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Love Tokyo Awards 2017: Best Café shortlist
From old-school kissaten to third-wave coffee bars and Zen tea houses, these cafés are some of the year's best
Tokyo's café culture is a fascinating mix of the old and the new. Take a look at our list of critics-approved, most in-demand speciality coffee shops, classic Japanese kissaten and artisanal tea rooms – all great places to spend a few quiet moments in the city.
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Love Tokyo Awards 2017 winners
Time Out Tokyo's annual Love Tokyo Awards is all about celebrating the best of the city. Here are the winners in five main categories: Restaurant, Bar, Café, Shop and Product. On top of that, we have also selected four essential activities of the year and five outstanding personalities who have made a big impact on Tokyo in 2017.
Love Tokyo Awards 2017: Best Restaurant shortlist
From cheap tempura and modern yakitori to seasonal kaiseki and top-end sushi, these restaurants are some of the year's best.
Love Tokyo Awards 2017: Best Product shortlist
Our nominees this year make up a varied list; in it you'll find 2017's hit products, cool fashion trends, functional items you never thought you needed, new toys and delicious treats.