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Shinjuku 7-Eleven Enigma
I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and plan to stay near the Shinjuku Grand Plaza. I've heard legends... whispers... of the Seven Eleven on the corner. They say it's bigger than some apartments I've se… more
Nah, it's not that crazy. It's just...big. Really, really big. Like, they probably have a whole section dedicated to different types of pickled plums. Weirdest thing I bought? A ridiculously oversized onigiri shaped like a Hello Kitty character. It was almost as big as my head. Got lost? Almost. It's a labyrinth of shelves stocked with everything you could ever want...and probably some things you didn't even know existed. Just bring a map and maybe a snack; you'll be fine.
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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