Pure Cafe, Minami Aoyama

Whether you are vegan or just interested in finding a nutritious and delicious place to eat, I absolutely recommend Pure Cafe. It’s an oasis of...

By Alisa Kerr
April 4, 2014 | Food & Drink

JamRock Cafe, Harajuku

If you’re looking for authentic Jamaican food in a casual setting, look no further than JamRock Cafe in Harajuku. Not only is it a prime...

By Vivian Morelli
March 20, 2014 | Food & Drink

Breakfast at Lauderdale, Roppongi Hills

Breakfast and brunch places are in no short supply in Tokyo, but ones that open earlier than 10 or 11 a.m. most definitely are. That's...

By Mia Moranza
March 10, 2014 | Food & Drink

Rigoletto Bar and Grill, Roppongi Hills

Pretty much every restaurant, at every price point, has good and bad points. Rigoletto in Roppongi Hills does so much right and yet so much...

By Mia Moranza
February 28, 2014 | Food & Drink

Island Veggie, Hiroo

The acai berry craze that's sweeping the world has also hit Japan in a big way, with many smoothie joints and juice bars popping up...

By Mia Moranza
February 14, 2014 | Food & Drink

Recipe: Kabu no Soboroni

Japanese turnips, or kabu, are a very healthy vegetable with a wonderfully smooth texture. And since they happen to be in season now, it's the...

By Mari Nameshida
February 3, 2014 | Food & Drink

Nicolai Bergmann’s Aoyama Flagship

The large, modern Nicolai Bergmann complex in Minami Aoyama is the brand’s flagship store and showcases the very best in the popular florist's signature contemporary...

By Alisa Kerr
January 15, 2014 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle

Ristorante da Nino, Nogizaka

Antonino Lentini is sometimes described as the "Sicilian ambassador to Tokyo," demonstrating the high regard in which he is held by anyone who has had...

By Mia Moranza
January 13, 2014 | Food & Drink

Recipe: Kuri Kinton

Kuri Kinton is a traditional Japanese New Year's food (osechi) made from sweet potato and chestnuts. Each osechi dish has a symbolic meaning, and Japanese...

By Mari Nameshida
December 30, 2013 | Food & Drink

Bondi Cafe, Minami Azabu

While there is no shortage of great places to eat around Hiroo, when I am on the go with kids and a stroller, many are...

By Dinasha Cellura
December 20, 2013 | Food & Drink

Buying Natural and Organic Foods in Japan

More and more, our foods and personal products are becoming tainted with strange ingredients and preservatives, which are difficult to pronounce even in English. Throw...

By Luisa Heenan
December 17, 2013 | Food & Drink, Health & Beauty