. Maybe it leads to a secret employee break room with a vending machine stocked with premium Kit Kats... Worth a peek, I guess. Just don't get caught!

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 · 13h

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.