Tokyo Station is one of the busiest stations in Japan, home to many of the JR Lines as well as the Tokaido Shinkansen which runs between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka.   But Tokyo Station isn't just a simple station. It's a giant complex packed with many places to eat. Today, we're going to take a look at 7 places you can eat breakfast at Tokyo Station before departing on your journey.  

まゆさん(@maaaau_u)がシェアした投稿 - 2018年 4月月4日午前4時45分PDT

Fruit Parlor Kajitsuen Fruit Parlor Kajitsuen can be found in Kitchen Street which is a one-minute walk from the Yaesu North Exit ticket gates of Tokyo Station. As the name suggests, their menu is packed full of fresh fruity food. The breakfast menu has things like pancakes and toast, all of which arrive with fresh fruit. If you like to eat fruit in the morning then this is the place for you.    

港食拉麵沾麵さん(@adisshoni)がシェアした投稿 - 2018年 6月月21日午前7時31分PDT

Rokurinsha The popularity of Rokurinsha has never died down ever since it opened on Tokyo Ramen Street in 2009. It has gone on to become a leader in the tsukemen, or dipping noodle industry. The restaurant also serves three types of ramen in the morning. The irresistible soup is nice and light so can be enjoyed even in the early hours.    

Kazuho Niiyaさん(@kazuhoniiya)がシェアした投稿 - 2018年 1月月28日午前8時36分PST

Yaesu Hatsufuji This izakaya is located in Yaesu Shopping Mall and opens at 7am. They serve 7 different breakfast sets such as fried salmon, pork miso soup, fried eggs, and simmered meat and tofu. Their portions are big and they use great ingredients. If you want a Japanese-style breakfast then check this place out!    

岩谷佐和子(sawa)さん(@sawako1630)がシェアした投稿 - 2017年11月月3日午後8時32分PDT

Tsukiji Sushi Say Located in Gransta on floor B1F is Tsukiji Sushi Say, a sushi restaurant that has been around since 1889. Their recommended breakfast meal is sea bream with sesame sauce. The rich sauce replaces the usual soy sauce and covers a sea bream sashimi. It can be eaten as it is or covered with kombu and bonito dashi. Being able to eat fresh fish in the morning is a luxury!    

Nuteさん(@nutekusunoki)がシェアした投稿 - 2016年12月月29日午後11時20分PST

Misogen This looks like coffee, but it isn't. The drink is called 'Shijimi Expresso' and is made with clams from Lake Shinji in Shimane Prefecture together with flavoursome miso paste and served in an espresso cup. You get a small 70ml serving.    

makkyさん(@makky59)がシェアした投稿 - 2017年 2月月3日午後6時40分PST

T's Tantan Vegan food is hard to come by in Japan, but T's Tantan is a rare exception. Their vegan menu uses no meat, dairy or animal products. Enjoy a selection of vegan foods on their breakfast menu including shoyu ramen, tantanmen, soup and rice, and more. Their recommended meal is the 'Shiawase Tantan Soup Kake Gohan,' a mix of rice and grains and an original T's Tantan soup. Visit here if you want something healthy when you wake up.    

高橋美穂子さん(@mihoko_aromabeauty)がシェアした投稿 - 2016年11月月22日午後8時19分PST

Boulangerie La Terre If you're looking for bread in the morning then we recommend this place. They bake lots of fresh bread nice and early. This fluffy looking bread is made with milk from Jersey cattle from the city of Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture. Its fresh sweetness and fluffy texture is loved by customers.     We hope you find this useful when staying in Tokyo. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Tokyo Station.

Star of the ongoing hit anime series Bonobono and popular Sanrio character Pompompurin are joining hands in a new themed pop-up shop that will open in Tokyo Station from September 5 to November 26. Both characters are dressed up as stationmasters for the main visual. You can get your hands on exclusive merchandise at the pop-up shop with this image on them!   Pompompurin Pompompurin is a male golden retriever pup whose trademark is his brown hat. He’s an easy-going dog who hates staying indoors.   Bonobono Bonobono is a hugely popular manga series in Japan by Mikio Igarashimi which was first serialized in 1986 and has gone on to sell over 9 million copies. An anime adaptation began airing in April 2016. It follows Bono Bono, a baby sea otter who shows an interest in strange and mysterious things. The characters in the series are cute, laid-back and show the real way to enjoy life.   Don’t miss this special shop if you’re passing through Tokyo Station from next month!