Burgers are becoming a big sensation in Japan. In the country's current burger boom, some very unique burgers have been whipped up. From the atmosphere to the wallpaper, at TEN FINGERS BURGER in Sangenjaya, you will feel like you are in an American Diner.  If that isn't enough to excite you, then the menu sure will. The burgers come in three different sizes: 10 Fingers, 8 Fingers and 6 Fingers to represent how many fingers you will need to hold the burger.We all love a filling burger, but TEN FINGERS BURGER has taken this to a whole new level, commemorating their one-year anniversary in June with the release of a seriously huge burger which stirred a drooling sensation.    We recommend you demolish this burger with a cream soda to enjoy a wonderful flavour combination. Inviting your friends to challenge this burger with you surely would be fun. And afterwards, you can all treat yourselves to this tempting and colourful banana split.   This burger is not only huge, but also delicious. Come challenge your 10 fingers (and possibly toes) to this impossibly massive burger!

Sushi Cafe Taro, a sushi restaurant that opened in Sangenjaya, Tokyo in December last year to successful popularity, is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen on March 1, 2019. The restaurant is a branch of the Brooklyn-based sushi restaurant Taro Sushi. Japanese sushi has become popular worldwide. Each country creates their own version and styles of the food, and Sushi Cafe Taro serves it New York Style. They sell the instantly-recognisable California roll sushi which is actually a rare sight in Japan as well as other kinds of sushi rolls, all at an affordable price.   Below is the restaurant's recommended menu item which is being made even better for the reopening.

Salmon Avocado Roll: ¥480

The roll is made with salmon from Alaska and complemented with avocado. Salmon is much more popular than tuna in the US which is the big fish in Japan.

 

Other picks include the Shrimp Tempura Roll made with large and tender Whiteleg shrimp and spicy sauce, the Una Avo Roll made with eel and avocado―a combination you wouldn't normally see in Japan―and much more.

Taiwan's crazy popular ice cream shop NINAO Gelato is opening its first ever branch in Japan. The grand opening of the new shop, which will be located in Sangenjaya, will take place on October 11, 2018. NINAO Gelato first made its appearance in 2012 in the city of Tainan which is on the southwest coast of Taiwan. They have around 110 refreshing and sweet flavours of soft serve ice cream and gelato to offer which switch up each day. The shop is credited with lighting the fire of the ice cream boom in Taiwan. It was a runner-up in the 2015 Gelato World Tour which was held in Tokyo and its popularity has continued to reign. The new Sangenjaya branch is not only the first in Japan - it's also the first overseas branch. They will also have 110 flavours including popular flavours from Taiwan as well as flavours that suit the taste buds of the Japanese market. Just two flavours will be served each week, meaning every visit will be a surprise. As well ice cream, you can order green tea and milk tea from which you can choose the temperature - hot, warm or cold. The shop is also getting a Japanese exclusive - tea containing "tea jelly." This tea jelly is served with both warm and cold drinks and offers an explosion of tea goodness when it enters your mouth.   This jelly can also be changed to medicinal jelly. There's the "Chrysanthemum Jelly" which aids in preventing colds, tiredness and has anti-ageing properties, and "Natsume Jelly" which warms the body, has potassium which helps against swellings, and antioxidants. The tea jelly is available with warm and cold drinks only.   Try popular ice cream from Taiwan while you're in Japan at NINAO Gelato Sangenjaya!    

Yuna Yabe and MIOCHIN are known for their unique fashion sense. The two of them have decided to bring their special YouTube features to MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON in the form of articles.   In this first entry, the two fashion gurus headed to six unique second hand shops both of them are personal fans of.   "3 Biki no Koneko" - Reasonably priced with a diverse line-up The first spot on today's list is 3 Biki no Koneko which can be found on the second floor of Harajuku ALTA, a shopping mall located partway down Takeshita Street, making it a very accessible and easy-to-find shop. The second hand items here are very reasonably priced. The customer ratio is diverse, from middle school children to foreigners, further showing the shop's affordable line-up. They have so many different things on display, even patterned cloth, character merchandise and a trove of accessories, so you're sure to find something you like. Yuna and MIOCHIN take no time at all to find something for themselves. Although it's still only the first stop on the list, they're prone to loosening their purse strings!       "Panama Boy" - A 39 year old second hand shop The next stop is Panama Boy which is distinguishable by its brick wall. It's an old shop that has stayed in the same location since 1979. They also operate outside Harajuku, with two branches in Sapporo and one branch each in Nagoya, Kyoto and Sendai. If you're someone who finds the hurdle too high when it comes to used clothes shops, then fret not. This shop is stocked with many different selections including plenty of casual designs that are easy to pick up. There's also vintage items on the second floor. Pick up one of the headdresses or lace robes for when you're dressing up for a special day. And don't miss the shop's original remade clothes. Panama Boy truly overflows with originality you won't find anywhere else.       "Kilo Shop" - Unique & Reasonable! The Kilo Shop flagship store is situated in Paris, France. Their best quality is their unique way of selling items by weight. Standing in the shop can be overwhelming due to the large quantity of items that pack it. Most second hand things in there are from Europe. MIOCHIN went straight to weighing something out! You press the button on the scale that is the same colour as the tag on the item you pick up and it will weigh it for you. This one's just ¥558! MIOCHIN could not contain her excitement at the cheap prices. It's very possible to find bargains for yourself here. Kilo Shop is full of clothes you won't find anywhere else - you'll have to make the trip there. Try finding some vintage treasures for yourself.     "KINJI" - The number of items is irresistible! The next stop is KINJI. It's in a favourable location opposite Laforet Harajuku along Meiji-dori. It's on floor B1F of the building. Once you enter, the spectacle will roll out before you and you'll gaze around wondering just how long it will take to make a round trip. It's that big. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that it has the biggest number of items and styles in Harajuku. Of course, they have everyday items too. You'd never get bored of going here even if you went every day.   A particularly popular part of the shop is the retro and fairy corner. This might be a good place to start looking if you're feeling a little lost. Yuna and MIOCHIN once again were quick to discover some second hand items they liked, and of course they bought them! Do you know the origin of the shop's name "KINJI"? It actually comes from the name of the company president's grandfather. Knowing a bit of history about somewhere can make you love it even more, right?       "thrift-tokyo" - ½ price when buying 10+ items! thrift-tokyo is located at the back of Cat Street. They sell both men's and women's items. The racks outside the shop are lined with colourful items too. You'll get excited before even entering. The thrill of thrift-tokyo is the cheap prices. But other second hand shops have cheap prices too. What's more surprising about this place is that you can get half the price when buying 10 or more items. This counts if it's two people buying at the same time too. It also needs to be over ¥1,900. Our two fashion icons are picking things in a calculated manner. All of the item prices are already reasonable, and you can get them even cheaper with the discount. How about visiting with a friend?     "G2?" - Unique girly retro The last stop of the day is G2?, a second hand shop with a girly-retro vibe. Their line-up is centred around vintage clothing from the 1950s-1970s in Europe and the US. Items here aren't just cute, they have a spiciness to them too. The interior displays make it feel as if you've been sucked into the room of a very stylish girl. Even just gazing around is fun. The vintage toy corner is apparently popular with foreign customers. You should definitely check out the record-shape bags. The shop is filled with designs you won't find anywhere else so you can stand out from the crowd.     Did you like this list? If you're in or going to Japan this summer be sure to visit Harajuku and shop to your heart's content at one of their many second hand stores.   And be sure to check out Yuna Yabe and MIOCHIN's YouTube channels below.

Ramen is a popular food across the globe with plenty of recognition as part of Japanese cuisine.

 

KINTON RAMEN is a ramen bar that first opened in Toronto, one of Canada's biggest cities. They have announced a new branch to open in Sangenjaya, a neighbourhood in Setagaya, Tokyo. The restaurant will hold its grand opening on May 18, 2018.

KINTON RAMEN established itself in 2012 as a pioneer orthodox ramen restaurant. They have ten branches across Toronto and Montreal, one in Seoul, and now their first in Japan.

The new restaurant is just a 3 minute walk from Sangenjaya Station. You'll find it down the alley next to the Docomo shop along Setagaya-dori. They serve up the same menu as in Canada: tonkotsu ramen, toripaitan ramen, cocktails, shochu, and sake.

For a limited time only, from May 18th to 31st, customers can get one free drink of either beer, cocktails, or soft drinks. This service is available for the month that they opened only.

*Select drinks not included in the offer. For those drinks served in glasses only.

Let's have the real ramen from Canada!

 

VINTAGE QOO TOKYO is a romantic vintage shop that can be likened to a jewel box. It’s located in a place a little beyond Omotesando’s alleyways. You’ll know it by its cute mix of vintage colours: white and pink.

 

 

Inside dangles a chandelier which lifts the atmosphere of the shop. Every article of clothing, and each bag, pair of shoes and so on lines the shop beautifully, and all stand out from one another. It’s the kind of dressing room you yearn for as a child – a place that will sweep you off your feet.

 

The store is particular about its wares, filling shelves with items from the 80s and 90s. Although everything in there is stuffed together side-by-side, you can feel that it’s from another time, with each high brand item donning its own texture and appearance.

 

At QOO, they don’t just sell clothes. They offer vintage furniture and interior items too. Their appeal comes from their designs and silhouettes which are distinct from the time they came from.

 

The wallpaper, decorating the shop with its original textile, and the ceiling layered with lattice that was used in gardens in the older days will tickle your heart.

 

VINTAGE QOO TOKYO celebrates its 6th year since opening this year. The owner, Junna Mori, opened it herself after gaining experience as a buyer with another company. The store began as a wholesaler.

 

“I plunged myself into visiting vintage shops in Daikanyama with a suitcase packed with items in hand. While I was doing that, I started to want to own my own shop.”

“Because I love second-hand clothes, I thought intensely about how I could keep them something close and familiar to people.”

 

Junna said this while delicately taking vintage items into her hand that have been picked to flow with the current times.

“For beginners, they find it hard to wipe thoughts about second-hand clothes and vintage like ‘If you’re not well-acquainted, you can’t wear them,’ and ‘It’s not a world I can enter,’ don’t they? It’s because of those people that I want to take in items that can add something your everyday life.”

 

It certainly is a waste that the culture of second-hand clothing is dying out because it’s a difficult world to get into.

“That’s why I want to carry on the legacy by matching items that flow with the current age and its trends.”

 

VINTAGE QOO TOKYO is dedicated to seizing the irreplaceable second-hand and vintage culture.

VINTAGE QOO TOKYO doesn’t have a set stock day, and it shows as those who may have visited the store yesterday will come the next day and say, ‘This wasn’t here yesterday!’ The lineup changes bit by bit every day.

 

“If you have a lot of items in stock because of a set day where goods arrive, and they sell well, then you’ll have a shortage of stock. I don’t like to think that people won’t come across something because they couldn’t make it in time with such timing like that, and so I value a fresh lineup every day.”

This is the kind of vintage lifestyle that VINTAGE QOO TOKYO offers. If it’s the luxurious kind of vintage that’ll strike a chord in your heart you’re looking for, then you will find it here.

 

Burberrys Trench Coat – ¥42,800 (Tax-Included) / Suede Belt – ¥2,800 (Tax-Included)

 

GUCCHI Floral T-shirt – ¥23,800 (Tax-Included)

 

CHANEL Round Double Flap Matelasse Plate Chain Bag – ¥218,800 (Tax-Included)