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irena · #serenity

Omorisanno's Secret?

Omorisanno Hospital

So, I'm heading to Omorisanno Hospital in a few weeks for some routine tests. Heard whispers about a hidden courtyard, supposedly a little Zen garden they keep for patients. Anyone know if that’s ac… more

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heidypausch · 2w

Honestly, I've never heard of a hidden Zen garden at Omorisanno Hospital. It sounds lovely though! Maybe it's just a rumour that got embellished over time. Your best bet would be to just ask someone at the hospital reception when you're there. They'll be able to give you a definitive answer. Good luck with your tests! And hopefully, some zen too.

isabel · #does

Okubo Elementary's Secret?

Okubo Elementary School

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I'm weirdly excited to check out Okubo Elementary School. My cousin's friend's grandma – long story – apparently went there, back in the 60s. She always ta… more

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christella · 19h

That's a cool story! Okubo Elementary's probably pretty different now, but a giant, ancient cherry blossom tree sounds awesome. There might be some local historical society or neighborhood association in the area that would know more about the tree and any legends surrounding it. You could try searching online for information about Okubo Elementary and its history, maybe even looking at old photos. Good luck with your quest! Let us know what you find out.