I highly recommend this long-established wagashi shop! The sweets are delicious, but the service is even more memorable. As soon as you enter, the warm and friendly staff serve you hot tea and a small treat, which feels especially heartwarming when visiting in winter. The shop offers many kinds of wagashi, and you don't have to buy a large box all at once. Many sweets are sold individually, so you can choose the flavors you like. It's convenient whether you want to buy a few as gifts or enjoy them yourself. If you have the chance, stop by and experience the attentive and warm hospitality of a traditional Japanese shop!
Chidoriya Souke "Mitarashi Komochi" | Review by Linda Liao
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Yokosuka Shell
Known for offering all three of Yokosuka's greatest gourmet dishes: the "Yokosuka Navy Burger" and "New York Style Cherry Cheesecake," both recipes provided by the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base, and the "Yokosuka Navy Curry," born from an old Imperial Japanese Navy recipe, this diner has been a staple for over 50 years.
When visiting Yokosuka, Japan, don’t miss the exotic charm of SHELL! Blending the atmosphere of a port town with American food culture, it offers a relaxed and distinctive dining space. The signature Yokosuka Navy Burger is juicy and generously sized. Pair it with Navy Curry, which recreates the flavors of the Meiji era, and a rich, sweet-tart cherry cheesecake to enjoy Yokosuka’s three major specialties all at once~
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Kitaro Chaya
GeGeGe no Kitaro, a fan favorite for generations, now makes it way to this shop along Tenjin-dori Shopping Street in Chofu City, the town and proclaimed second home where creator Shigeru Mizuki spent years at work.
If you're near Jindaiji Temple, you definitely can't miss Kitaro Chaya! The shop is filled with the atmosphere of the yokai world, with everything from character figurines and creative goods to all kinds of exclusive merchandise. There's so much to see that you won't want to stop browsing. You really have to admire the Japanese business sense. In the end, I couldn't resist picking out a few cute character cookies. Every one was so adorable that I almost couldn't bear to eat them—it was like bringing home childhood memories and cuteness all in one package〜
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Omoide Yokocho
Walk just 2 minutes from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station to find yourself at a retro pub alley. With ticket shops and around 80 different establishments offering delicious food and drinks, it's a great place to enjoy the local cuisine and atmosphere.
Shinjuku at night gets more beautiful the later it gets! I arrived at Omoide Yokocho after 10 p.m., and the streets were still bustling. The narrow alleys were lined with tiny, brightly lit izakayas, where groups of friends sat around the counters, drinking, eating, and chatting. Things feel less formal here, and the distance between people somehow seems smaller, creating a strong sense of warmth and connection. Walking through the nostalgic alleyways really feels like old Tokyo.
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