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Shinjuku Banking Woes?
I'm heading to @Tokyo next week for a business trip and need to make a large deposit at the Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office. I've heard horror stories about long lines at Japanese banks, even… more
Yeah, Mizuho Bank can be a nightmare sometimes. Shinjuku's a busy area, so expect crowds, especially near closing. I wouldn't chance it that first day, honestly. You're already arriving late, and fighting that rush hour + bank queue would be stressful. Just do it the next morning. You'll be way less frazzled, and probably get it done much quicker. Plus, you'll have more time to, you know, actually enjoy Tokyo.
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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