There must be many people who want to eat something sweet after enjoying shopping in the Ginza.

In this article, I will introduce to you some recommended pancake shops in Ginza.

Shiawase no Pancake Ginza Shop

This pancake shop located in Omotesando, Tokyo which always has long waiting lines, will open a new store in Ginza on the 23^rd of December 2017. The shop is located in front of the A5 Exit of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line’s Gina Station. The décor inside the shop has a relaxing atmosphere. They have an open kitchen in front of the shop so that customers can observe the cooking process. It will no doubt be exciting to seeing the making process of their pancakes.

凛津子さん(@mya22nya6v6)がシェアした投稿 - 12月 26, 2017 at 2:28午後 PST

Yukino Shita Ginza

Yukino Shita is a shop which uses strictly selected ingredients and makes hand-made pancakes. The sweet scent of the pancakes and the scent of coffee fills the natural-styled interior of the shop. Their popular pancake, “Yotsuba Cream Cheese Jikasei Rennyu (home-made condensed milk) Ice wo Soete” is a simple pancake without any topping so you can taste the rich texture of the dough. The coffees they offer goes well with their pancakes.

haru0229さん(@harumztn)がシェアした投稿 - 12月 26, 2017 at 4:11午前 PST

Eggs ‘n Things Ginza Shop

You can enjoy some “old-fashioned” pancakes topped with lots of raw cream inside this open-air, bright shop. Sitting on their terrace on a warm day is recommended. The pancake is not too sweet although it uses lots of raw cream and is recommended for women. You can enjoy eating at this shop since they sell a la carte breakfast/lunch menus and dinner menus (from 18:00).

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DAVID MYERS CAFÉ

This café introduces Californian-style, body/environment-friendly menu items. You can enjoy a dessert which uses wheat flour produced in Hokkaido with bananas and bitter caramel sauce put on top of a soft dough. It is a thick-flavored pancake using caramel sauce with the scent of bourbon and fresh bananas. This pancake is recommended for women.

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This shop has a Hawaiian atmosphere and their standard menu pancakes use lots of yoghurt inside the dough. Their crispy pancakes are created by pouring the dough into a frypan and then baking it in an oven for a long period of time.

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They sell more than 10 kinds of home-made desserts and their most popular item is their pancakes which are very healthy since they use yoghurt. You can put lightly bitter coffee sauce on top of the pancake which has a topping of tiramisu cream made with mascarpone and cream cheese, so the product is recommended for those of you who are not familiar to sweet desserts.

ohanaさん(@ohanapancake)がシェアした投稿 - 1月 24, 2017 at 12:06午前 PST

Ginza Coffee Shop Ginza Sukiyabashi Shop

A coffee shop located on the second floor of the building where BIGECHO is located. The building is located at the Sukiyabashi Intersection. The interior of the shop is chic with stylish decorations so this shop is recommended for not only women but also men. Their original maple butter pancake is very soft although the dough is thin so that customers can enjoy a unique texture.

How did you like our introduction to some cafes and shops which sell wonderful pancakes. Why not relax and enjoy some pancakes in the Ginza area.

Ever since GINZA SIX opened in spring this year it has become a hugely popular new location for the district of Ginza. Not only can you find all the fashion and lifestyle stores you could ever hope for in one place, but rows of food shops too selling foods and drinks that people are going crazy for. From the procession of shops you can find in Ginza we have carefully picked 5 worth checking out where you can get your hands on presents we guarantee people will be happy with. Bookmark this page too - you'll be happy you did.


1. "Yamagata Masamune - Kimoto Junmai 1898" (Imadeya Ginza)

This is a limited edition Japanese sake from Imadeya to be enjoyed together with a meal.

Imadeya Ginza is a sake brewer that stocks and ships close to 600 brands of local sake, authentic shochu, Japanese wine. If you're looking to buy Japanese alcohol then this is the place to go. The Yamagata Masamune Kimoto Junmai 1898 is produced by Mitobe Shuzo in Yamagata Prefecture. It's made with high quality sake rice  from Okayama Prefecture and omachi rice Akaiwa. As well as maintaining Yamagata Masamune's original flavours - a "sharp" flavour delivered by the firm taste of the rice and hard mineral water - the drink also has multiple layers of flavour thanks to the processing methods.

2. "Hokkaido Fresh Cream Pudding" (Marlowe - GINZA SIX branch)

A high quality dessert boasted by a restaurant that was established in 1984.

Marlowe is a café & restaurant located in front of "Tateishi" in Akiya, Yokosuka that is famous for its evening sun and as being selected as one of Kanagawa's 50 places of scenic beauty. The city's first expanding shop, Marlowe is a place where you can enjoy popular take-out sweets. The most popular sweet is a handmade baked pudding that comes in a beaker made with fresh cream from Hokkaido. It's popular for its velvety, rich flavour thanks to its ingredients that include high quality milk and fresh cream from Hokkaido, as well as eggs and vanilla means.

3. "Tokiba" (KUROGI CHACHA)

KUROGI CHACHA is a shop that preserves tradition while also challenging itself to create new flavours for Japanese wagashi (confectioneries)

"Kurogi" is said to be one of the hardest restaurants to reserve a place for in Japan. To maintain the same spirit as the original restaurant, "KUROGI CHACHA" is a collaboration with the Kyoto tea shop "Fukujuen." The delectable to look out for is the Tokiba, a mix of arrowroot and cream cheese from Japan. You can enjoy the delicious Uji matcha flavour together with the Japanese 'purin-like' texture. They also come in wooden boxes so they are perfect to give as a gift.

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4. "Semi Dried Fruits" (AYAfarm)
AYAfarm's dried fruits use only the freshest of fruits which are ripened and dried.

AYAfarm specialises in dried fruits made form fruits grown in Japan. The shop uses only seasonal fruits to create the high quality Japanese confections. Their dried fruits meet the highest standards using no artificial flavourings or sweeteners to ensure the original flavour of the fruit is drawn out. They also sell a range of limited edition goodies, so if you're someone that treasures the seasons then why not check out what they're selling?

5. Sandwiches (MEAT&GREEN SHUNJUKUSEI)

Nutritious sandwiches made with organic vegetables and fresh meat

MEAT&GREEN specialise in dry-aged meat, an original shop that sells sandwiches, New York style salads and more. The store's salads are always fresh and displayed in a show case lined with organically produced vegetables. The sandwiches are stuffed to the brim with seasoned ingredients which make for an Instagram picture and even a present to someone.

We hope you enjoyed our list. If you're looking for a gift to buy someone then look no further than GINZA SIX!

While shopping complexes such as Tokyu Plaza and GINZA SIX are on the rise, Ginza itself is a city that has been bustling with energy for a long time. It’s packed full of traditional and new shops and brings in people from all ages, young and old, and prides itself as the place to go during everyone’s days off. In this article we want to introduce to you some highly recommended shops and restaurants in Ginza.

Soft and “melty” omelet-rice “Kissa You”

“Kissa You” is located in Ginza, famous for Kabuki. The main reason most people come here is the soft and “melty“ omelet-rice which represents Japanese food nowadays.

You can hardly encounter this type of omelet-rice which is this smooth and light in texture. I recommend you drink “Kobu-tea” after the meal as the “Japanese way.”

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A wonderful meat cutlet burger at “Ginza Sato”

“Ginza Sato” is famous for a circular “meat cutlet burger”. They are offering an “original meat cutlet” from Kichijoji, dipped in special sauce then made into a burger.

 They make only 50 of these burgers a day. (￥380 for one) You can choose either a sweet or spicy sauce. You can enjoy the meat juice on a very soft bun.

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If you want to try one of Japan’s “soul foods” go to “Kommeraku”

Dashi Chazuke (rice in soup stock) is one of Japan’s soul foods. It is an easy and simple meal, but the soup or tea in this dish is sure to warm you up.

Komeraku’s set menu includes either soup and rice ball or rice in the soup stock and rice bowl. You can get the soup and rice ball set as a takeout. Just one mouthful of this dish and your whole body will be warmed. If you want to enjoy Japanese food in Ginza, you should go to “Komeraku.”

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Wonderful tea from Kyoto “Tsujiri Ginza”

“Tsujiri Ginza” is in a shopping mall, called GINZA SIX.

A matcha cream cake using lots of Uji matcha and a new product “Ginza Parfait” which has toppings of bean paste, yatsuhashi (local delicacy in Kyoto), Tsujiri’s warabi mochi (bracken starch dumplings) and Baumkuchen are selling at GINZA SIX for a limited offer. Let’s take a break during shopping in Ginza.

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Try “Jugettsudo’s” matcha parfait. A very popular sweets item.

Jugetsudo is a café managed by Maruyamanori that serves tea and nori (seaweed). It’s located only a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza.

Jugetsudo positions itself as a deliverer of Japanese culture, as not only does it have a shop in Japan, but in Paris too. The matcha in the matcha parfait is made using farming methods found in Nakajima. Underneath, the soft cream you will find granola, matcha syrup, and matcha kanten. The entire parfait is lavished with matcha, and the soft cream even has matcha powder sprinkled on top.

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Writer：Ellie

While shopping complexes such as Tokyu Plaza and GINZA SIX are on the rise, Ginza itself is a city that has been bustling with energy for a long time. It’s packed full of traditional and new shops and brings in people from all ages, young and old, and prides itself as the place to go during everyone’s days off.

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Today is one of those days, so we’ll be heading on a date with model Yutaro.

Jugetsudo is a café managed by Maruyamanori that serves tea and nori (seaweed). It’s located only a 1-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza. Jugetsudo positions itself as a deliverer of Japanese culture, as not only does it have a shop in Japan, but in Paris too.

Located on the 5^th floor of Kabukiza Tower in Ginza, the stylish interior design of Jugetsudo was created by Kengo Kuma. The décor features bamboo throughout the entire café, giving it that Japanese authenticity.

The parks were visible from our seats, making it a suitable location for a relaxing and comfortable date. There were so many great things on the menu so it was difficult to choose what to order, but we went for a matcha parfait and matcha Mont Blanc since they are popular items at Jugetsudo.

“Matcha is my favourite kind of sweet”

The first order to arrive was the matcha parfait which is made using farming methods found in Nakajima. It came with Hōjicha and totaled ￥1,480. The luxurious soft cream uses matcha that is made from mineral-rich soil in Nakajima. Underneath, the parfait is complete with granola, matcha syrup, and matcha kanten. The entire parfait is lavished with matcha, and the soft cream even has matcha powder sprinkled on top. The sweet matcha ice cream and slightly bitter taste of the matcha syrup make for a perfect combination! This is a sweet that anyone can get down with, even people who aren’t too good with sweet stuff.

“The powdered matcha on top of the soft cream is subtly bitter and delicious!”

“Wanna try?”

Of course, the Hōjicha that comes with the parfait is great too. The Hōjicha you will normally find being sold is made with second and third buds, but the Hōjicha in Jugetsudo boasts first buds. It’s a sweet and satisfying taste.

“Whew!”

 

The second order to arrive was the matcha Mont Blanc and cold-brew tea set which came to ￥1,450. The Mont Blanc is made with a matcha cream that has a slight bitter taste to it, and chestnut paste, to bring out a rich flavour. You eat the cake with chestnut on top, and as you approach the center you’ll find a big chestnut inside. The chestnuts used as Japanese chestnuts. The sponge has cream on top of it and liquid matcha mixed inside, making this a sophisticated dessert indeed.

What goes perfectly with the Mont Blanc is the cold-brew tea that comes in the set, called “Matsuri Mecha.” The sweet tea brings out a refreshing flavour in the aftertaste of the cake. It’s the perfect thing for the upcoming hot summer days.

To celebrate having gone out this day, we bought souvenirs and puddings, before saying goodbye.

The date with the matcha-loving Yutaro went by so quickly, but when I eat my pudding I will most definitely remember the happy day I spent today. Let’s plan our next date while eating our puddings ♡

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Ginza is a sophisticated town that you can enjoy in various ways such as visiting historical and old-established restaurants, typical sightseeing spots, and the latest fashion stores. There are some stores that carry lots of functional and fashionable stationaries in this town. Today, Ayumi Seto and I are going to visit the special stationary stores in Ginza area.

Starting with EDITO 365 in Shinmaru Building

Start strolling from the Shinmaru Building that is easily accessed from Otemachi and Tokyo train stations.

We visited the “EDITO 365” that carries a wide selection of stationary and miscellaneous goods on the forth floor of Shinmaru Building. They carry great quality stationary goods, original schedule note books and unique miscellaneous products.

We recommend “PAUL & JOE La Papeterie” which is the first stationary merchandise from the brand name called “PAUL & JOE.” This has drawn attention since last year, and they are going to start selling their spring season collection in 2017. This pattern that has kitties on a  pale spring color is really cute!

Ayumi’s favorite is the heart shaped metal pen holder which is the original holder that has shiny gold stamping. It is great to buy for yourself or give it as a gift to someone along with some note books.

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ÉDITO 365 in Shin-Marunouchi Building

Address：1-5-1 Shin-Marunouchi Building 4F, Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Hours：11:00AM to 9:00PM. Mon to Sat

11:00AM to 8:00PM. Sun. and holidays

Holiday：Open 7 days a week(Except January 1 and legally required days for inspection)

To “Gekko-so Art Supply store”

The next one we visited is “Ginza Gekko-so Art Supply Store” located In Hanatsubaki Street, Ginza 8 Chome. It is a historical art supply store that was established in 1917.

This store only carries original art supply products. The products include colors, brushes and sketch books made by the craftsman and have a horn emblem that signature “call good friends.”

They succeed making all Japanese made colors since 1940, and the color named “cobalt violet pink” won 1^st prize in the World Painting Color Award in 1971. They still have been creating high quality art supplies, and so many colorful paintings such as oil colors, water colors and gouache placed all over the wall.

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Gekko-so Art Supply store

Address：8-7-2 Eiju Building 1F・B1F, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Hours：11:00AM to 7:00PM.

Holiday：Year end and New Year Holidays.

Only 1st floor painting material department is closed on Wednesday.

(The following day if it falls on a public holiday)

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To the old-established miscellaneous goods store “Ginza Hiratsuka”

The next store we visited was “Ginza Hiratsuka” which is very close from “Gekko-so Art Supply store.” It is historical store which was established in 1913 located in Konparu Street which is the back street of Main Street in Ginza. They carry woodworking joints, wood products, letter sets, and small envelopes.

One of the most popular products in this store is a special envelope for a monetary gift that printed the pictures by woodcut on hand-made Japanese Washi paper. All processes, from cutting papers to assembling envelopes, are done by professional craftsman.

The person who welcomed us is Hikotaro Hiratsuka who is the third-generation owner of this store. He has a lovely smile and great hospitality. The hand-made crafts put importance on great Japanese quality. Why don’t you stop by here if you have chance to visit to Ginza?

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Hiratsuka in Ginza

Address：8-7-6 , Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Hours：11:00AM to 6:00PM.

Holiday：Closed on Sun and holidays．(December is 7 days a week)

To “Ginza Sato” which has great ground meat cutlet hamburger!

The next one we visited is “Ginza Sato” which is famous of round ground meat cutlet hamburger. The meat cutlet soaked in the special sauce that was made in “Ganso Mary Menchi Katsu (round ground meat cutlet)” which is known as the store that has so many people to be in line to get them in Kichijoji. They serve the cutlet with soft buns, and sell it as a hamburger.

They only sell fifty of their specialty food, Maru Menchi Katsu Burger (round meat cutlet hamburger), per day. (380yen for each) You can choose the sauce either sweet or spicy. You can be fully satisfied with the taste of juicy meat cutlet being held with soft buns.

This beef cutlet cost 240yen each. The juicy ground beef, which is a great combination with minced onions, is covered with crispy flour.

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Ginza -Satou

Address：1-14-1 , Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Hours：11:00AM ~ sold out

Holiday：Closed on Sun and holidays．

After we ate the meat cutlet hamburger at Kyobashi Park, we finishied strolling in Ginza for today! We are very satisfied with visiting special stationary stores and getting the good food at the famous store. Did you have fun?

Please refer to this article when you want to get something special for yourself or someone special.

Photo & Writer：Haruka Yamamoto

Model： Ayumi Seto @setoayumi

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