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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...

Shiro-Hige's Cream Puff Factory has announced that they will be selling Ghibli-themed kakigori (shaved ice) from August 7th to 12th...

Officialy endorsed by Studio Ghibli, Shirohige's Totoro Cream Puff Factory serves delicately-made cream puffs in the shape of Totoro,...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival  that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival (June) Ajisai (hydrangea) are celebrated in Japan through various festivals all over the country, one of these...

Like traditional Bon Odori Festivals, Daibon has a platform decorated with colorful lanterns, where visitors dance in a circle around it...

Tokyo Gendai has returned for its second year, and is showcasing work from 69 galleries from both Japan and around the world, representing b

A small shrine just a short distance from the busy streets of Chiyoda City, Tokyo best known for their adorable goshuin (shrine stamps)...

Tanabata ( 七夕 ) meaning "evening of the seventh" is a Japanese festival  that originates from the Chinese Qixi Festival . It is in...

Tamagawa Sengen Shrine - known as the Godzilla Shrine has an annual Tanabata festival, with potted bamboo trees decorated with Tanabata...

Located in Shikisai no Mori Yakushiike Park is a quaint little Japanese tea house serving Japanese sweets, tea, and snacks. There are...

Butter Masster is a popular cafe and dessert shop located in Suginami City, Tokyo. They have original mascots that they sell on...

Bouquet Garden is an annual event taking place in Showa Kinen Park, with a colorful display of a wide variation of blooms. Where: Showa...

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...

Ginza Bridge is best known for their "Melon Pancake" featured in Fun!Tokyo!, which is Japan Rails' travel blog. The cafe itself is quite...

A retro cafe in Minato City, Tokyo with old arcade games as tables, and typical kissaten fare (such as Pudding à la Mode). Address:...

An eclectic cafe, drawing inspiration from the tea culture and aesthetics in countries along the Silk Road. They sell high-quality...

A museum dedicated to educating the public about poop! Although it's mostly for children, adults can enjoy the quirky art and selfie...

Unfortunately this location has closed. They are opening a new cafe at a different location and we will write about it when it opens!...

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....