MOSHI MOSHI BOX Questionnaire to 100 Foreigners: #1 “What’s the tastiest food you have eaten in Japan?”
Hi, everyone. I’m Shiota, the director of the MOSHI MOSHI BOX.
We are starting a new series where we ask questions to 100 overseas visitors to Japan. We will give questionnaires to foreign tourists that come into the MOSHI MOSHI BOX related to Japan and announce the results on the website.
For the first entry, we asked 100 people from overseas “What’s the tastiest food you have eaten in Japan?” Answers varied from traditional Japanese food that you can probably guess to other unexpected choices. Let’s take a look at the ranking!
1st Place: Sushi (43 Votes)
Coming in 1st place is sushi which is nearly double that of the 2nd place result! The view must be that Japanese food = sushi. There were lots of opinions by people expressing their love for sushi like the ones below.
”It’s totally different from the food in Germany! The fish and rice are delicious.” (Kasey/Australia)
・”The sushi I ate at Tsukiji was the freshest and most delicious in the world.” (Mary/Hong Kong)
・”I don’t like the sushi in my country all that much, but eating it in Japan is delicious.” (Nadia/US)
・”I love the tuna! I really love the tuna!!” (Kyle/Brazil)
2nd Place: Ramen (23 Votes)
Ramen received a lot of support among males. It seems that rich flavours such as tonkotsu and Iekei are popular.
”I tried to imitate making ramen once in Chile but it it’s no match for Japan’s ramen!” (Cristobal /Chile)
・”Ramen isn’t well known in my country. I can only eat it in Japan, so I feel great today!” (Mark/Australia)
・”I had Iekei ramen. I like fatty things, so it was really satisfying.” (Costa Rica)
3rd Place: Okonomiyaki (10 Votes)
You can enjoy many variations of okonomiyaki depending on the ingredients. A great thing about it is that you can make it yourself.
”There was cheese inside, but it was so good together with the sauce.” (Mario/UK)
・”I love rich flavoured things. The sauce is the best!” (Denis/France)
・”I’m happy that I can make it myself, it’s fun.” (Naomi/US)
Other Answers
Karaage:
“It’s like friend chicken but even tastier.” (Carld/US)
Crepes:
“I wanted to eat crepes in Harajuku! They were delicious.” (Wan/Hong Kong)
Tempura Soba:
・”I like it because the flavour of the soup is light. The crunchy texture of the tempura batter is nice too.” (Himana/Argentin)
Katsu Curry:
“I love Japanese curry. The fact that it has katsu too makes it amazing!” (Emily/Australia)
Japanese-Style Breakfast:
“I ate breakfast at a hotel. With just a small quantity I was amazed at the number of items that were served.” (UK)
Ochazuke:
“I don’t have it in my country, so I was astonished, but it was delicious. It’s an innovative idea, it’s great.” (Philippines)
Roast Beef Don:
“I ate at the famous ‘Red Rock’ and it was the best! I could see why everyone was lined up.” (South Korea)
Did you like our first questionnaire? There was a lot of food on the list that Japanese people love too, but it’s interesting to see it from different points of view.
If you have any questions about anything or ideas that you want us to cover then send us a message on our Facebook page!
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We’ll continue to hold more questionnaires with overseas tourists at the MOSHI MOSHI BOX, so be sure to drop by if you’re in Harajuku!
■MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
MOSHI MOSHI BOX is a tourist information center located at the cross road of Takeshita Street, Meiji Street, and Harajuku Street. The staff there are experts on the Harajuku area. You can get the most up-to-date news of Harajuku from the site.
Services:
Service list
・free wi-fi
・free water
・free PC & charge
・baggage room
・gift shop
・currency exchange
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: The year-end and New Year holidays
Contact: 03-2225-6447
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It's safe to say that a lot of people who travel around Tokyo use Shinjuku Station. There's a lot of souvenir shops around there, but it can be difficult to know what to buy.
In this article, the staff over at the MOSHI MOSHI BOX, Harajuku's tourist information center loved by travelers, will introduce you to some places to pick up a great souvenir around Shinjuku station, all easily accessible via train lines and the shinkansen!
Ruki’s Recommendations (Spanish Staff) – "BAKE CHEESE TART" They have a crispy and fluffy texture! They're sweet and really delicious. They're tasty as they are, but I recommend eating them hot when the shop opens, that's when they're best♡ ◼︎Information BAKE CHEESE TART - Shinjuku LUMINE EST Branch Address: LUMINE EST Shinjuku 1F, 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Opening Hours: [Monday-Friday] 11:00-22:00 / [Weekends & Holidays] 10:30-22:00 No Fixed Holidays. (Except when LUMINE EST Shinjuku is closed) Access: Inside JR Shinjuku Station TEL: 03-5925-8170 Website: http://www.bake.co.jp/Minimal's Recommendations (Hong Kong Staff) – Cream Puffs at "Choux d’Enfer Paris"
Cute, bite-sized cream puffs! The outside sugar is crunchy and the dough is light.They have regular flavours like custard and chocolate, but also Japanese-style flavours including cherry blossom and matcha.
◼︎Information
Choux d’Enfer PARIS NEWoMan - Shinjuku Branch
Address: NEWoMan (Inside Shinjuku Station at New South Exit), 5-24-55 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 8:00～22:00
No Fixed Holidays.
Access: Inside JR Shinjuku Station at New South Exit
TEL: 03-3354-2181
Website: http://choux-d-enfer-paris.jpBanako's Recommendations (Chinese-Speaking Staff) – "Ginza Cozy Corner"
Ginza Cozy Corner sells delicious western-style confectioneries. I recommend their matcha flavoured yakikashi (baked sweets)! They're made with carefully selected high quality ingredients such as Uji matcha and Uji houjicha that will make you feel relaxed. You can enjoy a combination of traditional Japan and western-style confectionery!◼︎Information
Ginza Cozy Corner - JR Shinjuku Station South Exit Grounds
Address: JR Shinjuku Station South Exit Grounds, 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 9:00-23:00
No Fixed Holidays.
Access: JR Shinjuku Station South Exit Grounds
TEL: 03-3346-0192
Website: http://www.cozycorner.co.jp/Midori's Recommendations (Miss ID Semifinalist) - Pochiokaki at "Hyouhyouan" These crunchy rice crackers come in decorative envelopes with beautiful Edo designs! They can of course be given as a New Year's gift, and are a sign of good luck as a celebratory present. The rice crackers are also made of a rare mochi rice from Toyama Prefecture. They will satisfy kids and adults alike. ◼︎Information Hyouhyouan Address: NEWoMan SHINJUKU 2F, 5-24-55 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo Opening Hours: 08:00-22:00 Access: 30-minutes' on foot from JR Shinjuku Station South Exit TEL: 03-6380-1377 Website: http://www.kakiyama.com/hyohyoan/Ellie's Recommendations (English-Speaking Staff) - Namasasara at "Yui"
This shop sells cute bite-sized Japanese sweets. You can buy them from inside NEWoMan which is a shopping facility directly connected to Shinjuku Station. Each and every one of their fine confectioneries are carefully handmade by experts. They sell sweets individually too, so I recommend them as a little present!◼︎Information
Yui - NEWoMan Shinjuku
Address: Yui NEWoMan Shinjuku 2F, 5-24-55 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 8:00-22:00
Access: 30-minutes' on foot from JR Shinjuku Station South Exit
TEL: 03-3353-5521
Website: http://www.ryoguchiya-korekiyo.co.jp/Shiota's Recommendations (Director of MOSHI MOSHI BOX) - An Chocolate at "L'OLIOLI 365"
"An Chocolate" is a steamed dessert made with red bean and chocolate. The center has two layers and the bottom is a red bean and chocolate mousse. They have plenty of flavours including apricot jam, caramel, matcha and more.◼︎Information
L'OLIOLI 365 - Shinjuku Isetan Branch
Address: Shinjuku Isetan B1F, 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours: 10:30-20:00
No Fixed Holidays. (Except when Isetan is closed)
Access: 4-minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station via any line
TEL: 03-3352-1111
Website: http://www.anniversary-web.co.jp/lolioli/text/top.htmlDid you enjoy the staff's list?
If you find yourself stuck on what to buy as a gift, then be sure to reference this article. Have a wonderful trip in Tokyo♫
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Tokyo Station is a station used by many tourists. When you visit Tokyo, of course, you will want to buy some souvenirs. But you may wonder, what souvenirs are “good” Tokyo souvenirs?
In this article, the staff of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center, who love to travel, will introduce to you some recommended souvenirs which can be bought in and around Tokyo Station.
“Ohana no Babaroa Ball Cake”recommended by our Spanish staff, Luki.
I am sure that this gift is suitable to be given to women who loves flowers.
The product uses eatable flowers and has a gorgeous looking/splendid taste.
◼︎InformationHana no Babaroa havaro
Address: Tokyo Station Ichibangai (first shopping area) 1F TOKYO ME＋, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Business hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 2:30, Saturday, Sunday, holidays 9:00 to 20:00
Fixed holidays: None
Access: Near the ticket-collecting area of North Yaesu Exit/Entrance, Tokyo
TEL：03-3218-0051
URL：http://www.hana-no-babaroa.com/“Torotoro Yaki Cup Cheese” recommended by our Hong Konger staff, Minimal.
A very popular product where some days about 4,000 pieces are sold in a day! The combination of the melty cream cheese and crunchy cookie tart is awesome.
You can enjoy the product by heating it or cooling it.
◼︎InformationFromage Terra
Address: Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit/Entrance’s ticket collecting area, Keiyo Street 1F, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyodaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 8:00 to 21:00
Access: Inside Keiyo Street, JR Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-6256-0845
URL：http://terraconfect.tokyo/fromageterra/“Siretoco Doughnut”recommdend by our Chinese-speaking staff, Banako
Many cute animals are place on top of a doughnut and of course, the doughnuts taste good.
Each animal is very cute and there are Tokyo Station-limited variations!
◼︎InformationSiretoco Factory Tokyo Station Keiyo Street Store
Address: 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Business hours: 8:00 to 22:00
Access: Right side of Keiyo Street near JR Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-3218-8022
URL：http://siretoco23.com/“Tokyo Banana - Banana Yogurt Flavor” recommended by the Miss ID Semi-Finalist, Midori.
Did you know that a new version of Tokyo Banana (a very famous sweets item of Tokyo), a collaborative item with the panda cub in Ueno Zoo called Xiang Xiang, was released!?
The flavor of the product is banana & yogurt. Eating this item will feel a bit “mottainai”to eat. That is, it looks too cute to be eaten because the illustration of the panda cub is so cute!
◼︎InformationTokyo Banana - Panda Banana Yogurt Flavor “Miitsuketa”
Price: 515 yen – 4 pieces / 1,080 yen – 8 pieces / 1,595 yen – 12 pieces (all prices include tax)
Access: Tokyo Banana Aka Renga Building (inside the ticket collecting area)
URL：http://www.tokyobanana.jp/products/banana_panda.html“Gomatamago” recommended by our English-speaking staff, Ellie.
This sweets item is a standard souvenir of Tokyo. The black sesame paste, and black sesame jam are wrapped inside a castella sponge cake and the whole cake is coated with a white chocolate.
The splendid harmony of the 4 layers is addictive. The shape of the product which looks like an egg is very cute♡ The name, Gomatamago means, “goma” = “sesame” and “tamago”=”egg.”
◼︎InformationAddress: Daimaru Tokyo Store 1F, 1-9-1, Marunouchi, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Business hours: <Monday to Friday> 10:00 to 21:00, <Saturday, Sunday and holidays> 10:00 to 20:00
※The business hours are as same as the Daimaru Tokyo Store
Fixed holidays: as same as Daimaru Tokyo Store
Access: JR Tokyo Station, near the north exit/entrance ticket collecting area
TEL：03-3212-8011
URL：http://www.tokyotamago.com/“Tokyo Hiyoko” recommended by the director of MOSHI MOSHI BOX, Shiota.
A standard Tokyo souvenir dessert comprised of a sweet bean jam wrapped in a soft dough.
Don’t miss the various of flavors which are sold for a limited time offers!
◼︎InformationTokyo Hiyoko Tokyo Meika Hiyoko
Available places: Souvenir stores in Tokyo including Daimaru Tokyo Store
Price: 605 yen – 5 pieces / 1,080 yen – 9 pieces / 2,160 yen – 18 pieces (all prices include tax)
URL：http://www.tokyo-hiyoko.co.jp/How did you like our MOSHI MOSHI BOX staff recommended Tokyo souvenirs? Please refer to this article when you are not sure which Tokyo souvenir to buy. Let’s have fun in Tokyo!
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Osaka is known as a popular sightseeing spot in Japan. So, when you visit Osaka, of course, you will want to buy some souvenirs. But you may wonder, what souvenir is a good souvenir to buy in Osaka.
In his article, the staff of MOSHI MOSHI BOX who love to travel, will introduce to you some recommended souvenirs which can be bought in and around Osaka Station.
“Nakanoshima Caramel Scotch recommended by our Spanish staff, Ruki.
It looks like a cookie but it is a snack which includes caramel and almonds.
The crunchy texture of scotch is superb. The blue box is very cute too.◼︎Information
Nakanoshima Caramel Scotch
Available store: Entrée Marche Osaka
Address: 3-1-1, Umeda, Kitaku, Osakashi, Osaka
Business hours: 6:00 to 13:00
TEL：06-6440-1122“batondor” recommended by our Hong Kong staff Minimal
A special stick dessert with only eight sticks in a box.
The taste of the product is very thick compared to “Pockies” which can be bought at convenience stores and it has the flavor of butter. It is a great match with alcohol!◼︎Information
batondor Hankyu Umeda Store
Address: B1F, Umeda Honten, 8-7, Kakutacho, Kitaku, Osaka
Business hours: Friday, Sutarday – 10:00 to 21:00
Sunday to Thursday – 10:00 to 20:00
TEL：06-6361-1381
URL：http://www.glico.co.jp/batondor/index.html“Fueki Pudding” recommended by our Chinese-speaking staff, Banako
A pudding using the motif of the good-old Fueki paste container. The container can be used as an accessory case or interior. I am planning to buy it for my friends when I visit Osaka next time.◼︎Information
Fueki Pudding
Available venue: Inside Osaka Station
Price: 700 yen – two pieces (tax not included), three pieces – 1,200 yen (tax not included)
TEL：06-6648-4678“Tenten Hitokuchi Gyoza” recommended by the Miss ID Semi-Finalist Midori
I always buy this product when I visit Osaka. I don’t cook at all but this gyoza (dumpling) is very easy to make.
It is recommended to put it into a pot during the cold season!◼︎Information
Tenten Hitokuchi Gyoza
Available stores:
Entrée Marche Osaka
Available hours: 8:00 to 24:00
Seven-Eleven Heart in JR Osaka Station North Store
Available hours: 7:00 to 24:00
Seven-Eleven Heart in JR Osaka Station Access Bridge Store
Available hours: 7:00 to 23:00
Seven Eleven Heart in JR Osaka Station Midosuji South Entrance/Exit Store
Available hours: 7:00 to 23:00
Seven-Eleven Heart in JR Osaka 11th Gate Store
Available store: 7:00 to 21:00
URL：http://www.tenten.co.jp/“Jagariko Takoyaki Aji” recommended by English-speaking staff, Ellie
Takoyaki is one of the most famous foods of Osaka. As you might know, Jagariko is a very popular snack among Japanese people but this flavor has a thick flavor of takoyaki.
It is fairy cheep and it is a very “Osaka-like” product which is suitable to be bought as a gift for your friends!◼︎Information
Jagariko Takoyaki Aji
Available stores: Convenience stores souvenir stores throughout Japan.
Price: 864 yen per box (tax included)
URL：http://www.calbee.co.jp/shohinkensaku/product/?p=20090928135716"Rikuro Ojisanno Omise - Yakitate (freshly baked) Cheese Cake" recommended by the curator of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Shiota.
A tasteful cheese cake famous in Osaka. You can watch the staff of the shop making cheese cakes! It is recommended to warm this cake up before you eat it. Of course, you can also enjoy the product after cooling it down inside a refrigerator.
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Rikuro Ojisan no Omise Daimaru Umeda Store
Address: 3-1-1, Umeda, Kitaku, West Osaka / Japanese/Western dessert floor, B1F of Daimaru Umeda Store
TEL：0120-57-2132
URL：http://www.rikuro.co.jp/How did you like our MOSHI MOSHI BOX staff recommended Osaka souvenirs? Please refer to this article when you are not sure which souvenir to buy. Let’s have fun in Osaka, a city which has lots of delicious food and unique items.
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In the world-famous movie, Star Wars, you can find many elements of Japanese samurai culture.
As many of you might know, George Lucas is a big fan of Kurosawa Akira’s movies and it is a famous story that he offered Toshiro Mifune, an actor who played in many of Kurosawa’s movies, the part of Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars.
This time, I joined the course called “Samurai Training” held by the kimono rental shop, “Yumenoya” in Asakusa to enjoy STAR WARS™/Jedi Challenges to the fullest.
To get to Yumenoya, go through the Kaminarimon and turn right at Nakamisedori. And you will see it on your right. Look for the mannequin wearing a kimono.
It is just a 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa station on Tokyo Metro Ginza line. It’s in a very convenient location.You must wear wafuku (traditional Japanese clothes) to participate in Samurai Training. There are many kinds of kimonos available.
This time, I chose a red kimono which looks strong.
Now Ruki’s ready to meet the challenge. She learned how to hold a katana and make a stroke pose.
Today’s teacher is Ukon Takafuji who is the second generation of “Buto Takafujiryu” from Kanazawa-shi, Ishikawa Prefecture.
In addition to offering lectures, both in Japan and abroad, he established an exercise routine called, “Katana Exercise” to introduce the charms of traditional arts.
Now let’s start the training program. Get dressed in your “furisode” and let’s begin the battle!
First, Ruki learned how to bow.
Ruki “the Katana is much longer than I thought it would be and it’s difficult to use.
After rehearsing for 30 minutes, Luki could use the katana fairy well.
And now let’s beggingSTAR WARS™/Jedi Challenges.This isSTAR WARS™/Jedi Challenges which Lenovo developed. First , download the Jedi Challenges application and set your smartphone in the goggle.
The models which this app can be used are iPhone 6, Plus, iPhone X, Galaxy 7, edge, S8, Pixel / Pixel XL, LG G6, Moto Z2 Force Edition and Android smartphones.
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese are can be used. (2018 January )First, connect the light saver and smartphone to Bluetooth. It’s good its wireless.
It’s much lighter than you would think and it won’t slip because it has a good grip.
This light saver is just like a real thing in every detail. Just by looking at it, you can enjoy the world view of this game.Fasten the the smartphone to the goggles as is instructed in the app. It cannot be used with other apps.
It is also recommended that you turn your banner off so that it’s not interrupt your game.When you put your AR goggles on, a 360 degree 3D image will appear. Look around and you can enter the world Star Wars.
The half invisible characters will appear as life-sized characters. You can experience the scene where Princess Leia asks Obi-Wan for help - the best scene in EP4.
If you play the game in the darkened room the images will be even clear and the atmosphere will be awesome.There are 3 types of games in total, however the best game is “light saver battle.”
In this game you can actually fight with the characters that appeared in the story using the light saver.“I can see the light saver!” says Ruki in excitement. If it was for real you would have to do special training to be able to use the light saver. But in this game it is so easy to use. The power of technology is amazing. Thank you, Lenovo!!
At the early stage you can successfully finish but as the stages advance you enemies will become stronger and stronger. This time it is battle with Darth Maul. The life-size characters coming this way look so real-looking. Ruki looks like he is going to run away.
In the light saver battle, you have to stop you opponent’s light saver and then duck your opponent’s light saver, all the while looking for a moment for you to attack. Using AR you can experience a real battle scene. A hint will appear momentarily on the screen to suggest to you how to convey a big damage when your opponent is off guard. You have a chance to cause major damage. Don’t miss this chance. While you are playing this game you will no doubt be moving about, so make sure that there are no obstacles in your way and it is best to play the game in a wide space.
Ruki: “When you cut your opponent with the light saver, the light saver shakes and it is as if it is for real. It really feels like you have entered the world of the movie.”
Using sword-work learned directly from teacher Ukon, and after a desperate struggle, somehow you were able to win over Darth Maul.
The light saver is not for real but this is the way you will feel.We finished Samurai training and got a certificate.
Overall Luki becoming a closer to be Jedi...?
In addition, STAR WARS™/Jedi Challenge includes other games.
Your concentration and strategy will be tested in Holochess.
By making best use of the aliens in this game you are trying to increase your territory in the chessboard.This is a strategy game where rebel forces fight with the mighty empire forces.
Enlarge your front line bases and repel the empire forces!You might be able to become a Jedi by playing STAR WARS™/Jedi Challenge!
May the force be with you!
Model:Ruki
Writer:Nao Shiota
◼︎InformationSTAR WARS™/Jedi Challenges
URL：https://www3.lenovo.com/jp/ja/jedichallenges/
Yumenoya Asakusa
Address: 1-36-8 Venis 2F, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours : 10:00-18:00
No Fixed Holidays.
Access: 2 minutes on foot from Asakusa station on Tokyo Metro Ginza LineTEL：03-5770-5131
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Seven Japanese restaurants which offer fabulous lunches (below 1,500 yen) recommended by the “master” of Harajuku!
Hello, everyone. My name is Shiota. I am the curator of MOSHI MOSHI BOX’s Harajuku Information Center and I visit Harajuku about six days a week.
In this article, I will introduce to you some restaurants where you can enjoy Japanese lunches popular among people from both home and abroad.
“bio ojiyan café” where Japanese dishes can be enjoyed in a stylish space
The standard menu of this café is ojiya (rice stew) made of various healthy ingredients. You can custom-make your own ojiya by choosing the broth and toppings at will.They also sell set menus such as donburis.
詳しくはこちら：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/ja/67336
■Information
bio ojiyan café(ビオ オジヤンカフェ)
住所：東京都渋谷区神宮前4-26-28 矢内ビル1F
営業時間：12:00〜21:00
定休日：なし
TEL：03-3746-5990
食べログURL：https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13003318/
※英字メニューあり和風・イタリアンまでバラエティ豊かな「うどん伊呂波」
少し変わったものを提供し、お客様に楽しんで頂きたい思いから、和風×イタリアンを融合した創作うどんを考案しているお店。もちろん、しっかり和風のメニューもそ揃っています。麺にしっかりと弾力があってとても美味しいですよ。
Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/67375■Informationbio ojiyan café
Address: 1F, Yanai Building, 4-26-28, JIngumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 12:00 to 21:00
Holiday: no holiday
TEL：03-3746-5990
URL：https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13118779/
※English menu is available.“Udon Iroha” which sells a variety of udons from Italian udon noodles to Japanese udon noodles.
This restaurant offers original udon noodle menus which are a mixture of an Italian taste and Japanese taste. Of course, they sell many Japanese dishes as well. The noodles they offer are chewy and very delicious.Detailed information：http://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/71295
■Information
TrusukameroAddress: 4-27-2, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
TEL：03-5413-3947
Business hours: 【weekday】12:00 – 16:00(L.O.15:30) 17:30 – 23:00(L.O.22:00)
【Saturday/Sunday/holiday】12:00 – 23:00 (L.O.22:00)
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line “Meiji Jingu Mae” / 7 minutes on foot from Harajuku Station
URL：http://www.kiwa-group.co.jp/restaurant/441/>>next page
Sakura Tei is a teppanyaki (meat and vegetable roasted on a hot plate) restaurant which is located beside “Design Festa Gallery.”
The okonomiyaki (thin and flat pancakes cooked on a hot plate with bits of meats, seafood and chopped cabbage) using their original broth is very delicious.The artwork on the walls of the shop gets changed regularly so it is always exciting to see.
◼︎InformationOkonomiyaki Monjano Harajuku Sakuratei
Address: 3-20-1, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 24:00
Holiday: no holiday
Access: 8 minutes on foot from Takeshita Exit, Harajuku Station, JR Yamanote Line
4 minutes on foot from 5th Exit, Meiji Jingumae Station, Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
TEL：03-3479-0039
URL：http://www.sakuratei.co.jp/wp3/“Heiroku Zushi” where you can enjoy reasonable sushis
Almost every Japanese person likes Kaitenzushi (sushi-go-round restaurants) where you can enjoy delicious sushi from 100 yen per plate. They sell original menus and unique named menu items such as “Dragon Roll (a sushi using avocado).” They also sell reimported sushis such as “California Roll” and “Vegetarian Roll” so visitors from foreign countries can enjoy the restaurant.◼︎Information Heiroku Zushi / Tokyo Shibuya Omotesando Store Address: 5-8-5, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo Business hours: 11:00 to 21:30 TEL：03-3498-3968 URL：https://www.heiroku.jp/store/tokyo-shibuya-omotesando/ ※English menu and English-speaking staff are availableRamen Dining JinGuRamen Dining JinGuTakayoshi Kurodaさん(@tkys0718)がシェアした投稿 -A ramen shop which sells beef bone broth ramen and dip ramen which use the original soup created by the owner who has been making ramen for ten years. You will surely become addicted to the taste of this ramen which is fresher than pig bone broth ramen. The store is recommended for women since the store is quiet.
They hold ramen-making classes (reservation must be made) so please check out the store if you are interested in making ramen.
◼︎InformationRamen Dining JinGu
Address: 4-32-5, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: [Monday to Friday] 11:30〜23:00
[Saturday / holiday] 11:00 to 23:00
[Sunday] 11:00 to 22:00
Access: 4 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station
Holiday: no holiday
TEL：03-6434-9910
URL：http://jingu.asia/Very cheap! “Tendon Tenya” where you can enjoy affordable Japanese dishes
They sell udon noodles and buckwheat noodles other than their standard menu which is tendon (a bowl of rice topped with deep-fried prawns).
It might be a good idea to order a take-out menu since the store gets crowded at lunch time.
◼︎InformationTendon Tenya Harajuku Store
Address: 〒150-0001, Harajuku TK Building, 4-31, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 【weekday】11:00～23:00
【Saturday】11:00～23:00
【Sunday】11:00～23:00
TEL：03-5413-7983
URL：http://www.tenya.co.jp/shop/tokyo/shibuya/harajyuku.htmlHow did you like our “fabulous lunch restaurants in Harajuku” recommendation? Feel free to contact us (MOSHI MOSHI BOX) when you get lost!
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Hello everyone! My name is Shiota and I am the curator of MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center.
There are many photo spots in Harajuku gathering much attention on TV programs and SNS.
In this article, I will introduce to you some recommended photo spots in Ura-Harajuku with a staff member of “MOSHI MOSHI Kimono Salon,” located next to MOSHI MOSHI BOX. Even places that you visit often look different when you are wearing a kimono. Just try, and you will see!
The kimono she is wearing is yellow/green which are colors that suit this spring season. The color of the obi (band) is the same as the color of the kimono so it has a settled-look and it is suitable to walk around town in this kimono.
We took a photo in front of the cute shoji (paper door) of MOSHI MOSHI Kimono Salon!
Beams Harajuku
The big wall painting beside BEAMS Harajuku was depicted by an artist ZIO ZIEGLER. The wall painting is very outstanding since the wall is painted black and white!
◼︎InformationBEAMS Harajuku
Address: 3-24-7, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit/Entrance
TEL： 03-3470-3947URL：www.beams.co.jp/Design Festa Gallery Harajuku
A building that has a café and gallery. The exterior of the building was designed as an art work. The entrance fee is free so let’s visit this location!
◼︎InformationDESIGN FESTA GALLERY
Address: 3-20-18, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00
Fixed holiday: Year’s end holidays and New Year’s Day
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
8 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Takeshita Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-3479-1442
URL：https://designfestagallery.com/NOW IS FOREVER
A famous wall which is often featured on TV programs. The wall is located at the end of the street (Meiji Street) between New Balance and Muraski Sports.
Santo Nibunno Ichi
You will find this colorful building by going straight down the street between New Balance and Murasaki Sports located on Meiji Street, make a right turn at Family Mart and then make a right turn again at the first corner. The building includes tenants such as Harajuku’s popular second-hand-clothing store, “Santo Nibunno Ichi” and the photogenic ice cream shop, “Eddy’s Ice Cream.”
◼︎InformationSanto Nibunno Ichi
Address: 4-26-28, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: weekdays 13:00 to 20:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 to 20:00
Access: 7 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
10 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit/Entrance
URL：3to2bunno1.com/Princess One Spoon Tokyo
This is a store that sells 500 kinds of accessories, girly sundries and sweets items. It is recommended to take a photo in front of the store since the exterior of the store is Western-style.
◼︎InformationPrincess One Spoon Tokyo
Address: 4-27-4, Jinbumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo, Jingumae S Building
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00
Access: 6 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
10 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-6434-7017
URL：http://www.p1s.jp/Tonchan Street
You can find many stylish adds on “Tonchan Street” behind MOSHI MOSHI BOX.
Let’s find your favorite location!
SOUVENIR SHOP Kaho
This store is suitable to be used as a resting place. This is the strawberry parfait (1,200 yen – tax included) sold at this store located near the intersection of Meiji Street and Tonchan Street. The store is located above the power stone store and they sell sweets items that are great souvenirs.
You will feel happy eating sweets items here since many of their items include lots of big strawberries! The texture and taste of the ice cream is similar to gelato.
◼︎InformationSOUVENIR SHOP Kaho
Address: 3-22-11, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 11:00 to 20:00
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Station Takeshita Exit/Entrance
MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
The clock designed by Masuda Sébastien who works with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu as her art director can be found at MOSHI MOSHI BOX. It is a land mark of Harajuku which is featured in magazines and on TV programs and is used in many artisits’ PVs.
It is recommended that you hide the silver-colored base of the clock when taking a photo.
■InformationMOSHI MOHIS BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
Address: 1F, 23-5, 3rd Street, Jinguame, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Access: 5 minutes on foot from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Meiji Jingumae Station 5th Exit
7 minutes on foot from JR Yamanote Line Harajuku Takeshita Exit/Entrance
TEL：03-6447-2225How did you like our recommended photo spots? In this article, I introduced to you some standard/new photos spots of Ura-Harajuku.
Feel free to contact MOSHI MOSHI BOX if you ever get lost!
Why not check out this article as well.
https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/34595
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Moshi Moshi Kimono Salon Produced by YUMENOYA
Address: 〒150-0001, 3-23-5, Jingumae, Shibuyaku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Fixed holiday: None
TEL：03-5770-5131
URL：https://www.tokyo-samurai.com/blank■MOSHI MOSHI BOX Harajuku Tourist Information Center
MOSHI MOSHI BOX is a tourist information center located at the cross road of Takeshita Street, Meiji Street, and Harajuku Street. The staff there are experts on the Harajuku area. You can get the most up-to-date news of Harajuku from the site.
Services:
Service list
・free wi-fi
・free water
・free PC & charge
・baggage room
・gift shop
・currency exchange
Opening Hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: The year-end and New Year holidays
Contact: 03-2225-6447
Twitter・Instagram @mmb_harajuku
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Closed SundaysOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honten_yamashina/
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Where to Buy: Saketsunagi Online Shop https://saketsunagi.base.shop