Enjoy A Taste of Showa Era Cafe Culture At Kyoto’s Nostalgic Salon de thé François
Most major cities in Japan have their share of cafes that were established in the Showa Era and have weathered the changing times by maintaining…
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Get Adorable Totoro Cream Puffs in Tokyo’s Studio Ghibli Style Bakery Cafe
Studio Ghibli’s World Can Be Found in Tokyo Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory is a quaint little building, surrounded by more greenery than is usual for…
Harajuku Kawaii Monster Cafe’s Super Freaky Spring Dishes Include Easter and Sakura Monsters
The Kawaii Monster Café is the epitome of Harajuku fashion culture. Although on the surface it seems unbearably cute, everything has a slightly twisted underbelly,…
The Chic Kyoto Tea House That Reinterpreted Japanese Tea Culture for the Modern Day
Japan’s traditional gem and massive tourist draw Kyoto has green tea treats on every corner. Source: © Grape Japan But for something a bit less…
Robot-staffed Hen na Hotel Branches Out to Robot-staffed Cafe in Tokyo
You’ve probably heard of the Hen na Hotel (Strange Hotel), the first hotel to be staffed entirely by robots including velociraptors on the front desk…
This Tokyo Cafe’s “Litter Box Dessert” Is A Work Of Feline Art
Cat-related goods and themed-cafes in Japan often take advantage of some creative power when crafting their releases and menus, as can be seen with the…
Kyoto Local Girl Asachill Guides Us Through The Charms of Pontocho
(Updated on October 9, 2018) The beautiful traditional neighborhood of Pontocho in Kyoto, in spite of its small size, is a treasure trove of hidden…
The No Make-Up Allowed Cafe in Tokyo Where Staff Rock the Natural Look
For some women, make up is a great way to express themselves, for others it’s just another pressure burdened on them by an image obsessed…
Café Benisica, Birthplace of Japanese Pizza Toast, Lets You Savor the Showa Era in Yurakucho
The neighborhood of Yurakucho in Tokyo is known today as a shopping and dining area, but also for its rows of restaurants and casual eateries…
Female Ninjas at Cafe Kunoichi in Tokyo Will Teach You Shuriken, Katana And Rice Ball Making
If you want to learn the way of the ninja, Japan has a ninja academy, after which you could even take a ninja certification test….
Kyoto Cafe Offers Healthy Vegan And Vegetarian Dishes Using Ingredients Straight From The Farm
Japan is a great country to visit. However, if you’re a vegetarian you might have a hard time finding vegetarian food there. In Japan, the…
Sip Coffee On Tatami Mats Inside A Century-Old Building At Kyoto’s Traditionally Japanese Starbucks
Walk the streets of any country where Starbucks has planted its roots and you’re bound to see the familiar green logo beckoning passersby to have…
Cat And Owl Besties Are Just Some Of The Animals You Can Visit At Osaka’s Cat Cafe
When it comes to animal cafes in Japan, cat cafes and owl cafes have become so common they’re no longer considered a particularly new or…
Singaporean Barista Creates Stunning Latte Art On Matcha And Sakura-Flavored Drinks
Skilled baristas can do magic with a shot of espresso and some steamed milk, gracefully painting stunning latte art onto the surface of a delightfully…
Limited Time Keroppi Cafe Is Serving Up ’90s Nostalgia With Adorably Delicious Meals
If you were a kid growing up with Sanrio toys in the ‘90s, chances are you remember Keroppi, the googly-eyed frog that first came out…