Considered to be some of the best yakitori in Tokyo. Want to go. Photo via @croissant_cc (Instagram).

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Twelve stories of stationery, pens, paper and accessories for a colorful life.

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Order the "Dirty". Also, be sure to connect with owner, Katsu Tanaka while you're there. He's a real character.

Legit.

Get the old beans slow drip! And be prepared to wait 20 minutes.

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Sushi Kyubey Ginza. Fantastic omakase, one of Yukari Sakamoto's favorites. One of the rare top spots that offers lunch (and it's more reasonable then).

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Well known patisserie that does creative Japanese twists on French classics. I know them well from Paris, arguably my next favorite macarons after Pierre Hermé. Want to go.

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This is a bar that makes it's own version of Campari right in front of you by grinding their own botanicals in a mortar and pestle! It's fascinating to watch and is the main component to the best Negroni you will ever have!

Want to go. Try Negroni!

The best beef I have ever had. Omakase beef meal including heart, all 3 stomachs, chateaubriand, fillet, tongue, and a bunch more. Almost all raw or barely brushed over the flame, paired with specific dips or condiments. Really enjoyable and satisfying meal. All for around ¥10000 per person.

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Grab the custard-filled pastry, or any pastry from Tarui, and a coffee from Paddlers Coffee next door.

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Off the beaten path, but arguably the best tonkatsu in all of Tokyo. Order the butagumi-zen, a tasting plate of 5 kinds of pork (including Iberico), but still order a whole tonkatsu for the full experience.

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