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83 stories · Jun 2024 – Feb 2025 · 40 places
The places from this trip
- Shinjuku Gyoen National GardenMentioned as a short walk from the Cois café.
- 一保堂茶舗 京都本店The most authentic matcha shop in Kyoto, founded nearly 300 years ago - drink traditional matcha and buy powder and tools for home.
- @cosme OSAKAThe Osaka branch of @cosme, the 'Sephora of Japan'.
- BOX Burger MiyaginoGreat burger in Hakone when you want a break from Japanese food.
- The SG ClubHe calls it an amazing bar in Shibuya - dim, moody cocktail spot.
- CoisNew crème brûlée café a short walk from Shinjuku Gyoen - the star is the brûlée cheesecake.
- Marion Crepes HarajukuClassic crepe stand in Harajuku, saved in his recommendations.
- MEGA Don Quijote ShibuyaHuge store with everything — cosmetics, food, electronics; the MEGA branches are the biggest.
- MenchirashiThe place for the wild carbonara udon with bacon, butter and grated cheese.
- Nobu TokyoEvery dish was better than the last - sashimi, tiradito, crispy rice and a personalized dessert plate.
- はっこくOmakase sushi at the counter in Ginza.
- 幸せのパンケーキ 表参道店The fluffiest pancake you'll eat - he says the hype is justified; served with cream and syrup.
- The BellwoodCocktail bar in Shibuya with good vibes.
- Yakiniku Dining MarutomiOrder the chuck rib (三角バラ), tomosankaku tender cut and aitchbone (イチボ).
- SAVOY 麻布十番本店He calls it the best pizza in Tokyo - go for the leopard-spotted Neapolitan margherita.
- 銀座 八五Michelin-star ramen; book ahead as it sells out - the priciest bowl is ¥2,200 (~$15).
- nadoya no katteTiny open-air wooden coffee stand with great atmosphere; open Fri–Sun & holidays 9:00–18:00. Try the single-origin iced coffees.
- Ginza Kyubey HontenHe calls it his favourite place - a quality omakase sushi counter in Ginza.
- DAWN Avatar Robot Cafe ver.βRobot waiters remotely operated by people with physical disabilities - a 'only in Japan' experience in Nihonbashi.
- % Arabica Kyoto ArashiyamaCoffee on the banks of the Hozu River with beans roasted on site - great views and minimalist design.
- Starbucks Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka ChayaStarbucks inside a 100-year-old machiya townhouse; no reservation needed, just walk in, order and sit.
- Sushi-IwaHis favourite sushi in Ginza - only locals eat there, which says it all.
- Pigment TokyoOver 4,200 types of pigments plus brushes, papers and artist gear — a must for art lovers.
- Glitch Coffee GinzaA must for coffee lovers - specialty coffee bar with a vinyl sound system.
- Roast Beef OnoBowl of tender roast beef slices served with egg yolk and creamy sauces.
- Tsujihan"The bowl of dreams" - rice with fresh fish, ikura and uni. No reservations, so expect a queue.
- Shake Shack Kyoto Shijo KarasumaClean and good when you want a break from Japanese food; try the avocado bacon burger and cheese fries.
- Nihon Yakiniku HasegawaUpscale omakase yakiniku; authentic and only for people who eat everything - check the menu first. Private rooms or counter seating.
- The Music Bar Cave ShibuyaOld-school cocktail bar with walls of vinyl and a vintage sound system.
- Ishida Links UmedaHis restaurant pick in Osaka - wagyu teppanyaki, located inside the Links Umeda complex.
- Udatsu SushiHis pick when asked for a high-end sushi restaurant in Tokyo - sit at the counter.
- In The MoonRooftop with panoramic views of Kyoto and the Kamo River - good at sunset and at night.
- Beatle MomoAsk the owner 'Momo' to play your song request — he spins vinyl while mixing your drink.
- Tokyu HandsGo for craft supplies, stationery (huge mechanical pencil wall), housewares and unique gifts.
- Le Labo Kyoto MachiyaLe Labo store inside a traditional machiya house, with a café serving excellent drinks.
- Wagyu Sukiyaki GOKU Ginza TsukijiWagyu sukiyaki and shabu shabu spot in Ginza Tsukiji — save it for a splurge meal.
- MoriMori Sushi Shijo KawaramachiConveyor-belt sushi in central Kyoto — try the tamago nigiri.
- Ichiran ShibuyaSolo booth experience: fill in a form for spice level and toppings, the bowl arrives through a small window.
- @cosme TOKYOJapan's answer to Sephora — huge cosmetics store in Harajuku; there's also a branch in Osaka.
- Bee's Knees KyotoHidden entrance behind a golden door marked 'The Book Store'; try the smoking Ki No Bi gin cocktail.
