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Food in Japan
The BEST Vegan Lunch Spots in Tokyo
I've been living in Japan for close to a decade, and have tried many vegan restaurants and cafes throughout the years. Below are my...
Totoro Cream Puffs at Shirohige's Totoro Creampuff Factory in Tokyo! (白髭のシュークリーム工房)
Officialy endorsed by Studio Ghibli, Shirohige's Totoro Cream Puff Factory serves delicately-made cream puffs in the shape of Totoro,...
A Japanese Teahouse in a Garden - Yakushi Chaya やくし茶屋
Located in Shikisai no Mori Yakushiike Park is a quaint little Japanese tea house serving Japanese sweets, tea, and snacks. There are...
Decadent Purin at Butter “Mass”ter Living Room (バターマスター Living room)
Butter Masster is a popular cafe and dessert shop located in Suginami City, Tokyo. They have original mascots that they sell on...
Osaka's 70s Retro Cafe - King of Kings
Kings of Kings is a retro cafe beloved for its large mock stained glass windows, carpeted ceiling, and overall colorful decor that's like...
Giant Melon Pancake at Ginza Bridge (喫茶 ブリッヂ)
Ginza Bridge is best known for their "Melon Pancake" featured in Fun!Tokyo!, which is Japan Rails' travel blog. The cafe itself is quite...
Canada Coffee Kissaten in Kanagawa (カナディアンコーヒーショップ)
A quaint little country cabin style kissaten in Tama city. They serve breakfast, lunch (from 11AM) and dessert, as well as a variety of...
A Train-Themed Retro Cafe in Toyama - Blue Train Kissaten (珈琲駅ブルートレイン)
Blue Train in Toyama city is a train lover's dream, decorated with tons of vintage Japanese railway memorabilia including toy trains that...
Jun Kissa Florida - A quirky Retro Cafe (Kissaten) in Yamato (純喫茶フロリダ)
Jun Kissa Florida is a charming kissaten decorated with artificial plants, retro colorful chairs and tables, and framed sun-faded photos...
Cafe Dali Retro Cafe in Tokyo (喫茶ダリ)
A retro cafe in Minato City, Tokyo with old arcade games as tables, and typical kissaten fare (such as Pudding à la Mode). Address:...
Tokyo's Yokai Cafe - GEGEGE no Kitaro Cafe - Kitaro-chaya in Chofu (鬼太郎茶屋)
Unfortunately this location has closed. They are opening a new cafe at a different location and we will write about it when it opens!...
Tokyo's Popular Onigiri Spot - Onigiri Bongo (おにぎりぼんご)
Onigiri Bongo has long been the most popular spot for onigiri in Tokyo, with at least a one hour wait in line to enter even on weekdays....
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