cafes (Page 4)
Beloved by one of history’s greatest manga creators, this Shinjuku landmark has its own sense of history too.
Ranma is back on TV with a new anime series, and back in Japan’s character cafe circuit too!
The address and interior design say host/hostess lounge, but the menu says elegant individual-size cakes.
Sip the flavors of nostalgia in this Showa-era cafe that’s also a way to beat the lines at one of Tokyo’s most popular bakeries.
Baristas are casting spells on Starbucks drinks so we find out if we can resist their charms…
A unique tourist experience where you can eat Japanese food…and take it home with you to enjoy forever as a hyper-realistic food sample.
Three Frappuccinos for children, and a tiny condiment bar with syrups so little ones can customise their drinks like a grown-up.
Let’s just say that the burger we ate at this sub-brand of Mos Burger made us want to start a petition immediately.
Like the worst maid cafe you’ve ever been to, where diners are told to eat their food like pigs.
Two of the country’s best coffeehouse chains go head to head in this battle of seasonal flavours.




















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