The colorful displays and activities make Tamagotchi feel a lot less stressful than what we remember.
Harajuku
Dip Me Banana elevates the simple snack to something a whole lot more substantial and special.
There’s even a place to sit while you eat that resembles the Spanish Steps in the famous film scene.
Slytherin star slithers into Harajuku, makes amends with Buckbeak as a Japanese superfan talks about how Draco changed his life.
We’d have fallen in love with this Harajuku spot even if they didn’t give you free dessert (but they do).
Once the hottest ice cream chain in the country, Cold Stone is now just one step away from completely disappearing from Japan.
Former Condomania site springs to life with a hidden gem inside an amazing Tokyo building.
Enjoy these stylish shu macarons with original blends of tea to enhance the flavors even more.
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