CAFE

CAFE

There’s nothing like a lazy weekend visit to a cafe. With a coffee in hand, you can watch the world go by, plan out the rest of your day or bunker down and get some work done. Not surprisingly, Japan has no shortage of cosy little cafes to check out. From designer lattes to jiggly pancakes, al fresco terraces to wildly themed cafes, you’ll be spoilt for choice. So, no matter what you’re looking for in a cafe, you’re bound to find it here. Read on below for some of the best cafes in Japan

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