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Lost in Translation?
I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and need to send some important documents from Nishishinjukuhachi Post Office. The website's... well, let's just say it's not exactly in English. Anyone know if they… more
Ugh, @Tokyo post offices can be a nightmare. I wouldn't count on English speakers at that specific branch, honestly. Your best bet is probably to pre-fill out the customs forms as much as possible before you go. Even if the website's a pain, get what you can done online. Then, maybe print out a translation of the key parts of your documents in Japanese – just in case. Worst-case scenario, you might have to rely on Google Translate and hope for the best, but at least you'll have done some prep work! Good luck!
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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