Aside from being one of the largest consumers of green tea in the world, Japan is also one of the biggest consumers of coffee. Well, it is not a surprise. Cafes in Japan are known for giving some kind of twists, like bonding with animals, staff wearing maid uniforms, and even manga and anime-themed cafes. But even though there are lots of these kinds of cafes in Japan, there are also cozy cafés where you can just relax and drink your coffee.
If you are a coffee lover and planning to visit Japan, then here is your list of must-visit cafes in Tokyo.
Neko Jalala
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Neko Jalala is a cat café located in Akihabara. There are seventeen Abyssinians and Main Coons in the café with whom you can play with while drinking your coffee. You can also feed the cats with cat snacks. The staff also provide a book that introduces all the resident cats to foreign visitors. Animal rules apply; no flash photos, no rough housing, and no disturbing sleeping cats.
The Roastery by Nozy Coffee
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If you are just looking for a place to relax and enjoy your strong brewed coffee, The Roastery by Nozy Coffee is the perfect place for you. Located in Harajuku, along the Cat Street, The Roastery is on their mission to introduce good coffee to people. Their menu comes in three options: Espresso, Americano, and Café Latte. The customers also have two choices of single origin bean. The two kinds of coffee bean they use originated from Mexico and Ecuador. The Roastery’s menu just want people to enjoy coffee for being coffee.
The customers of the café can also sit to the counter to see how their coffee is made and wait for the baristas to serve their coffee.
Nalu 76 Café and Hair Salon
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Want to have a new haircut and drink a cup of coffee? Then this is a one-stop shop for you. The Nalu 76 Café and Hair Salon is a dual concept sanctuary for cutting your hair and consuming caffeine. Located in Omotesando, it was established in 2001 and became a trendy spot for its unique concept. The hair salon is in the second floor of the shop while the café is at the ground floor.
Kawaii Monster Café
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Created by Sebastian Masuda, the Kawaii Monster Café is known for its kawaii design. The café defines the Harajuku fashion of Japan. The customers of the café may enjoy adorable designs of the café in 90 minutes. The cafe is decorated with macarons, unicorns, bunnies, kitty cats, and other kawaii designs. The café is divided into four seating areas: the toadstool-themed Mushroom Disco, the Milk Stand, the Bar Experiment, and the Mel-Tea Room.
Café de Miki with Hello Kitty
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If you love Hello Kitty that much, then you will enjoy visiting this café located in Diver City, one of the shopping centers in Odaiba. This Hello Kitty café serve Hello Kitty themed pancakes, lattes, and other Hello Kitty treats. There is a large Hello Kitty statue standing in the front of the café wherein the customers are welcome to take photos. The café offers sweet dishes and lattes. The customers can also buy Hello Kitty merchandise available at the shop.
Whether it is a cozy type of café or a themed-café, Japan really has it all. There are lots of cafes you can choose from!
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