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Eat breakfast from around the world
Enjoying a delicious breakfast is one of the joys of traveling. There are many popular restaurants that serve breakfast, but in recent years, the number of restaurants in Tokyo that serve breakfast from around the world has been rapidly increasing. We will introduce two restaurants where you can enjoy traditional breakfasts from around the world without having to travel abroad.
"TASTE THE WORLD" - Experience breakfasts from around the world that change every two months
First, we would like to introduce "TASTE THE WORLD Shinjuku Store," which opened in November 2024. Based on the concept of "learning about the world through breakfast," the store offers breakfast from various countries, changing the country every two months.
Just as white rice, miso soup, and grilled fish have long been eaten in Japan, other countries also have traditional breakfasts, and eating breakfast can give you an insight into the lifestyle and culture of that country.
In addition to the menu that changes every two months, British, American, and Taiwanese breakfasts are served all year round. The hearty "British breakfast" of baked beans simmered in tomato sauce, scrambled eggs, and sausages was created for busy workers during the Industrial Revolution.
By the time you finish your breakfast, you'll undoubtedly be feeling the urge to travel and thinking, "I want to go to that country someday and try the local breakfast!"
TASTE THE WORLD
| address | ： | Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shinjuku 4-3-15-103 |
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| phone | ： | 03-6380-4870 |
| business hours | ： | 7:30-20:00 (last orders 19:00) |
| Closed Day | ： | Irregular holidays |
| web | ： | TASTE THE WORLD Official Website |
Enjoy New York pancakes at Clinton Street Baking Company Tokyo
Clinton Street Baking Company Tokyo, located in Omotesando, is a pancake shop originating from New York. Since opening in 2001, it has been a famous shop that continues to be loved by fans around the world.
The pancakes are cooked one by one after an order is placed, and are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They are a simple yet delicious treat.
The most popular item is the "Blueberry Pancake" (1,540 yen), which has blueberries kneaded into the batter and is topped with blueberry sauce. With a perfect balance of sourness and sweetness, you'll be able to finish it all in no time, even in the morning.
After breakfast, you can enjoy walking around the town and shopping around Omotesando and Harajuku.
Clinton Street Baking Company Tokyo
| address | ： | YHT Minamiaoyama 5-17-1 Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
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| phone | ： | 03-6450-5944 |
| business hours | ： | 9:00-18:00 (last orders 17:00) |
| Closed Day | ： | Irregular holidays |
| web | ： | Clinton Street Baking Company Official Website |
Find your favorite items at the flea market
We recommend spending the morning visiting a flea market. The time you spend searching for bargains among the many items is like a treasure hunt. The best part of a flea market is interacting with the shopkeepers. Wearing the items you bought in the morning when you go out will make a great memento of your trip. Go out and look for your favorite items.
Find unique bargains at Tokyo City Flea Market
The Tokyo City Flea Market, which is held almost every weekend at Oi Racecourse, is one of the largest flea markets in Tokyo, with around 500 stalls. All sorts of items are on sale, including everyday items, antiques, furniture, collector's items, and fashion.
Admission is free and you can try on items and haggle, so it's known as a free flea market and has been attracting attention from fashion lovers and, in recent years, tourists from overseas.
The earlier you go, the more benefits there are: you can avoid the crowds, there is a wider selection of items, and you can go out in the clothes you've purchased. Get up early and try to find some bargains.
Tokyo City Flea Market
| address | ： | Oi Racecourse First Parking Lot, 2-1 Katsushima, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
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| open time | ： | 9:00～14:30 *Cancelled in case of rain |
| Admission fee | ： | free |
| Closed Day | ： | Weekdays *Sometimes there are no events on Saturdays and Sundays |
| ： | @tokyocity_fleamarket |
"Best Flea Market" is modeled after flea markets overseas
The "Best Flea Market" is held monthly at the Tokyo International Forum in Yurakucho and is modeled after a Western flea market. It is close to Ginza and Tokyo Station, so it is a popular flea market that attracts many people from both Japan and abroad.
At times, there are as many as 200 stalls selling everything from second-hand clothes, tableware, antiques, and other antique accessories to fresh food. Rare items such as antiques imported from overseas tend to sell out early, so it's best to go first thing in the morning. Also, at the same venue, "GladMarche" is also held, where handmade items are lined up. You're likely to find items that you can only get here.
Best Flea Market
| address | ： | Tokyo International Forum, 1st floor ground floor plaza, 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
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| open time | ： | 10:00～16:00 *Cancelled in case of rain |
| Admission fee | ： | free |
| Closed Day | ： | Please check the official website |
| web | ： | Best Flea Market Official Website (Tokyo International Forum site) GladMarche ~ Glad Marche Official Website |
Enjoying morning reading at a cafe
Even if you are usually busy and don't have much time to read, you may have the time when you are traveling. That's why we recommend reading in a cafe in the morning. Discovering a book while traveling can have a positive effect on your new discoveries and travel plans. In addition, your mind is clear in the morning, so it's a time when ideas tend to come to you. It has many benefits, including relaxation and increased motivation.
Discover your first book at Books and Coffee Fukuro Shosabo
Fukuro Shosabo Books and Coffee, a shop that promotes the appeal of coffee and books, is a unique store where customers can choose a book based on the description written on the cover or their own intuition.
To allow visitors to experience the excitement of discovering an unknown book, the bookshelves are lined with "secret books" sealed in envelopes so that the title and binding cannot be seen.
While it's nice to choose a book based on inspiration, we also recommend the "Book and Coffee Set" to enjoy discovering a book you would never have chosen on your own. Why not immerse yourself in the world of books while sipping on an original blend of coffee and a book based on a monthly theme?
Books and Coffee Fukuro Shosabo
| address | ： | Tokyo, Toshima-ku, Nishi-Ikebukuro 1-12-1 Esola Ikebukuro 4F |
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| phone | ： | 03-3971-1020 |
| business hours | ： | 10:30-22:00 (L.O. 21:30) |
| Closed Day | ： | none |
| web | ： | Books and Coffee Fukuro Shosabo Official Website |
Take your time finding your favorite book at Bunkitsu
If you want to take your time and find a book you like, head to Bunkitsu, which has the concept of "a bookstore with an admission fee so you can discover books."
Approximately 30,000 books are on sale here, ranging from the humanities to design and art.
It also has a reading room where you can read a book by yourself and a cafe where you can satisfy your hunger, making it an irresistible space for book lovers where you can immerse yourself in searching for a book without worrying about time.
On weekends, the spot is crowded with book lovers, but if you go first thing in the morning, you can avoid the crowds. Try finding that special book with a fresh morning feeling. There are plenty of tourist attractions within walking distance, such as Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown, and art museums, so you can also enjoy a stroll around the city.
Bunkitsu
| address | ： | Roppongi Denki Building 1F, 6-1-20 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
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| phone | ： | 03-6438-9120 |
| business hours | ： | 9:00-21:00 (Food & Drink Last Order: 20:30) |
| Admission fee | ： | 1,650 yen (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 2,530 yen) *Weekday mornings: 1,100 yen |
| Closed Day | ： | Irregular holidays |
| web | ： | Bunkitsu Official Website |
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Relax your mind and body in a quiet space
When you wake up on a trip, some people want to spend the morning peacefully, feeling the local atmosphere. The silence of the morning calms the mind, relieves stress, and improves concentration. Whether you're traveling alone, with friends, or with your partner, we'll introduce you to some morning activities that are perfect for those who want to concentrate on something or refresh themselves in a quiet space.
Don't worry if it's your first time. Try copying sutras at Yakushiji Tokyo Betsuin
Photo courtesy of Yakushiji Tokyo Betsuin
If you want to clear your mind and concentrate on something, why not try copying sutras? Yakushiji Tokyo Betsuin, a branch temple of the 1300-year-old Yakushiji Temple in Nara, is also popular as a Dojo(hall) for copying sutras.
Photo courtesy of Yakushiji Tokyo Betsuin
The sutra copying experience is held every day from 9:30 a.m. No reservation is required and you can come empty-handed. The appeal is that you can easily participate even during a break in your trip.
Photo courtesy of Yakushiji Tokyo Betsuin
After spending about an hour and a half facing yourself in a quiet environment, your mind will mysteriously become clear and you will feel refreshed. Since the copying is done by placing paper over the model and tracing the characters, even beginners can try it with confidence.
Yakushiji Tokyo Betsuin
| address | ： | 5-15-17 Higashigotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo |
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| phone | ： | 03-3443-1620 |
| Opening hours | ： | 9:30～17:00 |
| Fee | ： | From 2,000 yen |
| Closed Day | ： | none |
| web | ： | Yakushiji Tokyo Betsuin Official Website |
"Morning Tea Ceremony" - a unique experience of making tea in the sky
One way to clear your mind in the morning is to try the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. One particularly unique experience is the "Morning Tea Ceremony" at the observation deck of Tokyo Tower. It's a luxurious experience where you can enjoy tea and sweets while looking out over the city of Tokyo below.
The tea ceremony takes place before Tokyo Tower opens, during a rare moment when the usually bustling tower is completely quiet.
The tea ceremony instructor will carefully explain each step, so even beginners and foreign tourists can easily participate.
If you're lucky, you might even be able to see Mt. Fuji. In the refreshing morning air, it's a refreshing experience.
Morning Tea Ceremony
| address | ： | 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo |
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| phone | ： | 03-3433-5299 |
| business hours | ： | 8:15～、9:00～ |
| Fee | ： | 3,330 yen |
| Closed Day | ： | Please check the official website |
| web | ： | Asa Chanoyu(Morning Tea Ceremony) Official Website (Tokyo Tower website) |
Feel the fresh morning air in a park in the city as if you were in nature
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If you want to get some exercise, why not head to a park in the city early in the morning? Some parks offer park yoga that anyone can participate in, while others spend their mornings running or walking, or whatever way they like. Even just taking a walk in a park early in the morning when there aren't many people around is likely to leave you feeling refreshed.
There are many parks, such as Hibiya Park, which is close to Marunouchi and the Imperial Palace, Yoyogi Park, which is adjacent to Meiji Shrine and has many cafes in the surrounding area, and Meiji Park, which opened in January 2024. If the park is near a tourist attraction, you can enjoy a stroll around the area as well.
Cafes, self-improvement, experiences, nature... there are many ways to spend your mornings
Although styles may differ, there is no doubt that being active in the morning is worth more than just money. When you're traveling or on a holiday, try getting up a little earlier than usual and making the most of your day.
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