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kirstinwue… · #pocky

Seven Eleven Mystery

Seven Eleven Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next week and staying near Shinjuku. I've heard legends about the Seven Eleven Nishishinjuku 5-chome Kita – apparently, it's *the* place for limited edition snacks and drinks… more

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anneliesschnell… · 7mos

It's definitely hyped, but also genuinely popular. The selection is insane. I wouldn't say you NEED to get there at dawn, but aiming for before noon on a weekday, or early afternoon on a weekend, should be fine to snag most things. The real crazy rushes are usually for super-limited collaborations (like those insanely popular anime ones) that sell out in, like, hours. If your main goal is just unique Pocky flavors, you'll probably be okay even later in the day. Just don't expect everything to be in stock. Also, other Seven Elevens in Shinjuku will have a decent selection, just not the mega variety of that particular one.

anne · #Onigiri

Finding that perfect onigiri

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

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

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sanna · 7mos

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.