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Dagashiya Maboroshido: Retro Vending Machines In The Countryside Operated By A Japanese Grandma

Run by an adorable grandma, Dagashiya Maboroshido adds a human touch that's unlike your average vending machine run.

Matcha latte isn't the only drink you can get out of this superfood - try out our list of matcha drink recipes for a quick pick-me-up.

Unless you're indecisive when it comes to food, Shokujidokoro Musashi is an ice cream haven with their impressive list of flavours.

Ginza Kimuraya, a long-standing bakery in Ginza, has been serving the iconic and OG red bean bun since 1874.

Love solving mysteries? Take that passion to Detective Cafe Progress, where you can shadow real sleuths and try investigation-worthy foods.

The fluffy Totoro from the Ghibli cult classic also comes in crisp golden brown pastry form, at Shirohige's Cream Puff Factory.

Looking for something different from the usual chuhais? The Whales Of August in Shibuya surprises you with movie-themed cocktails.

With lines forming even before they open their doors, Amam Dacotan is a rustic bakery in Tokyo with bakes as photogenic as their interior.

Tamago kake gohan is a staple Japanese breakfast, but crack a yuzu egg from Kisaburo Farm and the humble bowl turns into an exquisite meal.

Besides serving an exciting array of frappuccinos and drinks, the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Ginza at Ginza has a buffet with no time limit.