If you’re seeking a cute spot to have a light meal or a sweet pick-me-up in the trendy Omotesando / Harajuku area of Shibuya Ward,…

The Yoyogi neighborhood in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, is home to a unique new coffee stand called “HIDEAWAY.” View this post on Instagram A post shared…

The アメ横商店街 Ameyoko Shopping Street in Tokyo’s 上野 Ueno neighborhood is one of the most famous shopping streets in Japan. A beloved Showa era cafe…

“Even I, a detective, yearn for this dream-like building.“ That’s what Ozawa (@tanteiozawa), who works as a detective, said as he posted a now viral…

Excelsior Caffé joins the effort to reduce food loss Some of our readers may recall our recent article in which we introduced Starbucks’ recent efforts…

At only a four-minute walk from the Ginza Station, you’ll discover Ginza N (ギンザ エヌ / Ginza Enu), a quiet café bar located at the…

Café Paulista opened in Ginza in 1911, making it the oldest cafe still in business in Tokyo today. The name is synonymous with the Taisho…

The holidays are a magical time of year. And impossibly stressful. End of the year deadlines piling up, various social commitments to fulfill, and presents…

For many years, the English-speaking world was famous for its terrible coffee, but the last 20 years have seen a radical shake-up of coffee drinking….

It’s a situation many of us can relate to. Going to a clothes store and feeling as if the sales clerk won’t leave you alone….

Creative latte art has become a big trend in recent years, with coffees getting more and more Instagrammable as time goes on. It requires a…

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…

(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 neighborhood of Yurakucho in Tokyo is known today as a shopping and dining area, but also for its rows of restaurants and casual eateries…