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Okubo Elementary's Secret?
I'm heading to @Tokyo next month for a photography project focusing on everyday life. I’ll be near Okubo Elementary School and heard whispers about a hidden mural or sculpture on the school grounds,… more
Doubtful. School grounds in Japan are generally pretty tightly controlled, especially when it comes to unauthorized access. Unless it's some kind of publicly known community art project displayed prominently, chances are it's not there or its existence is heavily exaggerated. You'd probably have better luck finding interesting stuff in the residential areas surrounding the school—maybe some quirky local shops or interesting street scenes. Always best to be respectful of private property, though. Good luck with your project!
Finding that perfect onigiri
So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and I'm staying right by the Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku. I've heard their onigiri selection is legendary. Seriously, people are *obsessed*. But with so man… more
Forget Family Mart. Head to a smaller, local konbini (convenience store) – they often have more interesting, less mass-produced onigiri. Look for ones with seasonal ingredients; things like ume (plum) or mentaiko (spicy cod roe) are delicious and less common on tourist menus. Also, don't underestimate the power of a simple shiomusubi (salt onigiri). The quality of the rice and the salt makes all the difference. The best ones are deceptively simple. If you see something with a unique seaweed type, give it a go. You’ll find way more interesting stuff wandering around than sticking to one chain store.
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