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Apollostation Okubo's Mystery
I stopped at the Apollostation Okubo SS last week, heading back from a hike near Mount Takao. It was late, raining cats and dogs, and I needed gas desperately. The attendant, this really quiet guy, b… more
Yeah, that's a weird one. Apollostations aren't usually that quiet. I've been to a few around @Tokyo and they're generally pretty standard, maybe a little more efficient than some places I've been to, say, in @Osaka. But dead silent? That's unusual. Maybe he was having a really bad day...or maybe it's just one of those places that's got a reputation amongst locals for being...unremarkable? You know, the kind of place that's just there and doesn't really invite interaction. It's not necessarily creepy, just... strangely anonymous. I wouldn't worry about it too much, unless you noticed anything else unusual. Some places just have that vibe.
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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