I originally wanted to visit Blue Bottle Coffee, but the line was just too long. So I came to Allpress instead and ordered a Flat White—it was surprisingly delicious.
Allpress Espresso Tokyo Roastery & Cafe | Review by gogo Chang
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Katsuura Morning Market
Located on the southeastern tip of the Bōsō Peninsula, Katsuura is famous for its mild climate-it has never recorded temperatures above 35°C since observations began. In this comfortable setting, the Katsuura Morning Market has been held for over 430 years, dating back to 1591, and is recognized as one of Japan’s Three Great Morning Markets, alongside Wajima (Ishikawa) and Takayama (Gifu).
If you go early in the morning, you can really feel the energy.
All the vendors are super friendly, and listening to them call out while you walk around creates such a fun atmosphere.
There’s a great mix of things for sale: fresh seafood, local fruits and vegetables, pickled side dishes, handmade sweets, and more.
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Koyasan (Mount Koya)
Koyasan was opened in 816 by Reverend Kobo (Kukai). It is Shingon Esoteric Buddhism’s holy land centered around Kongobu-ji Temple. The basin at 800m-high, surrounded by 1,000m-tall mountains, hosts a religious town all of which is on the temple’s premises.
Koyasan isn't a place to just 'have fun'—it's somewhere to reflect and experience. Everyone should visit at least once.
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Shin-Okubo Koreatown
Shin-Okubo Koreatown is Tokyo’s largest Koreatown, located near Shin-Okubo Station, which is just 1 stop from JR Shinjuku Station. It is the heart of Tokyo’s Korean culture, and it’s packed with visitors who are on top of fashion trends.
This whole area is like a shopper's paradise! There are tons of Korean beauty products and lots of tasty, affordable Korean restaurants. For a moment, I almost felt like I was actually in Korea.