The One about TORANOMON KOFFEE in Minato

From Eiichi Kunitomo, known for his famous OMOTESANDO KOFFEE (which closed down in 2015, due to building being demolished), has two popular coffee shops in Tokyo. KOFFEE MAMEYA is considered the reincarnation of OMOTESANDO KOFFEE, while TORANOMON KOFFEE (which opened back in 2014) located in Read More …

The One about Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe in Kichijoji

I love cafes with originality and Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe in Musashino, Kichijoji is quite interesting and also original. Many people come to Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe for the food, drinks but also for the atmosphere and environment. People just love to hand out, relax Read More …

The One about Brooklyn Mills in Minami-Ikebukuro

Right next to Minami-Ikebukuro Park and Ramen Jiro is a restaurant known as Brooklyn Mills. The restaurant was created with a concept of having an authentic New York atmosphere where people can come and eat and relax.  One can eat in the terrace and with Read More …

The One about Deus Ex Machina in Harajuku Part 2: Basement, level 1.5, Radeus and more!

The One about Deus Ex Machina Part 1: Deus Cafe On December 1, 2017, Deus Ex Machina Harajuku, “The Residence of Impermanence” had a Super Limited Edition Radeus Collection Launch which featured artist Stevie Gee. According to Deus Ex Machina: The underlying concept for Stevie’s Read More …

The One about 551 Horai and a reminder to NOT eat your butaman on the shinkansen

Located in Osaka is 551 Horai, a famous location to purchase steamed pork dumplings.  Many claim it’s as good as the ones in China and others who say it’s the most delicious dumplings they have ever tried. There are stores where you can purchase these Read More …

The One about Surugaya in Kamakura

In Japan, Dorayaki is a popular Japanese confection that is said to have been invented in 1914 by Usagiya in Ueno. Featuring two small pancakes with sweet Azuki-red bean paste, dorayaki is popular among Japanese.  In the Kansai area, some may know this as Mikasa. Read More …

The One about eggcellent in Roppongi Hills

November 2013 is when eggcellent opened in Roppongi. A popular breakfast destination and also a popular destination for egg lovers, eggcellent’s Chief Operating Officer, Jinguji Nozomi was an airline flight attendant who traveled abroad and throughout Japan. Because she flew on international flights, she would Read More …

The One about BEER BRAIN at Commune 2nd

Located at the famous Commune 2nd is BEER BRAIN, one of the popular locations for people interested in quality craft beer. What started out as a conversation between close friends (known as the Tokyo Beer Boyz), about wanting to drink quality craft beer anywhere they Read More …