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...
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Aug 5
Adorable Ghibli-Themed Shaved Ice at Shiro-Hige’s Cream Puff Factory
Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory has announced that they will be selling Ghibli-themed kakigori (shaved ice) from August 7th to 12th...
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Jul 13
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,...
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Jul 11
Shitamachi Tanabata Festival (下町七夕まつり)
Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...
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Jul 5
The Best Summer Festivals in Tokyo and Kanagawa
Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival (June) Ajisai (hydrangea) are celebrated in Japan through various festivals all over the country, one of these...
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Jul 5
Daibon - A Modern Take on the Traditional Bon Odori Festival (大盆踊り会)
Like traditional Bon Odori Festivals, Daibon has a platform decorated with colorful lanterns, where visitors dance in a circle around it...
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Jul 5
Tokyo Gendai 2024 at PACIFICO Yokohama (東京現代2024)
Tokyo Gendai has returned for its second year, and is showcasing work from 69 galleries from both Japan and around the world, representing b
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Jul 3
Goto Inari Shrine - The Best Shrine in Tokyo for Shrine Stamps (五十稲荷神社)
A small shrine just a short distance from the busy streets of Chiyoda City, Tokyo best known for their adorable goshuin (shrine stamps)...
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Jul 3
The Best Shrines in Tokyo to Celebrate Tanabata
Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...
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Jul 3
Tanabata at Tamagawa Sengen Shrine (多摩川浅間神社)
Tamagawa Sengen Shrine - known as the Godzilla Shrine has an annual Tanabata festival, with potted bamboo trees decorated with Tanabata...
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Jul 3
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...
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Jul 3
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...
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Jun 24
Bouquet Garden at Showa Kinen Park (ブーケガーデン)
Bouquet Garden is an annual event taking place in Showa Kinen Park, with a colorful display of a wide variation of blooms. Where: Showa...
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Jun 24
Tokyo's Daikon Radish Festival (大根まつり)
An annual festival held on January 7th where daikon is given as an offering to the god Shōden. Visitors come to pray at the shrine and...
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Jun 22
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...
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Jun 22
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:...
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Jun 21
Shorakuen Tea Salon & Boutique (小楽園 TEA SALON&BOUTIQUE)
An eclectic cafe, drawing inspiration from the tea culture and aesthetics in countries along the Silk Road. They sell high-quality...
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Jun 21
Tokyo's POOP Museum - Unko Museum (うんこミュージアム)
A museum dedicated to educating the public about poop! Although it's mostly for children, adults can enjoy the quirky art and selfie...
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Jun 21
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!...
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Jun 21
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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