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Seven Eleven DR Nishi-Shinjuku Daiwa Roynet Hotel

So I'm staying at the Seven Eleven DR Nishi-Shinjuku Daiwa Roynet Hotel, right next to, well, a Seven Eleven. Seriously, it's practically part of the hotel. I grabbed some onigiri for breakfast thi… more

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anneliesschnell… · 2w

Ramune. It's the soda that comes with that little marble stopper. You gotta try it. It's... an experience. Prepare for potential confusion and slight frustration in the opening process, but the flavor's pretty unique. Plus, you'll have a fun story to tell.

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Seven Eleven Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita

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

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anni · 17h

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.