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Advanced SearchCraze for Friendly and Cute Rabbits
T he rabbit is a popular animal in Japan. Many rabbits show up in Japanese fairy tales and children’s stories. Wild rabbits can’t be seen in the center of large cities, but most pet shops have rabbits. In order to get closer to them, some people go to rabbit cafes or visit an island that is home to…(497 words)
HiraganaTimes
Meal Muji Cafe in Yurakucho, Tokyo
Meal Muji is located on the second floor in the Yurakucho Muji store (same building as Loft). I would say one of the best Muji stores in Tokyo. It's a large open cafeteria style space- you wait in line to be seated, then you go to the deli counter to order your food and pay. Although they don't…(221 words)
EmiOnishi
Authentic Ceylon Tea in Yokohama, Japan
One of the many things I love about Yokohama is its number of fantastic cafes. a particularly unique one I enjoy going to is Sinha Ceylon Tea House, located near Bashamichi Station, who specializes in leaf teas imported from several regions in Sri Lanka.They offer over thirty varieties of hot a…(321 words)
Former Deep Japan Writer
Inspired by Starbucks - a Shimokitazawa cafe
From the outside it looks like just another one of the ubiquitous standard designed Tokyo cafes with rows of heartlessly wrapped cellophane sandwiches, boring buns and plastic cheesecakes. The food is good and tasty, and my dog is particularly fond of a slice of apple and cinnamon pie with vanilla …(266 words)
Andrew Grimes
Maid Cafe in Akihabara!
I’ve heard about Japanese “Maid Cafes” and I was very curious to see what kind of place it was. So I decided to go to one of them in Akihabara with my cousins. (There are many maid cafes in Akihabara) So here is my experience:When I got off at Akihabara station, a woman dressed up as a maid was…(276 words)
Natalie
Torinoiru Cafe for Bird Lovers
Hello everybody! Alex aka Subtokyo is back for another interesting animal cafe, this time an owl cafe!There are a handful of owl cafes around the Tokyo area. Kiba, Tsukishima, and a couple other locations in Tokyo. I visited the owl cafe or bird cafe in Kiba, Tokyo. This was the Torinoiru Cafe …(317 words)
Alex Kobayashi /Subtokyo
Vegan Cafe in Aoyama
The Pure Cafe is one of my favorite cafe in Tokyo. I am not a vegetarian but I often go this place to calm my self.http://www.pure-cafe.com/The all dished are so tasty such as Sandwich with Rye Bread『 TANDOORI TOFU Sandwich 』,Grains Salad『 NASI GORENG 』and also their sweets are so good!…(116 words)
yukorose
Island Coffee to Lighten Your Heart
I currently work on Enoshima, a small offshore island home to some of the closest sandy beaches to Tokyo and Yokohama and run a café inside Enoshima Island Spa. Enoshima island is a popular destination for both international tourists and Japanese residents. There is a lot to see around the isla…(317 words)
Hocchi
Pokemon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Cafe in Shibuya
The Guest Cafe&diner on the 7th Floor of Shibuya PARCO PART 1 has had many different themed cafes before from Hello Kitty to Funasshi Cafe. Opened from January 9th, the Pokemon Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire cafe is an adorable attraction for anyone in or visiting the Shibuya area.The cafe offers a …(379 words)
Alex Kobayashi /Subtokyo
Make a Break for Coffee
The cold and wet of these last few weeks has certainly put me in the mood for coffee. And I can think of no better place for a better cup of it than Café Elliott Avenue in Yokohama.Café Elliott Avenue has been a local favourite for years, run by Seattle-trained baristas Junko and Kengo, who mak…(216 words)
Former Deep Japan Writer
Hot Cake at Jinguen in Harajuku
Do you like pancake? It is very popular now and many foreign style pancake shops are opened in Japan. Harajuku is famous pancake battleground, you will see many pancake shops especially Hawaiian style, and some have long lines in front of the shops. However, I would like to show you very Japanese …(175 words)
skymaho
Vegetarian Food and Local Beer at Beach Muffin in Zushi
Zushi, along the Shonan coast, is well known for its relaxed, laid back, slow-paced beach lifestyle. And there's no better to place to experience it then at Beach Muffin, a small bakery/cafe and local beer tap room located minutes from Shin-Zushi Station.It's small to be sure, reminding most wh…(246 words)
Former Deep Japan Writer
Komeda Coffee: the First Trend to Start in Nagoya
Komeda Coffee is a chain cafe that originated in Nagoya, and has since spread across the country. I often joke with my friends that Nagoya is the last place to be informed of the latest fads, but this time around, Nagoya became the trendsetter. Of the more than 400 stores nation-wide, in Aichi …(320 words)
Misa
'SKIP Ferret & Cafe' in Okayama
When I recently heard that Okayama City now has a ferret cafe, I knew I had to go. Although I'm not especially "into" ferrets, I enjoy interacting with animals of all kinds, so news of this cafe caught my attention.Apparently there are only a few ferret cafes in the country; I found online refe…(486 words)
Andrea Miyata
Enjoying Indian Masala Tea aka `Chai` in Japan
Since my teen years I am a big fan of Indian tea aka 'Masala Tea' aka 'Chai'. Chai comes in several variants such as 1) Masala Tea (milk tea with flavored spices, these are different spices than the ones used in Indian curry), or 2) Ginger Tea (raw or minced ginger paste added in small quantity whi…(466 words)
Samir Bodhe
Must Have Japanese Souvenirs: BUNBOGU
Let me introduce Japanese Stationary as the 2nd must have Japanese souvenirs*. In Japan, girls are energetic to have cute stationary and businessmen are interested in using cool gadgets and writing materials. One of the most popular shops is LOFT. The one in Shibuya is the main store, but there a…(159 words)
Keiko, OTT
Kissaten: Lovely Retro Coffee Shops
Kissaten 喫茶店 is one of the words that appear in the early chapters of Japanese text books. Kissaten are coffee shops, but not of the chain variety. Most of these coffee shops are delightfully retro, unique, and atmospheric. A kissaten is the perfect place for taking a break from everyday busy ti…(298 words)
David
Etiquette on the train/ subway and public places...
As you may know, Japan is the country of courtesy and helping each other as well as trying not to bother others. Well, used to be, at least. These days, I find that it is becoming the "lost art", sadly. Nonetheless, I would like foreign tourists and visitors to know and understand Japanese way t…(537 words)
KIH
Fresh Coffee at Japanese Convenience Stores
Japan has many coffee shops, chains like Starbucks or Doutor and old Japanese style cafes called kissaten. Coffee is also available from vending machines everywhere, both hot and cold canned coffee. The many convenience stores offer a variety of coffee products, now also including freshly brewed co…(256 words)
David
Sake Brewery Visit in Shisui, Chiba
Have you ever visited Shisui (酒々井)town near Narita city in Chiba? The place is named after a popular story about a well (井戸)where sake (酒)seemed to have sprang up. There is a long established (300 years old) sake brewery in the beautiful rice field countryside. Please visit the brew house…(189 words)
Hatha Yoga Lover
Cinco De Mayo campaign at Hard Rock Cafe
You can enjoy Tex-Mex cuisine at Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo. They have "Cinco De Mayo" limited time menu from May 1st to 31st. Chimichanga is served with fried rice and black beans. You can also enjoy Cinco De Mayo special drink, Casa Noble Rita and non alcohol Orange crush. They also have limited num…(78 words)
shinR
Fun Places to Chill with Animals
As with many people around the world, Japanese people also love animals and love to own pets. However with limited space and most people living in apartments or small houses, sometimes owning a pet is not allowed or is not an option for those animal lovers.One source of animal happiness people …(396 words)
Alex Kobayashi /Subtokyo
iL PRiMARiO / Kita-Aoyama
iL PRiMARiO in the Aoyama Kinokuniya basement is one of the best meeting places. It is within 20-minute walk distance from JR Shibuya Station. The nearest station is Subway Omotesando (1 minute from Exit B2)Aoyama Kinokuniya is the famous ultrahigh grade international supermarket and a stylish …(412 words)
Suetsumuhana
Bookworm's Paradise
There's no shortage of big bookstores in Tokyo. There is, of course, the Kinokuniya Books in Shinjuku, as well as Junkudo, and Parco Books, as well as the Aoyama Book Store. All of these stores have their merits, but they carry only new books. But just like there is something important you l…(604 words)
mikekato
Hot, Fresh Coffee On The Go!
Make no mistake. If you love coffee, Tokyo is one of the best cities in the world. As it is with so many other types of food and drink, you can find just about anything your caffeine-craving soul could want here. Tokyo's love affair with coffee started after the end of World War II, when the G…(808 words)
jdlawrence
Small Fuji. When you climb, your wish will come true?
Between Shinjuku and Harajuku, there is Mount Fuji.You will climb easily. Because the Fuji is small.The Fuji was created 200 years ago.The Fuji is named "FUJIZUKA".Why "FUJIZUKA" has been made?From more than 200 years ago, for the Japanese,Fuji was a special mountain.It is a m…(155 words)
asteka
Where to Enjoy Manga in Tokyo, Japan
Manga Kissa, or manga cafes, can be found all over Tokyo. It is the ultimate pastime. For only about 300 yen an hour, you can get free drinks, read as many manga as you want, use the internet, watch movies, and even take showers! When you use a manga kissa, you are assigned a cubicle with a T.V and…(111 words)
GenS
2000 Yen: One Night, Unlimited Manga
It is debatable as to whether a manga kissa can be considered a "lodging facility". The original idea of a manga kissa began as a cafe where you can relax and read manga. Now, you can pretty much do anything at a manga kissa. First of all, you are assigned a comfortable and private little booth wit…(149 words)
GenS
Fujiya Hotel: A Resort Hotel in Hakone, a Hot Spring Resort Outside Tokyo.
Wherever you are in the Fujiya Hotel you are traveling through time, everyday time of course but eras of the passed times that this hotel has lived through since 1878.In Autumn it is mellow, warm daytimes and some of the most beautiful 'changes of the autumn leaves' you can ever hope to see. Al…(500 words)
Andrew Grimes
Japanese Themed Cafés
How many kinds of Japanese theme cafés do you know? Maid café, cat café, rabbit café...? Actually, Tokyo has variety of themed restaurants that you have never imagined. My recommendation for this summer 2014 is "Pikachu café" in Roppongi Hills! Everyone probably knows Pokémon and Pikachu, but who…(245 words)
Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Tokyo
Looking for a place to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Tokyo? You can find it at Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo (Roppongi). They have Rosat turkey and turkey plate. Both are available from Nov 16th. For Roast turkey, call 03-3408-7018 for order in advance. They also have various kinds of drink menus; wines, beers…(64 words)
shinR
Where to eat ROAST BEEF in Tokyo
Have you decided where you are going to have hiliday dinner with your family for this weekend? Hard Rock Cafe Tokyo serve juicy and tender ROAST BEFF as lmited time menu. They have also renewed their grand menu. Now you can enjoy new menu as well. For further information, please call 03-3408-7018.(53 words)
shinR
Cat Café Nekorobi
With such rich diversity residing within Tokyo, this makes the city a true melting pot of ideas, culture, and concepts. One of the most novel and cutest café concepts that I have seen here is called the Cat Café Nekorobi which is located in Ikebukuro Tokyo. This is not just a place decked out in c…(338 words)
Alex
Quick and easy things to do in Yokohama #4
The original Osanbashi Pier was constructed in 1894. It's name means "big pier". Reconstruction begain in 1989 to accommodate the changing operational needs of the cruise trade, and the renamed "Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal" was completed in 2002.In addition to being a po…(198 words)
Former Deep Japan Writer
8 Hotel: A cute, convenient place to stay at in Fujisawa
If ever you need to stay in-or-around the Fujisawa area (think Enoshima, Kamakura, Odawara), then 8 Hotel could be just the place for you. 8 Hotel is a no-frills boutique budget hotel, perfect for a one-night stay for single travelers or couples who don't mind sharing close quarters.Located jus…(217 words)
Former Deep Japan Writer
Quick and easy things to do in Yokohama #12
Artmania Cafe Gallery is a small cafe gallery located in the Noge district of Yokohama where anyone can experience art in a casual fashion.Originally opened in 2010, Artmania hosts a variety of art events conceived by the small group that runs it. "We want to help artists develop and promote th…(459 words)
Former Deep Japan Writer
Akihabara & Ueno Restaurants: Themed
Many of the restaurants and cafés in the well-known district of Akihabara are just as cute, quirky and exciting as the anime and manga-related shopping. Though the district of Ueno is less anime-centric, there are still some culinary surprises to be found. The following list shows off a mere handfu…(339 words)
Japanista