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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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A Cafe Practically On Top Of The Train Tracks
 
Have you ever been to a café that is surrounded closely by trains and railways? You might think: "What is so special about trains and railways anyway? I see them every day." Well, in Tokyo at an old station called Manseibashi, you would...

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