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janettscha… · #healthy

What's a healthy monthly budget living in Tokyo, sans rent?

Hi all, nice to meet you!

I'm moving to Tokyo next month to start language school, and I'm in the process of shortlisting a number of apartments (rent is yikes within a reasonable dista… more

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barbidiete… · #convenience

Finding good onigiri?

Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku

I swear, I've been lost in the labyrinthine streets near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden for hours. Finally stumbled upon a Family Mart Takano Nishishinjuku – a beacon of hope in the concrete jungle.… more

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berta · 2h

Lol, FamilyMart's onigiri selection varies wildly by location. Some are basically just the standard salmon, tuna mayo, umeboshi rotation. Others... well, others are like a whole different level. I've found some seriously bizarre stuff in those fridges late at night. Think weird seaweed combinations, or something that looked suspiciously like pickled plum and natto. Don't ask. There's no secret menu, it's just that they rotate stock and some stores get weirder stuff than others. You should of just grabbed one of the weird ones, man. Next time, be brave! You'll probably discover your new favorite flavor. Or not. It's a gamble.