In addition to the beckoning cat temple, Gōtokuji, there is another temple in Tokyo that is secluded from the capital’s hustle and bustle. Located west of Jiyūgaoka, Kuhonbutsu Jōshin-ji (九品仏淨眞寺) is an ancient temple with an enchanting dry landscape garden. It is a spot in the urban jungle that will make you feel like you […]
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If you are from Europe, you might have heard of Dalloyau (ダロワイヨ), a long-established French royal purveyor. This is a place where you can not only enjoy sweets but also experience French food culture and history. The renowned patisserie traiteur with over 20 stores in Japan has its flagship store in Jiyūgaoka. While retaining the
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Jiyūgaoka in Tokyo is recognized as the prefecture’s hotbed of sweets. Whether it is the Japanese traditional confectioneries or the Western sweets, there are several spots in the relaxing town that can satisfy your craving for sweets and desserts. If you don’t have time to try each of them out, here is our list of
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If you are a vegan, you might have heard of T’s Tantan, a vegan restaurant loved by most vegans in Tokyo. The famous vegan restaurant chain’s origin is T’s Restaurant (太陽と大地の食卓 T’s レストラン) in Jiyūgaoka (自由が丘). The owner was able to open T’s Tantan because T’s Restaurant was successful. So, if you ever plan to
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