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Why visit Takeshita Street from Shibuya? If you’re staying in or around Shibuya, a popular base for many tourists in Tokyo, you’ll be glad to know that Takeshita Street is only about 1.5 kilometers (0.9 miles) away. This means you can easily reach it within 3-25 minutes, depending on your chosen method. Known for its quirky fashion, youth culture, and…
A kissaten (traditional Japanese cafe) is typically highlighted by retro furniture, warm lighting, casually displayed art, and a calm atmosphere where jazz or classical music plays in the background. These nostalgic cafes—where you can relax and enjoy carefully brewed coffee and yōshoku (Western-inspired Japanese cuisine)—are a uniquely Japanese part of food culture. At “Cafe Bridge,” a long-standing kissaten located inside…
Teppanyaki, Japanese cuisine cooked on hot iron griddles, varies quite a bit between Japan and other countries. Internationally, teppanyaki is often enjoyed as a high-end entertainment show (sometimes referred to as “hibachi”), including performances by the chef during cooking. In contrast, Japan showcases more casual, everyday-style dishes like okonomiyaki. Furthermore, it’s quite common for customers themselves to cook on the…