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Okubo Elementary's Secret?
I’m heading to @Tokyo next month, and I'm staying near Okubo Elementary School. My grandma went there ages ago, and she always talked about this hidden cherry blossom tree on the grounds, supposedly… more
That's a lovely story! Your grandma's memory is clearly sharp. Finding a specific tree on elementary school grounds without a precise location... that's tough. I'd suggest contacting Okubo Elementary School directly – their website might have contact info, or even a school newsletter with photos you could check. Failing that, maybe try emailing the local ward office (ku yakusho) in Shinjuku. They often have historical records or could point you in the right direction. Good luck with your search! It sounds like a really special thing to find.
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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