MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is a hotel accommodation service run by MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON located in Harajuku and bookable via Airbnb. Our hotel isn't just popular for sleep, however: it has become a hot spot with stylish girls who get together and use it as a party space.   This is our Top 10 list of things you can do in SAKURAーone of the hotel roomsーso you can discover the best way to enjoy your stay in Harajuku.  

①Take advantage of the room decor and decorations to snap all the photos you can!

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS opened its first room SAKURA in December last year, and more recently ORIGAMI in August. From the walls to the furnishing, SAKURA is cherry blossom pink throughout, decked out with countless gorgeous Instagram-worthy spots popular with our female guests.   You can always get a beautiful photo together with the cherry blossom flower monument in the background, located behind the bed and bloomed right up to the ceiling. The enormous and comfy pink bed is piled full of lots of fluffy cushions. You can take some pretty romantic pictures too when snuggled on top or in the bed.

Photographer: Kayo Sekiguchi

Don't forget about the neon sign either, a symbol of the room and the Japanese kanji character for cherry blossom (桜 sakura). Sit on the sofa in front of it and make use of the sign's lighting to get a more dreamy and fantastical shot.  

②Popular Harajuku takeout food perfect for a night at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS SAKURA

  MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is located in Tokyo's fashion and culture hub of Harajuku, and that means it's within walking distance of some quintessential kawaii and Instagrammable food shops. We've picked out three we think are perfect for ordering takeout to enjoy back in your room at SAKURA.  

GOOD TOWN DOUGHNUTS

Smile Mango ¥420 / Raspberry Pistachio ¥400 / Sea Salt Caramel ¥390 (All Tax Inclusive)

GOOD TOWN DOUGHNUTS is a really popular doughnut shop in Harajuku. Their big size doughnuts not only look cute, they're the real deal taste-wise, and are also made with natural yeast, wheat flour from Hokkaido, sea salt sourced in Okinawa, sugar from Tanegashima, and organic oils. They are high-quality doughnuts full of flavour and plenty filling.   GOOD TOWN DOUGHNUTS Address: J-cube B1F, 6-12-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo) TEL: 03-5485-8827 Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 No Fixed Holidays Official Website: http://good-town.com/    

AND THE FRIET

Box (2 Friet Types) w/ Dip - From ¥800 (Before Tax)

This French fry shop makes their fries from a variety of carefully selected in-season potatoes, including potatoes from Belgium. They are crunchy on the outside and fluffy in the centre. They're also delicious even when eaten cold, making them a great takeout option. You can pick two types from six varieties for one box, plus a dip of your choice. A perfect party accompaniment.   AND THE FRIET Laforet Harajuku Address: Laforet Harajuku 2F, 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo TEL: 03-6434-7568 Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 No Fixed Holidays (Except when Laforet Harajuku is closed) Official Website: http://andthefriet.com/    

TOAST LUCK

<Macarons> From Left: Soybean Flour / Crunky / Cheese - ¥371 Each (Before Tax)

At TOAST LUCK, you can enjoy a whole range of different South Korean foods, including toast which is their main menu item. They also sell these marble-coloured macarons which are a little bigger than Japanese macarons. There's lots of flavours to choose from, all of which give you a different take on your regular macaron!   TOAST LUCK Address: 3-27-15 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo TEL: 03-6812-9499 Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00 No Fixed Holidays Official Website: https://www.toast-luck.com/    

③Line up all your food in your hotel room for a girls' night in

Gather all of your takeout goodies from around Harajuku for a girls' night in at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS SAKURA! The room has its own kitchen equipped with utensils, a microwave and refrigerator, so you can even prep your own food too. The living room is nice and spacious so you can really let your hair down and relax. There's a limited number of beds but there's no limit to the amount of people that can stay over, so invite all of your friends along!    

④Watch movies on the projector

The room is equipped with an Android TV mobile projector which has Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and other services on it as well as games. There's endless amounts of fun to be had, so grab your snacks and put on a movie or compete together in a game. The screen projects onto the white walls, so you can pick the best spot for viewing. Projecting it on the wall beside the bed means you can relax while watching films or music videos together.   The cherry blossom pink MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS SAKURA offers a memorable accommodation experience like no other. We will continue the Top 10 list in the next article entitled Birthday Edition.   Remember, if you're looking to stay in Harajuku, be sure to book with MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS.     Models: Aiko / RingoPhotographer: Haruka YamamotoWriter: Sayoko IshiiTranslator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

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