themed restaurants (Page 6)
Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
Kero-chan Caramel Milk and sakura-flavored cotton candy from Kyoto are among the anime-themed treats on offer.
Tuxedo Sam, Cheery Chums, and other beloved characters from decades past are here to fill your belly.
Food, art, and exclusive merch are part of love letter to one of the most popular anime of all time, and totally worth a six-hour wait for a table.
Missed your chance to eat at the limited-time Pokémon restaurants? The new eatery will be ready for you whenever you come to town.
Sega mascot plans to stay at Tokyo branches of the boob-centric restaurant for almost two months.
Latest iteration of anime restaurant also salutes Sailor Uranus and Neptune’s forbidden…smoothie?!?
Cat cafe chain Mocha brings ample ambiance to a new city with the opening of its newest location.
Heroes and villains of My Hero Academia check in to the Good Smile x Animate Cafes in Tokyo and Osaka!
The revolutionary girl is the latest anime icon to become the face of a cafe in one of Tokyo’s anime fandom hot spots.
Tokyo tour visits locations from Makoto Shinkai’s hit, recreates the food the characters eat, and takes reservations in English.
Eat like an undead and indulge in a little light cosplay at this limited-time cafe celebrating the upcoming Tokyo Ghoul franchise.
Hello Kitty’s frog buddy sits with lonely diners, entices with adorable, delicious food and drinks.
If you’re out enjoying the fantasies and frills, don’t forget that they come at a very real price.


















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The 5 best Japanese bento to buy at Kyoto Station
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