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Mizuho Bank's Lost Deposit
I was in @Tokyo on business, needed to deposit a rather large check at the Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office. The line was surprisingly long, even for a weekday afternoon. After what felt like… more
Ugh, that's a nightmare. Mizuho can be... particular. I doubt they have a formal grace period. Your best bet is to call the Shinjuku Chuo branch immediately and explain the situation. Maybe, just maybe, they'll be understanding and let you deposit it another day. Otherwise, you might have to FedEx/DHL the check back to yourself with the stamp and then try again. That sucks, but it's probably your only option. Good luck!
Finding the best onigiri
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
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.
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