Iwatani

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Iwatani's gas station. The air was suddenly filled with an odd, sweet scent—like freshly baked cookies mixed with gasoline. Curious, he got out and looked around, but saw nothing unusual. Just then, his cell phone buzzed. It was a neighbor asking for milk. With a laugh, the delivery driver said, ‘No problem, I'll be right over!’ Turning back to Iwatani’s, he noticed the scent had vanished completely. Maybe it was just his imagination—or maybe those cookies were really good!'

2. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Iwatani’s gas station. The attendant asked him if he wanted his usual coffee. ‘No,’ replied the driver, scratching his head. ‘Actually, could you fill my tank with whatever’s in that big red barrel over there?’ The attendant looked puzzled but nodded, opening the valve and letting out a strange gurgling sound. 'What the—?' said the driver as the tank filled with an orange liquid. 'Ah,' grinned the attendant, 'that's our secret recipe for mojitos!'

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Iwatani’s gas station. As he filled his tank, he noticed something odd on the parking lot—a mysterious box wrapped in brown paper and twine. Curious, he untied the string and opened it. Inside was a note that read: ‘Free donuts for your trouble.’ Underneath lay a fresh dozen of warm, sugary treats. The delivery driver grinned, shook his head, and drove off—knowing that sometimes life at Iwatani’s was just that sweet.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to Iwatani’s gas station. ‘Why is it always so quiet here?’ he muttered as he filled his tank. Just then, an old man hobbled out of the dark, waving a flashlight. ‘Need some help there, sonny boy?’ With a startled yelp, our delivery driver jumped and spilled gasoline everywhere—including on himself. The old man laughed heartily and said, “Welcome to Iwatani’s, pal! We’re open twenty-four seven!”