Japan 2026

A collection of 14 places curated by Maria

Places in this collection

  1. Jambo Hanare

    restaurant

    3 Chome-27-9 Hongo, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0033, Japan

    One of the best yakiniku spots in Tokyo, offering a prefix course menu for about $130 per person. The meal includes a red wine stew of beef tongue, superior cut of beef tongue, Premium Kalbi, Noharayaki (paper-thin A5 sirloin marinated in soy sauce and dipped in egg yolk), loin, beef sushi, beef skewer, and the main attraction, Chateaubriand. Even the peach ice cream dessert was incredible.

    Jambo HanareView on Google Maps
  2. Tokyo Skytree

    attraction

    1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

    Views of Tokyo landmarks including Tokyo Tower, Sensoji and even Fuji on a clear day, Tembo Galleria on level 450, Skytree Cafe, often does collab with anime

    Tokyo SkytreeView on Google Maps
  3. Giraffa Asakusa

    restaurant

    2-chōme-3-26 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    Makes something called a curry pan, which is a crispy deep-fried milk bread filled with rich umami Japanese curry and gooey mozzarella cheese. Described as crispy, light, and flavorful.

    Giraffa AsakusaView on Google Maps
  4. Yoroshi Cosmetics

    shop

    1-chōme-18-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    365 LIP BALM Natural origin content 98.9%(ISO16128) lip balm and hand cream's personalised to your birth Eat00000000 365 flavours, every pot has a different scent

    Yoroshi CosmeticsView on Google Maps
  5. 自由丁/JIYUCHO

    cafe

    4-chōme-11-2 Kuramae, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0051, Japan

    A quiet cafe where you can write a letter to your future self, which they mail to you a year later. It has two locations, one in Setagaya and one near Shibuya.

    自由丁/JIYUCHOView on Google Maps
  6. ATELIER MATCHA

    cafe

    Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 8 Chome−18−4 東銀座ビル 1F

    Normal matcha. This was so strong and beautiful. Paired perfectly with their breakfast options. Had a line before opening also so come early

    ATELIER MATCHAView on Google Maps
  7. Imo Pippi

    cafe

    2-chōme-3-24 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

    A restaurant in Tokyo specializing in Japanese sweet potato. Their creme brulee sweet potato is highly recommended for its perfect custard and creamy, dense sweet potato.

    Imo PippiView on Google Maps
  8. fileja

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒101-0041 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Sudacho, 2 Chome−13−1 ノルン秋葉原ビル 1階

    A small eight-seat pasta restaurant located on a quiet street in Akihabara, offering a fifteen-course pasta omakase.

    filejaView on Google Maps
  9. Miffy café tokyo

    cafe

    Japan, 〒150-0034 Tokyo, Shibuya, Daikanyamacho, 19−4 代官山駅ビル 1F

    Matcha with strawberry, fun, cute, milk

    Miffy café tokyoView on Google Maps
  10. Joyful Massage Spa Shibuya

    activity

    Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dogenzaka, 2 Chome−9−10 松本ビル 6F

    Five hour head spa experience, popular with a three month wait list, includes body massage, head and neck massage, head bath, and face massage

    Joyful Massage Spa ShibuyaView on Google Maps
  11. Imperial Palace

    attraction

    1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan

    Apply for a permit online ahead of time on the Imperial Household Agency site, or arrive earlier like 9am to kikyomon Gate to register as walk in. The tour brings you into the inner Palace grounds and takes about 75 minutes, but you can continue to stroll the outer gardens afterwards. You can also visit the outer gardens without going on the tour.

    Imperial PalaceView on Google Maps
  12. Osaka Castle

    attraction

    1-1 Ōsakajō, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 540-0002, Japan

    Visit Osaka Castle.

    Osaka CastleView on Google Maps
  13. Bura Bura Abura Soba (Shinjuku)

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒160-0023 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 1 Chome−13−2 松原ビル B1

    Signature Abura Soba is just 850 yen, boost the noodles for free up to 300g, chewy noodles, soy sauce–based sauce, and blended oil come together in perfect balance, finish by pouring rice and chicken broth into your bowl

    Bura Bura Abura Soba (Shinjuku)View on Google Maps
  14. Tempozan Ferris Wheel

    attraction

    1 Chome-1-10 Kaigandori, Minato Ward, Osaka, 552-0022, Japan

    Ride the Ferris wheel.

    Tempozan Ferris WheelView on Google Maps