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Enjoy an afternoon snack before your departure
Do you love anime? Do you love Gundam, specifically? Do you like food that is dedicated to the aesthetic value of the appearance? Do you have a bit of time in Tokyo Station, but don’t want to go out just in case you do not have enough ti...

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A very Japanese restaurant in a very Japanese area
Gion Kappa represents everything I love about Japanese food and eating out. The restaurant is intimate, with a few dozen counter seats traditionally arranged in a square around the kitchen. Steam is everywhere and shouts between co...

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The Latest Animal-themed Cafe In Tokyo
If you are looking for some kawaii overload and want something different than your average cat-, owl-, bunny- or goat-themed cafe, you are in luck.
 
In February 2016, Tokyo’s new hedgehog cafe “Harry” opened just one minute away from Roppongi s...

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This anime themed cafe serves up the cutest dishes!
Anime and game lovers alike will definitely enjoy a trip to Omotesando Box Cafe and Space with its current Yo-kai Watch Puni Puni theme.
Based on the popular video game and anime franchise under the same name, Puni Puni cafe has two...

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A unique cafe in Shinjuku's Odakyu Department Store
One early afternoon while I was in Odakyu Department Store right by Shinjuku Station, I found a place called “Story Story”. If someone asked me to explain what the place exactly is, I would definitely call it a café/bookstore. I was...

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Enhancing The Ghibli Experience With Delicious Food
The Straw Hat Cafe is located in Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo. It is a most adorable cafe with gorgeous interior that reminds you of Ghibli movies everywhere you look, and serves the most delicious food - all made with organic ingre...

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A Peaceful Oasis in Jiyugaoka
Within the busy shopping district of Jiyugaoka, there is a secret garden behind an old Japanese house. If you follow a stone path under the maple trees you will notice a room at the back, where people sit on straw mats, having their tea in the traditiona...

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Sushi for vegans in Ebisu
If it's your first time in Japan, sushi is a must-try. A big part of traveling involes discovering new food. But what if you are a vegan?  It is not easy to find vegan food in Tokyo, but luckily there is a place that offers vegan sushi. For meat lovers, I st...

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Stepping out of JR Tamatsukuri station, a log cabin looking cafe called Magatama soon comes into view.
When you walk in, it's like being welcomed to a country cabin. The knotty pine and white stucco walls produce a warm and gentle atmosphere. You'll soon be completely relaxed while...

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The Perfect Spot For The Perfect Pancakes
The thing about pancakes is you either like them or you love them – they’re possibly one of the most loved foods around and I'm no exception because I definitely love me some pancakes! 
Now imagine this – it’s early in the morning, the sun is...

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