Tag: cafe
Visit to Todoroki Valley, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Recently, my wife and I really felt like we wanted to see some Green. So yesterday, we made a short excursion to Todoroki Valley in the Setagaya Ward of Tokyo.
Quick Lunch at "Higu Bagel", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
We went for a quick lunch at Higu Bagel, a café and bagel shop in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Today's specialty was a honey-mustard chicken bagel.
Buckwheat Galette at Green Café, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
On today's Green Day, the first of the “Golden Week” holidays in Japan this week, we went for lunch at “greenCAFÉ” in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Sunday Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Another visit for a Sunday lunch today at “Little Bean Works”, a favorite local cafe in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
Shōwa Day Cafe Lunch, Akabane, Tokyo, Japan
Yesterday was the Showa Day bank holiday in Japan. We went for an outside lunch at "Cafe Nijiiro Hitsuji" (rainbow-colored sheep) in Kita-Akabane, Tokyo.
Cafe Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
My wife and I went for a cafe lunch today at “Little Bean Works”, a local cafe in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo: Cafe Lunch and Museum Visit
Today in Tokyo, we went to Nishi-Shinjuku, where after café lunch at Excelsior Caffe, we visited the Sompo Museum of Art to see the Maurice Utrillo exhibition.
Cafe Engel Interior and Meatballs, Helsinki, Finland
An interior still-life taken on a quiet May afternoon at Cafe Engel in Helsinki, Finland.
Drumming, Lunch and Vinyl, Tokyo, October 26, 2025
After a longer summer break, I resumed my drumming lessons today. Afterwards, my wife came to join me for lunch, and then we went to a library in Bunkyo Ward.
Autumn Equinox Cafe Lunch, Akabane, Tokyo, Japan
For an outside lunch on today’s Japanese bank holiday (Autumn Equinox), we cycled to a cafe in the Akabane area of Tokyo.
Sol's Coffee Apartment, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Today was a bank holiday in Japan. It was also very hot, but we went for lunch at Sol’s Coffee Apartment in the Kumanocho district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo.
Cafe Roundup, Hakodate, Japan
A summary and short introduction of a few cafes that my wife and I visited during our June 2025 trip to Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, Japan.
Idohado Doughnuts, Hakodate, Japan
While visiting the Motomachi district during our trip to Hakodate in southern Hokkaido this week, we went to Idohado Doughnuts, a unique and quirky little cafe.
Analog Coffee
(and b-side foods)
Fuel Coffee
A popular, decent coffee shop with many memories
Cheeky Cafe
A cute "asian-fusion" diner restaurant on Jackson.
City Bakery NYC ( RIP )
In memorandum of the greatest hot chocolate the city has ever seen
Bonito Cafe y Mercadito
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Caffe Bernini, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan
Recently, I visited Caffe Bernini, and old-school coffee shop in the Shimura 3-chome area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
Sunday Excursion to Kokubunji, Tokyo; May 25, 2025
This Sunday, we went to Kokubunji, located along the JR Chuo line in the western portion of the Tokyo Metropolis.
Active Saturday: Drumming, Cafe Lunch, Kickboxing, Yakiniku; May 24, 2025
Today was an active day here in Tokyo. I had a drumming lesson, then café lunch with my wife, went to kickboxing training, and then we had a Yakiniku dinner.
Health Checkup, Cafe Lunch and Drum Practice, April 28, 2025
Busy day today: After going to the clinic for my annual health checkup, I had lunch at a cafe and then went to a rental studio for some drumming practice.
Komagome, Tokyo - Second Drumming Lesson, then Lunch in Nezu
I had my second regular drumming lesson today at Komagome in Tokyo. Afterwards, I went to Nezu, where my wife joined me for lunch after her weekend sports.
Komagome, Tokyo - First Drumming Lesson, Lunch and Shotengai
Today, I went to my first regular drumming lesson at Komagome in Tokyo. Afterwards, my wife joined and we had lunch at a cafe, then explored an old Shotengai.
Cafe Lunch and Reading, Ogawamachi, Tokyo
I had free-drink tickets for “Excelsior Caffe” that were about to expire - so I had to take countermeasures.
Cafe Breakfast
Happy to be able to go to a local coffee shop (“Coffee-Kan” in the Maenocho district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo) for breakfast this morning, after having been a little sick recently. The simple joys in life are the best.
Cafe Lunch at "Little Bean Works"
Today, we went for a one-plate lunch at “Little Bean Works”, a local cafe in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
Late Lunch at "Cafe Arica", Itabashi, Tokyo, Feb 23, 2025
“cafe arica” in Tokiwadai, Itabashi, is a favorite Tokyo spot just a short bus ride away from our home. We went for a relaxed late lunch today.
Setsubun 2025
Today is Setsubun (節分), the day before spring in the old calendar in Japan.
Exactly as Advertised
“Café Lexcel” at the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho did a stellar job today delivering the Hōjicha roll cake exactly as specified on their ad.
Last Day of New Year's Holiday 2025
I got quite a few things done on January 5, 2025, the last day of my New Year’s holiday.
Ogawamachi -> Ochanomizu -> Suidobashi, December 29, 2024
Notes and some photos from a December Sunday walk around Ogawamachi, Ochanomizu and Suidobashi in Tokyo, Japan.
Neighborhood Lunch, December 26, 2024
Went to “coffee and dining 自由自在” for a delicious set lunch, and had a simple blended coffee & donut at the shopping center. Happy and full. Life is good. 😇
finn coffee, Sagamihara, Japan
I had to go to an appointment in Machida today, and afterwards, my wife and I explored the area around Hashimoto Station in Sagamihara, Kanagawa.
ÅTER Tokyo, a Swedish café in Higashi-Ōjima
Today we went to ÅTER Tokyo, a Swedish cafe located in Higashi-Ojima in the Koto Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Second Visit to Uno Cafe, Katori, Japan
Uno Cafe near Katori Shrine in Chiba Prefecture is a place we had discovered on our first visit last year. Established in 1937, it has a very homely feel.
Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki, Finland
Today, we visited Temppeliaukio Church in the Töölö neighborhood of Helsinki. It was designed by architects Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen and opened in 1969.
Day Trip to Suomenlinna, Helsinki, Finland
Located about four kilometers southeast of the city center of Helsinki, Finland, Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cafe Suzunone, Karuizawa, Japan
Today, we went to Cafe Suzunone in Kyu-Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture. An atmospheric place with pretty good food, located smack dab in the middle of the forest.
Cafe Koala & Lion & Sometimes Cheetahs, Tokyo, Japan
This afternoon’s café: “Cafe Koala & Lion & Sometimes Cheetahs”, not far from Zoshigaya in the Toshima Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Uno Cafe outside Katori Shrine, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Before entering Katori Jingu Shrine in Chiba Prefecture today, we had lunch at the delightful Uno Cafe just outside the shrine’s premises.
Homura Coffee Sandwich and Kanji Practice
For last month’s Kanji writing practice (GENKI, Lesson 21), I went to a local café in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Nounours Cafe, Sapporo, Japan
Today in Sapporo, Japan, we went to the delightful Nounours Café (ヌヌースカフェ), two minutes west from Minami-Hiragishi subway station on the Namboku line.
Small Things Coffee, Sapporo, Japan
Today in Sapporo, Japan, we went to Small Things Coffee, a very relaxed and chill café not too far from JR Naebo Station.
Fassadenspiegelung in Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg
3 Generationen an einem Tisch
3 Generationen an einem Tisch
Japanese Study at the Cafe: げんき 14
Today, I went to a café in my neighborhood for some food, and for studying this month’s Japanese grammar and writing some new Kanji (GENKI, Lesson 14).
Cafe Visit and Kanji Writing Practice: げんき 10
Today, I went to a local café for some food, and for studying and writing this month’s Kanji (GENKI, Lesson 10).