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The Roppongi branch of “Almond” (pronounced in Japanese as “a-MAN-do”) is a long-standing café beloved as a symbol of the area. When the café first opened in 1964, it became trendy among the youth of that era to meet up at “Almond Roppongi.” Time passed, and in July 2024, the store and menu were renovated with the theme of blending…
Tokyo Metropolitan Yoyogi Park (referred to hereafter as “Yoyogi Park”) is an urban oasis where visitors can enjoy seasonal nature along with open event spaces and sports facilities. Its spacious grounds, filled with greenery, also make it a popular spot for forest bathing in the city. Just steps from Harajuku Station! Escape into nature at Yoyogi Park The park is…
Tonkatsu, the breaded and deep-fried pork cutlet, has captured hearts far beyond Japan—cementing itself as a global culinary icon. It’s often said to be the next big thing in Japanese cuisine after sushi and tempura. While the basics are simple—pork (ton in Japanese) coated in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection as a cutlet (katsuretsu, abbreviated as katsu)—there’s endless variety across…