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Onibus Coffee is a lovely coffee shop nestled a short walk from Nakameguro station. If you`re a coffee lover you must try this place. Their pour over coffee is rich and velvety; their lattes creamy. Enjoy it on their green terrace while watching the roasting process via a huge Diedrich …

I heard about Patisserie 1904 from a Japanese friend a couple years ago but never had the opportunity to go. Apparently it`s is a hugely popular cake and sweets shop nestled quietly on a residential street between Ikejiriohashi and Nakameguro (one block from Yamate street – the main road). We had …

Citron in Aoyama was the perfect lift to a cold and grey day! Citron, which opened in mid-2015, is a casual French restaurant which specialises in serving healthy salads, soups and quiche. A full salad bar is offered which will make any salad lover happy – organic seeking, vegetarian or just …

We heard great things about Clinton St. Baking Company and had to try it out. If you`re looking for another delicious and hearty American style breakfast spot open from 8:00 Clinton St. Baking Company is the place. Their breakfast menu is filled with a variety of dishes from hearty Pancakes, …

Honestly, the Meguro Parasitological Museum (目黒寄生虫館) was not high on my lists of Japan family adventures, but I was persuaded to check it. The Meguro Parasitological Museum is a small two-floor museum full of worms and other parasites pickled in fluids. The titles of all the exhibits are bilingual (Japanese …

If it is too cold or rainy to go outside try  the ASOBono Play Center at Tokyo Dome.  Baby and I went the other day and had a great time! ASOBono is one of the largest indoor playgrounds for kids in Tokyo with play areas for six months through elementary. …

If you`re in Adachi-ku Galaxcity is a great, free place to take your active kids. This indoor play center houses three separate bouldering walls (for toddlers, elementary school aged kids and advanced), a three-tiered giant hammock that children and adults can relax or play in, crafts and activities, baby play space, …

Urth Caffe is one of my favourite spots to visit for a healthy American meal. Located in chic Daikanyama they serve a delicious selection of healthy salads, hearty sandwiches and paninis. They`re well known for their exclusively organic coffees and fine teas as well as their refreshing bobas (bubble teas), smoothies and juices. …

Gohongi Park Playground (五本木公園) is a small park frequented by neighborhood kids and nursery schools in the area. It`s a short walk from Yutenji station and is close proximity to the Yutenji shopping street, food and the popular curry restaurant, Niagara Curry, which delivers food to your table by train. It …

Suju Dining Rokkaku offers traditional Japanese meals – in generous portions. I took my mother there when she visited from the US and she loved it! They offer a brown rice option for lunch, and their rice and miso soup are refillable. Ample space for strollers and ample seating. Try …

Pizzeria-Trattoria Napule is known for its authentic Neapolitan pizza and is one of the most popular restaurants in Tokyo Midtown. They have set lunch courses and a pleasantly casual atmosphere with a multi-lingual staff. Go early for lunch to beat the rush. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Pizzeria-Trattoria Napule Notes: …

Organic House Deli and Cafe is a very popular kid-friendly deli cafe serving a variety of healthy salads, seasonal vegetables, tofu, fish and meat dishes. Healthy bentos, pre-made calzones and gelato counter also available. Menu changes daily and the deli prices are based on weight. Organic House Notes: Provides: Table …

Niagara Curry is a charming restaurant owned by a collector of all memorabilia that is train related. Customers select their meal by ticket machine then have their curry order delivered to them by a mini-SL train. At the end of the meal, patrons are given a train ticket and paper …

Frijoles is my teenagers favorite restaurant in Azabu. Frijoles, a casual cantina-style restaurant, serves up a small menu centered on soft tacos and burritos dressed with beans and guacamole, reminiscent of North America’s Chipotle restaurants. You can get steak, chicken or veggie with your choice of fillings. Nachos are extra …

Kaikaya by the Sea is one of our favorite places to take visitors to Tokyo. They serve traditional Japanese seafood with a contemporary twist. It`s reasonably priced with a lively atmosphere and is always packed. I highly recommend the Maguro no Kama no Supearibu – House Special Tuna Spareribs. Reservations a …

The Hiroba at Crayon House offers a friendly, all-you-can-eat 90% Organic buffet serving soups, salads, vegetables, brown or semi-refined rice, pasta, tofu, mushrooms, seaweed, meat and fish.  It is located in the basement of the Crayon House Toy and Bookstore and includes a small shop with a variety of organic products. Great spot …

The French Kitchen offers delicious breakfast, lunch and weekend brunch buffets, and is open all day, serving classic French dishes. The restaurant features an open kitchen, a bar, an outside terrace and the “Chef’s Table”, a private dining room equipped with its own kitchen that is ideal for special dinners, …

Mitsuyadouseimen`s speciality is Marutokutsukemen, noodles with pork broth & yuzu dipping sauce with slices of pork, egg, nori and veggies on the side – a crowd favorite. You`ll see patrons order this dish then slurp it up with one of the restaurants large ramen eating bibs. Families with kids frequent …