Discover Real Tokyo
with Tokyo Mate
From local favorite restaurants to hidden gems
Experience Tokyo the authentic way
From local favorite restaurants to hidden gems
Experience Tokyo the authentic way

Jiichiro at KITTE Marunouchi: baumkuchen prices, the KITTE-exclusive items, which to buy as a gift, how to store it, and the cafe.

The fruit parfait shop Tokyo locals queue for. Menu and prices, the morning and lunch deals, all branches, and when the wait is shortest.

Discover Tokyo Moheji at Marunouchi, a trendy monjayaki spot near Tokyo Station. Explore the best menu items, waiting tips, and stunning terrace views.

How long you wait at Toritake in Shibuya, whether it takes reservations, the top three skewers, and the takeout option. Open 12:00-23:00.

The best restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops near Kamakura Station and Komachi-dori. All rated 3.5+ on Tabelog, with walking distances from the station.

What to sort before a first Tokyo trip: when to go, which airport, entry paperwork, where to stay, transport passes and the apps to install.

Reaching Kamakura by JR or Odakyu, what the Enoshima-Kamakura Free Pass covers, a one-day route, and the Slam Dunk crossing.

Experience premium omakase for just 8,800 yen at Manten Sushi Nihonbashi. Detailed review on menu, price, TableCheck reservation, and walk-in tips.

How the queue works at Ginza Kagari, 2026 prices for all three tori paitan bowls, and an honest comparison of the broths.

All 12 toys in the January 2026 Happy Set, Crayon Shin-chan and Pompompurin, with the wave dates and how to order.