japan

A collection of 70 places curated by Kory Baez

Places in this collection

  1. Menya Musashi Bukotsu

    restaurant

    6 Chome-11-15 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005, Japan

    Recommended for tsukemen, came with lots of pork pieces and an egg. Noodles are thicker and chewier, dipped in a rich, savory broth of pork and fish.

    Menya Musashi BukotsuView on Google Maps

  2. Ginjo Ramen Kubota

    restaurant

    563-2 Nishimatsuyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8326, Japan

    Recommended for tsukemen, had broth that the creator slightly preferred. Noodles are thicker and chewier, dipped in a rich, savory broth of pork and fish.

    Ginjo Ramen KubotaView on Google Maps

  3. SOLAKZADE

    shop

    4 Chome-29-4 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

    A unique experience offering an incredible collection of new, unused, dead stock vintage eyewear from the 1800s and 1900s. They provide personalized recommendations based on face study, pupil distance, and style.

    SOLAKZADEView on Google Maps

  4. Vineria Il Passaggio

    bar

    2 Chome-49-7 Nihonbashihamacho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0007, Japan

    Unique natural wine bar experience. Serves wine in seashells. Choose wine based on taste, starting with red or white, then picking from three bottles ranging from light to heavy. The master turns the pour into a mini ceremony—handpicking the perfect seashell and slowly filling it with wine. The space has a rustic, earthy and zen feel, with shelves filled with beautiful, one-of-a-kind pottery. Drinking from a seashell brings out a whole new depth of flavor—beyond just body, acidity, or tannins. It’s like tasting the soul of the wine.

    Vineria Il PassaggioView on Google Maps

  5. mipig cafe Harajuku

    activity

    Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 1 Chome−15−4 Barbizon76 1階

    The video shows a visit to a pig cafe in Tokyo.

    mipig cafe HarajukuView on Google Maps

  6. Totaro

    cafe

    101-2 Nushiyachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8182, Japan

    Quaint walk-in matcha cafe tucked inside a renovated wooden machiya, boasting an array of freshly made mochi dessert. They offer mitarashi mochi in a sweet soy glaze with ice cream, which was a mix of sweet and salty and denser than regular mochi, and mochi with matcha and brown sugar syrup, vanilla ice cream, and little baby Castella cakes. It's standing room only.

    TotaroView on Google Maps

  7. Rokujuan

    other

    Japan, 〒604-8217 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nishirokkakucho, 101

    100 Year old tea house, once an artist residence, now a museum and tea house that feels like a scene right out of Shogun. With a reservation, you can snag a spot for their seasonal Mizumochi with edible flowers, a clear jelly like dessert. You can explore the surrounding gardens after you eat and just immediately feel peace.

    RokujuanView on Google Maps

  8. Panel Cafe Kyoto

    cafe

    Japan, 〒605-0079 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Tokiwacho, 165番地 ジェイ・プライド祇園白川 1階

    Japanese fluffy pancakes with a scenic view. Be sure to reserve ahead of time. They offer fluffy strawberry and matcha pancakes while watching the cranes fish and the cherry blossoms begin to bloom.

    Panel Cafe KyotoView on Google Maps

  9. Kitamura Camera

    shop

    Japan, 〒542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 5 Chome−1−60 なんばＣＩＴＹ南館 Ｂ1Ｆ

    A camera shop offering disposable cameras at a decent price, with same-day film development service. The film can be developed in three hours, providing negatives and a QR code for digital download.

    Kitamura CameraView on Google Maps

  10. Bar Centifolia

    bar

    Japan, 〒106-0045 Tokyo, Minato City, Azabujūban, 1-chōme−6−５ ラミューズ麻布十番ビル 6F

    Cocktail speakeasy known for its theatrical drink preparation.

    Bar CentifoliaView on Google Maps

  11. Hozugawa River Boat Ride End Point

    activity

    Japan, 〒616-8386 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagakamenoocho, １３−616 8386

    A once-in-a-lifetime experience with an amazing crew, offering historical insights from a unique vantage point on the river. It's a highly recommended day trip from Kyoto.

    Hozugawa River Boat Ride End PointView on Google Maps

  12. ROOT2 RIVERSIDE

    cafe

    35 Umegahata Tonohatacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8293, Japan

    ROOT2 RIVERSIDEView on Google Maps

  13. Shodai

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒150-0022 Tokyo, Shibuya, Ebisuminami, 1-chōme−1−１０ South Column Kobayashi, 1F

    Must-try restaurant for their unique white potato udon curry dish, described as one of the best meals of the creator's life. The dish features a light whipped potato topping and costs only $10. They were seated immediately, even during a busy period.

    ShodaiView on Google Maps

  14. ReFa GINZA

    shop

    7 Chome-9-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

    Popular Japanese hair care brand known for heart-shaped brushes and appliances like shower heads and hair dryers. The store had an entire wall of heart-shaped brushes.

    ReFa GINZAView on Google Maps

  15. MISHIMA STATION

    other

    16-1 Ichibancho, Mishima, Shizuoka 411-0036, Japan

    Offers clear views of both the Shinkansen and Mt. Fuji directly from the platform. It's conveniently located on the route between Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, making it an easy addition to an itinerary. Accessible via Kodama Shinkansen in about 50 minutes from Tokyo.

    MISHIMA STATIONView on Google Maps

  16. Wagyu Hokusai

    restaurant

    234-5 Yamazakichō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8032, Japan

    Favorite restaurant in Kyoto, known for their famous Kobe and Wagyu beef boxes. Worth a 30-minute wait.

    Wagyu HokusaiView on Google Maps

  17. Cloud Club Matcha

    cafe

    3 Chome-14-6 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

    Premium organic matcha latte, uses 5 scoops of matcha, rich and creamy. Also sells matcha and hojicha powder. No cash accepted.

    Cloud Club MatchaView on Google Maps

  18. Wagyu Nigiri

    81-5 Uedachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0852, Japan

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  19. Matcha (gokago)

    cafe

    2-chōme-258 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

    Matcha (gokago)View on Google Maps

  20. Ginza Tsuboyaki-imo

    restaurant

    Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 7-chōme−6−４ GINZA7BLDG 1階

    Specializes in slow-roasted sweet potatoes cooked for three hours in traditional clay pots, resulting in a fudgy, sweet flavor with a caramelized skin. Offers hot and cold options in various sizes, and a specialty sweet potato latte.

    Ginza Tsuboyaki-imoView on Google Maps