The epicentre for all Pokémon fans out there, this venue hosts the very first Pokémon Café, where you can enjoy food and drinks inspired by Pikachu and friends. The café often features special themed menus, like Detective Pikachu offerings based on the Hollywood flick and seasonal plates such as sakura Pikachu come spring. Don't forget to stop by the adjoining Pokémon Center on your way out to shop for your favourite Pokémon merchandise and souvenirs.
Mascots and characters are a big deal in Japan, so much so that some become internet sensations with their own Twitter accounts (remember Chiitan?) while others expand into the F&B business. Tokyo, being the country's capital of cute, sure has no shortage of super kawaii character/cartoon cafés and restaurants.
Be it a Sanrio cutie (Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll), an international icon (Snoopy) or Pokémon, you can visit your favourite characters in Tokyo. A lot of these themed cafés are permanent spaces, but you'd want to keep an eye out on the special pop-ups and seasonal menus, often created to commemorate a special occasion, whether it's a new movie release or a milestone anniversary. So let's get started with some of our favourite character cafés in the city.
Note: these cafés might close early depending on the current Covid-19 measures imposed by the authorities. Please check with the individual outlets for the latest business hours.
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