Coffee roasters · Sumida
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"A home-grown Tokyo café noted as one of several domestic standouts for specialty coffee, appreciated for careful preparation and neighborhood appeal." - Lauren Mowery
Shoe store · Shibuya
Bespoke & MTO shoes, relaxed elegance, obsession with quality
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Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant · Shibuya
Freshly shaved bonito flakes atop rice, Japanese breakfast
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Cocktail bar · Shibuya
Scandinavian coffee, cocktails & baked goods in a chic space
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Ramen restaurant · Shibuya
Michelin-starred ramen with truffle-infused shoyu soba
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Hotel · Chūō
Chic rooms, modern restaurant/bar & 24-hr gym in Ginza
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Shinto shrine · Taitō
Shinto shrine honoring founders of Sensō-ji, surviving WWII.
Hotel · Minato
Sophisticated rooms with city views, fine dining, & rooftop cocktails
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Tourist attraction · Shinjuku
Festive city district with narrow alleys & over 200 tiny bars.
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Kaiseki restaurant · Shinjuku
Kaiseki fine dining, gracious service, seasonal dishes, great value
Tonkatsu restaurant · Minato
Dozens of pork cuts from across Japan, expertly fried