Afternoon Tea in Tokyo: Coffee and Recommendations

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the birth of the Gundam series, Gundam Cafe, the first coffee shop with a Gundam theme, officially opened in Akihabara, the holy land of Otakus. Since its opening, countless fanatical fans have come to visit it every day.

The cafe has the classic Gundam V shape, and the black and white colors give it a sense futuristic vibe. Apart from making the Gundam world its theme, the shop also has 1:12 scale model of the RX-78.

The menu also includes Gundam elements, such as Gundam cake, mecha doughnuts and weakling pancakes. In particular, the waiters here also wear the earth's "Union Army" uniforms, which makes you want to take photos with them one by one. The cafe becomes a bar after 17:00.

It's hard to avoid loneliness and embarrassment when eating alone in a bustling restaurant. Don't worry, the cute Moomin will accompany you! Moomin Cafe is the themed cafe for the animated Moomin series. The most special thing here is that every customer gets a cute Moomin doll to accompany them while eating, which helps eliminate the loneliness of eating alone.

The restaurant is designed in a Moomin Valley style, which brings you into Moomin's wonderland. Delicious breads and cuisine from Moomin's homeland, Finland, are available here. Stores selling exquisite merchandise and products available only in the cafe can also be found here.

In addition to the branch in Tokyo Dome City, another two Moomin cafes are located in Japan. The Tobu branch in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and the Hakata Canal City branch in Fukuoka.

A world of cute girls, good news for Otakus, and heaven for gamers. It is located in the Akihabara Electric District and is currently one of the best maid cafes with the largest number of maids. Maids wearing cute clothes will warmly invite you to play games with them. However, a fee is charged. Without permission, photos are not allowed. The atmosphere in the cafe is very exciting, with four floors full of plug-in card-style game machines under exhibition and onsale.

Food and drinks are provided at a relatively higher price, and it is worth ordering an omelet and rice with your name on or a special beverage served by a maid.

Gucci Cafe is a cafe from luxury brand Gucci, and the unique Asian store is in Ginza Tokyo, where all ingredients are imported from Italy. The cafe is modern and fashionable, with high ceilings and matching French windows, comfortable sofas, and chairs. Its afternoon tea is delicious and exquisite, and the waiters are well-trained and serve with an extremely polite attitude. Gucci chocolate, specially designed by dessert master Ernst Knam, is generally given as a gift. The cost per person is about 2,000-3,000 yen (around 20-30 USD).

The front of Shiseido Parlour is pink, making it both conspicuous and classy. The first floor has various desserts, and is mainly a take-out zone. The second floor is for dining, especially for desserts and French cuisine.

The desserts are very beautiful, and contain fruit and chocolate. The breads are brightly colored and taste very rich. The restaurant is quiet and cozy, and popular among females. The prices are affordable compared to other places in Ginza. It is the best place for girls to have afternoon tea. The price of an afternoon tea course is around 2,450 yen (26 USD). Belonging to Sanrio's Pompompurin, as well as Hello Kitty, it is very popular in Japan. Recently, the new "Pompompurin Cafe" in Takeshita, Harajuku, attracts many fans.

The cafe is decorated in a cute yellow color. In every corner there is a yellow dog wearing a beret. His friends' sculptures stand in the middle of the hall. Every meal is designed in a special Pompompurin pose, and is unique to each season.

"Shirokuma Cafe" in Takadanobaba is themed on the popular cartoon, Shirokuma Cafe

Its decorative style is almost the same as the cartoons. Even the waiters are dressed like sasako. Handsome Shirokuma are waiting for you there, along with cute Panda and mysterious Mr. Penguin. As soon as you step in the front door, you will be instantly transported from the real world into the cartoon world. It is no longer just a dream to break into a new dimension! Compared to other themed cafes, its food here is a bit lacking. But if you happen to be nearby, just pop in for a cup of mocha, which isn't too sweet.