JAPAN 2026

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1. SenNichiMae DoguyaSuji cookware Shopping Street

   shop

   Nanbasennichimae, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0075, Japan

   Hidden alleyway dedicated entirely to professional kitchenware, packed with shops selling razor sharp Japanese knives, industrial kitchen machines, and every style of pottery imaginable. Authentic Japanese souvenirs can be found here.

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2. Burari Arashiyama

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   18-1 Sagatenryuji Kitatsukurimichicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8374, Japan

   Intimate vinyl listening bar where you can request music, drinks are good (mocktails too!)

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3. hotel tou nishinotōin kyōto

   accommodation

   Japan, 〒600-8327 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Nishinotoincho, 455

   Wabi sabi hotel designed with the serenity of light + shadows in mind, loved how peaceful the rooms felt & enjoyed the uro grand bath

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4. Ryouen

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   49 Koyamashimohananokicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8123, Japan

   Traditional tea store, cold brew sencha is delicous & so was the matcha (limit of 1)

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5. Tsujiri Kyoto Gion Store

   cafe

   Japan, 〒605-0075 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nakanocho, 215

   Matcha softserve, upgrade to their “double rich” extra concentrated matcha soft serve for ¥209

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6. EIGHT COFFEE Ebisu

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   1 Chome-11-8 Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan

   Very delicious western-style pastries (takeaway only), the best pain ah chocolat of my life (peep the orange marmalade!)

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7. amam dacotan Kyoto

   restaurant

   Japan, 〒604-8164 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, 六角通室町東入骨屋町１４１

   Viral bakery, Financier, French Toast

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8. Kahitsukan

   attraction

   京都市, Japan

   Modern art museum, a quiet respite from the hustle & bustle

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9. Kikuo Shoten

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   Japan, 〒604-8005 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Ebisucho, 430

   Rare prints/bookstore, found some woodblock prints over 100 years old to frame

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10. Itoh Kyuemon - Byodo-in Temple

    restaurant

    Renge-31-1 Uji, Kyoto 611-0021, Japan

    Matcha soba, kakigori, & even matcha curry

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11. komorebino natural wine bar

    bar

    Japan, 〒605-0078 Kyoto, 京都市東山区富永町123Higashiyama Ward, 花見会館1階

    Bar

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12. Ace Hotel Kyoto

    accommodation

    245-2 Kurumayacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8185, Japan

    Hotel

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13. Noodle Shop Rennosuke

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒604-8001 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Kamiosakacho, 515 Miyukiビル 1F

    Noodle shop

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14. Urban Research Kyoto

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    Japan, 〒604-8045 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Enpukujimaecho, 285

    Shop

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15. POJ Studio

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    528番地1 Shimourokogatacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8059, Japan

    Shop

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16. APFR KYOTO

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    Japan, 〒604-0933 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, 二条通御幸町東入山本町439-1

    Shop

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17. Japan Edition

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    Japan, 〒604-8032 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Yamazakicho, 251 京都BAL 1F

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18. Tsujikura

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    Japan, 〒604-8026 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Komeyacho, 380 TSUJIKURAビル 7F

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19. Graphpaper kyoto

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    88-1 Daikokucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8073, Japan

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20. Kiso Artech Ginkakuji

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    64 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8402, Japan

    Showroom

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