10 Things You Can Do at the MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS Hotel in Harajuku | Foodie Edition

13.November.2019 | FEATURES / FOOD / SPOT

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is a hotel accommodation service run by MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON located in Harajuku and bookable via Airbnb. Our hotel isn’t just popular for sleep, however: it has become a hot spot with stylish girls who get together and use it as a party space. 

 

Today we’ll be looking at the different ways you can have fun when staying at our pink paradise room SAKURA. 

 

Girls’ Night In Edition: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/262308

Birthday Party Edition: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/264752

 

【8】Extend your adventures to the rooftop 

The rooftop of MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS can be used freely by our guests. There are tables and chairs and even a hammock so make yourself comfortable. We particularly recommend spending a morning here. Enjoy bathing in the morning light on our spacious rooftop right below the clouds and make some good memories eating breakfast with your friends. 

*Please note that the rooftop is not accessible when booked.

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is located near a number of breakfast foodie favorites including Bread, Espresso & and whyte which have made their fame on Instagram. How about a baked good and a drink to enjoy on the rooftop with your friends?

 

【9】Barbeque it up on the rooftop with zero preparation

There is still more to your rooftop adventures. There is a barbeque course which you can enjoy without having to prepare anything at all. The barbeque course includes meat, fish, vegetables, dessert and even more luxurious dishes. The course even comes with a selection of drinks so you can spend less time preparing and more time enjoying.

This course is available to book for groups of six people or more. You can even invite your friends who are not staying at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS so feel free to invite many people. Find out more about what’s on the menu here

 

【10】Feast out with your foodie friends near MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS: Recommendations from locals

Where do the locals and people working in Harajuku choose to eat out? As our office is located in Harajuku, we have plenty of knowledge to share with you:

 

Okonomiyaki at Sakura Tei

Just a five-minute walk from MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS lies the Okonomiyaki restaurant Sakura Tei. From the beautiful interior decoration and wonderful atmosphere to the delicious food, this restaurant should be on your food adventure list. As many foreigners eat here, the staff can even speak in multiple foreign languages. Make use of Sakura Tei’s simple guide on how to make okonomiyaki and put your skills to the test. 

 

KAWAII MONSTER CAFE TOKYO

KAWAII MONSTER CAFE TOKYO is one of the landmarks of Harajuku. Welcome to the vivid world of bright pop colours where you will be staring in awe at everything from the decorations to the food and drinks. Some of the crazy meals to satisfy your kawaii cravings include rainbow pastas and cakes. Don’t leave without getting your hands on some KAWAII MONSTER CAFE-limited merchandise! Your meal will also be interrupted by the Monster Girls who will put on an incredibly fun performance for you. 

 

Gonpachi Nori-Temaki

Seaweed from the well-established shop Maruyama Nori and only the freshest and luxurious fish is used to make these temaki sushi. The seafood used in these temaki sushi rolls is of a quality that you won’t find at a conveyor belt sushi restaurant so if you are looking for a new experience of sushi, make sure to stop by.

 

cafe Hohokam

If your burger cravings get to you then cafe Hohokam is for you. The interior is spacious and there is even terrace seating, creating a refreshing atmosphere. From mozzarella to barbeque to cheese, the menu is full of different flavours and is filling enough to leave any foodie fully satisfied.

 

Harajuku Ice Cream Shops

Harajuku is a kawaii ice cream shop hot spot. The shops serve up a range of toppings and will fill your cone with heaps of colours and fun flavours. A trip to an ice cream shop in Harajuku is an adventure in itself. When you’re done with dinner and the sweet cravings kick in, let the kawaii ice cream shops of Harajuku be your saviour. 

 

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is located at the heart of Harajuku and is surrounded by great places to shop, eat, sightsee and much more. Enjoy a stay at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS and embark on a wild Harajuku adventure.

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    ①Take advantage of the room decor and decorations to snap all the photos you can!

    MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS opened its first room SAKURA in December last year, and more recently ORIGAMI in August. From the walls to the furnishing, SAKURA is cherry blossom pink throughout, decked out with countless gorgeous Instagram-worthy spots popular with our female guests.   You can always get a beautiful photo together with the cherry blossom flower monument in the background, located behind the bed and bloomed right up to the ceiling. The enormous and comfy pink bed is piled full of lots of fluffy cushions. You can take some pretty romantic pictures too when snuggled on top or in the bed.

    Photographer: Kayo Sekiguchi

    Don't forget about the neon sign either, a symbol of the room and the Japanese kanji character for cherry blossom (桜 sakura). Sit on the sofa in front of it and make use of the sign's lighting to get a more dreamy and fantastical shot.  

    ②Popular Harajuku takeout food perfect for a night at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS SAKURA

      MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is located in Tokyo's fashion and culture hub of Harajuku, and that means it's within walking distance of some quintessential kawaii and Instagrammable food shops. We've picked out three we think are perfect for ordering takeout to enjoy back in your room at SAKURA.  

    GOOD TOWN DOUGHNUTS

    Smile Mango ¥420 / Raspberry Pistachio ¥400 / Sea Salt Caramel ¥390 (All Tax Inclusive)

    GOOD TOWN DOUGHNUTS is a really popular doughnut shop in Harajuku. Their big size doughnuts not only look cute, they're the real deal taste-wise, and are also made with natural yeast, wheat flour from Hokkaido, sea salt sourced in Okinawa, sugar from Tanegashima, and organic oils. They are high-quality doughnuts full of flavour and plenty filling.   GOOD TOWN DOUGHNUTS Address: J-cube B1F, 6-12-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo) TEL: 03-5485-8827 Opening Hours: 10:00-20:00 No Fixed Holidays Official Website: http://good-town.com/    

    AND THE FRIET

    Box (2 Friet Types) w/ Dip - From ¥800 (Before Tax)

    This French fry shop makes their fries from a variety of carefully selected in-season potatoes, including potatoes from Belgium. They are crunchy on the outside and fluffy in the centre. They're also delicious even when eaten cold, making them a great takeout option. You can pick two types from six varieties for one box, plus a dip of your choice. A perfect party accompaniment.   AND THE FRIET Laforet Harajuku Address: Laforet Harajuku 2F, 1-11-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo TEL: 03-6434-7568 Opening Hours: 11:00-21:00 No Fixed Holidays (Except when Laforet Harajuku is closed) Official Website: http://andthefriet.com/    

    TOAST LUCK

    <Macarons> From Left: Soybean Flour / Crunky / Cheese - ¥371 Each (Before Tax)

    At TOAST LUCK, you can enjoy a whole range of different South Korean foods, including toast which is their main menu item. They also sell these marble-coloured macarons which are a little bigger than Japanese macarons. There's lots of flavours to choose from, all of which give you a different take on your regular macaron!   TOAST LUCK Address: 3-27-15 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo TEL: 03-6812-9499 Opening Hours: 11:00-20:00 No Fixed Holidays Official Website: https://www.toast-luck.com/    

    ③Line up all your food in your hotel room for a girls' night in

    Gather all of your takeout goodies from around Harajuku for a girls' night in at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS SAKURA! The room has its own kitchen equipped with utensils, a microwave and refrigerator, so you can even prep your own food too. The living room is nice and spacious so you can really let your hair down and relax. There's a limited number of beds but there's no limit to the amount of people that can stay over, so invite all of your friends along!    

    ④Watch movies on the projector

    The room is equipped with an Android TV mobile projector which has Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and other services on it as well as games. There's endless amounts of fun to be had, so grab your snacks and put on a movie or compete together in a game. The screen projects onto the white walls, so you can pick the best spot for viewing. Projecting it on the wall beside the bed means you can relax while watching films or music videos together.   The cherry blossom pink MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS SAKURA offers a memorable accommodation experience like no other. We will continue the Top 10 list in the next article entitled Birthday Edition.   Remember, if you're looking to stay in Harajuku, be sure to book with MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS.     Models: AikoRingoPhotographer: Haruka YamamotoWriter: Sayoko IshiiTranslator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
  • 10 Things You Can Do at the MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS Hotel in Harajuku | Birthday Party Edition

    18.October.2019 | FEATURES / SPOT

    MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is a hotel accommodation service run by MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON located in Harajuku and bookable via Airbnb. Our hotel isn’t just popular for sleep, however: it has become a hot spot with stylish girls who get together and use it as a party space.   This is the Birthday Edition of our Top 10 list of things you can do at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS. Enjoy a very special birthday in Harajuku you'll never forget!   Girls' Night In Edition: https://www.moshimoshi-nippon.jp/262308  

    ⑤Get your hair and eyelashes done at Harajuku's popular salon L by HOME for your special day

    L by Home is a popular salon in Harajuku that's just a 2-minute walk from MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS. The salon offers a special plan in collaboration with MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS. If you book a room at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS you can receive a special price at L by HOME. Celebrate your special hair by getting a cute hair arrangement and eyelash extensions. The extensions come in different colours depending on which room you book at the hotel, be it SAKURA or ORIGAMI. You will receive a message about it after booking on Airbnb. ▶︎Hair Arrangement Price: ¥3,000 per 30 minutes *Shampoo is available at an extra cost   ▶︎Eyelashes Price: ¥10,000 per hour Service: The base colour is brown and you can pick an additional colour of your choice SAKURA Colours (brown×cotton, aqua, pink, magenta) ORIGAMI Colours (brown×burg, lite brown, purple, gold)   ▶︎L by HOME Address: 2F, 3-27-15 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo TEL: 03-5411-0366 Opening Hours: Hair Salon 11:00-21:00 (10:00-19:00 on Sundays & holidays) / Eyelash Lason 11:00-20:00 (10:00-19:00 on weekends & holidays) URL:http://l.home-harajuku.com/    

    ⑥Adorn your hotel room with cute decorations

    Guests are free to use rooms as they please, so be sure to decorate it for the big day with cute decorations, so long as you use tape that doesn't damage the walls or furniture. There are lots of shops in the Harajuku and Omotesando area that sell birthday goods: FLYING TIGER COPENHAGEN, ASOKO, AWESOME STORE, and DAISO to name a few.    

    ⑦Experience a kawaii birthday like no other at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS

    Enjoy an unforgettable birthday in one of our special rooms, like SAKURA which is completely pink throughout. There are a limited number of beds in the rooms but there is no limit to how many people stay in a single room, so invite all your friends over for a huge party! And if you tell us in advance that you're bringing a cake in, you can borrow a cake stand from us so you can make the cake even cuter. The stand is 18cm in diameter so it should hold a whole cake, but be sure to check the size of yours in advance. There's no doubt you'll enjoy your birthday party even more if you spend it in our pink haven. There is a kitchen with plates, cutlery and everything you need to cook up more snacks and food for your party too.   We will continue the Top 10 list in the next article entitled Food Edition. Remember, if you’re looking to stay in Harajuku, be sure to book with MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS for a hotel stay like no other.   Models: Aiko / RingoPhotographer: Haruka YamamotoWriter: Sayoko IshiiTranslator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga
  • Eat & Drink in Harajuku at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS’ Rooftop BBQ

    25.October.2019 | FEATURES / FOOD / SPOT

    Since opening in Harajuku last year, MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON's ultra-kawaii hotel MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS has been the talk of the town. We are here to announce a new BBQ plan for guests which is held on the hotel rooftop and which you can attend empty-handed. MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS is only an 8-minute walk from Harajuku Station. You'll know you've arrived when you spot our neon sign pictured above. It's on the roof of this building you can look forward to getting your teeth into a delicious BBQ and chugging down drinks. The rooftop design takes on a pop appearance, mixing blue with yellow. This cute design alone is enough to get you excited for what's to come. And since there are no tall buildings around us, you get a great view of Harajuku from below. The BBQ plan comes equipped with everything you need: a fire, plates, cups, ingredients, and alcohol. We have a great option of drinks, including beer, wine, whisky, and soft drinks. There's also a beer server so you can enjoy your beer nice and frosty. If we don't have a drink you'd like, you can bring your own too. There's a FamilyMart and other shops nearby, so head there to stock up.

    BBQ Set - ¥6,000 Per Person (Before Tax) *Photo is a select portion example for 5 people

    For grub, our lineup includes meat, fish, egetables, fried onigiri, and sweets. There's Japanese beef too, as well as Japanese chicken, pork, lamb, sausage, and more. We prepare the most delicious ingredients for the current season. There's a lot of different meats to choose from, so rest assured you won't go hungry. All the food is seasoned for you, so you can drop it all on straight away and get straight to eating. Make a toast with your drinks and tuck in! The wagyu beef is nice and plump once it comes off the fire. One bite of the soft meat will treat your taste buds to a luxurious sweetness and the meat's delightful juices. The chicken is seasoned sweet and spicy. It has a crunchy exterior and soft inside. The lamb is seasoned well too and has that distinct deep flavour lamb has. Our fish and vegetables are all in season too. The fish pictured above is salmon cooked in foil and seared skipback tuna. The salmon is seasoned with butter and soy sauce. All of the delicious flavour of the skipback tuna is intensified while prepared on the fire, and the inside is sumptuously tender. It's seasoned with citrus soy sauce. This here is giant okra which I tried for the first time. Giant okra is in season right now too. It's a lot more elastic than your regular size okra and has a juiciness when you bite into it. I was so full already... until dessert arrived! These is a dessert sweet potato roasted on the fire. I topped it with vanilla ice cream and tea flavoured ice cream before sprinkling on cornflakes to finish.   The mix of the hot potato and cold ice cream is a match made in heaven inside your mouth. The roasted sweet potato has a subtle sweetness which mixes perfectly with the creamy ice cream. I originally thought I was full but there's always room for dessert. There are parasols too in case it rains. You can even rent out tents from the hotel if you like. If you're looking to stay in Harajuku, come and see us at MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS and enjoy a BBQ with a rooftop view of Harajuku.   Writer: Sayuri Mizuno (MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON)Translator: Joshua Kitosi-Isanga

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