ARTNIA is Square Enix’s original theme cafe in Shinjuku. No reservations required. (Ehem, PERPETUALLY SOLD OUT SQUARE ENIX CAFE AKIHABARA) The building looks like something out of Kingdom Hearts. But you won’t find much Sora or Kairi stuff here. Almost everything is Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest themed. The merchandise and dining areas are blended … Continue reading Final Fantasy Cafe in Shinjuku Tokyo: ARTNIA
Cupcakes are something I don’t really see a lot of in Tokyo, but that’s maybe because I never look. If you’re wondering where these little beauties are hiding, I’ve rounded up the best cupcake shops and bakeries in Tokyo. N.Y. Cupcakes https://www.instagram.com/p/BQFdNVFF-kw/ A small self proclaimed “cupcakery” doing prim and proper cupcakes in Shimokitazawa. They … Continue reading Where to Buy the Best Cupcakes in Tokyo
Say hello to Tokyo’s newest craft coffee house. Alpha Beta Coffee Club is the first cafe from ABC Coffee, a coffee subscription service sourced from local roasters. And true to their roots, they have an all you can drink coffee subscription service for the cafe! Alpha Beta Coffee Club just opened at the end of … Continue reading Tokyo’s Newest Craft Coffee House: Alpha Beta Coffee Club in Jiyugaoka
“It’s not eating. It’s dining.” If you just want to see the adorable Snoopy themed foods, keep scrolling. If not, the first thing you need to know about this adorable Snoopy themed cafe is that it’s reservations only, whether it’s busy or not. It’s super easy to make a reservation (in English, Chinese or Japanese) … Continue reading PEANUTS: The Classy Snoopy Cafe in Naka-Meguro Tokyo
I love watching Taiwanese dramas. I feel closer to the characters because I can relate to the setting (OMG ME AND NICK CHOU TOTALLY STAND IN SAME SPOT) and sometimes I can even pinpoint exactly where they are in Taiwan based on the surroundings, not that they always try to make it hard or anything. … Continue reading Top 5 – Best Taiwanese Dramas to Watch 2017
When I told my Taiwanese friend that they were opening up a Dazzling Cafe in Toronto, he’s just like, “Oh yeah I know that place. A few years ago it was really popular, but not really anymore.” OK RAIN ON MY PARADE SOMEMORE PLEASE. A few years ago, when Dazzling Cafe was at the height … Continue reading From Taipei to Toronto: Dazzling Cafe
Okay, hanami is one thing, but where can you take a decent photo of the sakura in Tokyo without all those people making it look like a summer music concert? Based on my personal experiences, I have a few good suggestions for you. -1- Chidori-ga-Fuchi This is the moat around the Imperial Palace. It’s a … Continue reading The Best Places to Take Photos of Cherry Blossoms without People in Tokyo
As a remote worker, I’m always on the lookout for nice places to spend the afternoon with my laptop. But cafes in Tokyo aren’t exactly known for their work friendly environments. Space is at a premium, and no sooner do you walk through the door than the staff can’t wait to see the back of … Continue reading The Best Cafes to Work from in Shibuya, Tokyo
A couple of weeks ago I attended the Sweet Collection 2017 Fashion Show at Shibuya Hikarie! It was so amazing, too bad I was too busy feeling self-conscious to enjoy myself haha #seriouslythoughkillme. In daily life I think I fit in pretty well in Tokyo, but here my friend and I stood out like a … Continue reading Sweet Collection 2017 Fashion Show at Shibuya Hikarie
Lying silkworm is the literal English of the Chinese name for under eye puffs/fatty tissue. There isn’t a name for this body part in English, cause it’s not referring to undereye bags. It’s also known by its Korean name, aegyo sal. So, why is lying silkworm popular right now and what exactly is it? Everybody … Continue reading Lying Silkworm: How to Do Korean Eyebag Makeup
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