The calm Machiya sweet shop eXcafe Gion-Shinbashi will be restarting the popular eXcafe Breakfast (Calico) menu on weekends from September 4 2021. This is the perfect spot to start your Gion adventure, packed full of ancient city charm and history.       eXcafe currently has three store locations in Kyoto: Kyoto-Arashiyama, Gion-Shinbashi, and the newly opened Gion Yasaka.eXcafe Gion Shinbashi is located in an area where you can appreciate the beauty of Gion, with the ever changing scenery fully reflecting the four seasons. Even on sunny weekends, the area isn't overly busy and the sky is beautifully clear, making it the perfect spot for commemorative photos. The returning breakfast menu is the eXcafe Breakfast (Calico), made up of charcoal-grilled toast with a calico cat motif. The fluffy bread is thickly cut and can be completed with your favorite topping: Bean paste, butter, whipped cream, or fruits. The breakfast set also includes a drink and Mitarashi dango dessert, making it the perfect way to spend a relaxing moment at the beginning of your trip, or as a break from your early-morning sightseeing.   Morning walks in Gion are particularly refreshing at this time of year, making a perfect break from the intense Summer heat. It is also ideal for visiting the Yasaka Shrine.You'll feel even cooler as you listen to the flowing Shira River, the water gently bubbling under the cobblestones of the famous Tatsumi Bridge. Although it is located in a trendy area, the eXcafe Gion-Shinbashi is a welcome break from the bustle of the city, surrounded by cobblestone alleys and wooden townhouses. 

Chuoken Senbei released its limited-edition "Arare Jumpin!" rice flavoured roasted mochi pieces snack last Wednesday online at Makuake.

Arare Jumpin! (Set of 3) | Cheese, Dadacha Mame Soybean, Corn | ¥2,540 (Tax Included)

Arare Jumpin! (Set of 6) | Two boxes of each flavour | ¥4,320 (Tax Included)

Chuoken Senbei is a Japanese rice cracker manufacturer that has been around for 100 years. Their new "Arare Jumpin!" snack was created as a way to get more people enjoying the taste of arare, roasted mochi pieces, and so it came up with a new version that goes well with soup.   The snack is made with fibrous genmai rice and is combined with lactic acid bacteria. It arrives in three flavours all of which are so tasty they can be eaten everyday without getting bored of them. Each tiny piece has a cute face printed on it.   "Arare Jumpin!" solves many problems for Japanese people, especially for those who have no time to prepare their own arare, are able to make them easily but are worried about getting enough nutrients, or can't get their kids to eat them, since it's made to be eaten in soup, adding a delightfully crunchy texture.The product comes in cute colourful packaging with the characters swimming in soup. Each bag contains Shield Lactic Acid Bacteria® which is made up of 10 billion lactic acid bacteria. The bateria has mostly no taste or odour so the delicious flavour of the snack isn't compromised. Genmai rice also contains six times more fibre than ordinary Japanese white rice, so is a healthy everyday option. Available in cheese, soybean, and corn flavours, the arare can be used as toppings in salad and other foods too.The mochi rice used is called Miyakoganemochi which is produced in Miyagi Prefecture. It's white and smooth and is popular for its viscosity and flavour. It takes over eight days to create this "Arare Jumpin!" and that's why it's limited in stock. Everything from cooking the rice to refrigerating, cutting, baking, bagging, and boxing up.

eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama is collaborating with Kyoto Neko Neko to release a new breakfast menu order on September 15, 2020. eXcafe Kyoto Arashiyama sits in an alley off the main street of Arashiyama, one of Kyoto's most famous sightseeing spots. The cafe is home to a spacious 400㎡ modern Japanese garden.

Hoku Hoku Dango Set

The cafe is open from 10am-6pm and is so popular that it's common to always see a line of people waiting to go in. Some of their most popular dishes include the "Hoku Hoku Dango Set" which has you frying your own dango using a traditional Japanese shichirin BBQ, and the "Kuromaru Roll" roll cake.

Ikusu Cafe Breakfast | ¥1,280 (Before Tax)

The cafe's collaboration with Kyoto Neko Neko comes with cute thick-cut cat-shaped bread that you fry on a charcoal shichirin. Toast toppings include red bean paste, butter, whipped cream, and fruits which you are free to use to create your own topping combination. The breakfast also comes with two mitarashi dango for dessert.

If you're looking for a very special breakfast in the Harajuku/Omotesando area during your trip to Tokyo, then we recommend grabbing a bite to eat at CHAVATY with their new breakfast service.   CHAVATY is a cafe specialising in tea lattes made using high quality tea leaves. The cafe is announcing a special new breakfast called "CHAVATY Morning" which will begin on Sunday February 16 and will subsequently take place on the third Sunday of every month. You must make a reservation in advance, but what you get is indeed a treat sure to delight your eyes and belly, from teas to croissants, scones, granola, and more. Wake up and smell the coffee, or in this case the tea, with a choice of either uva straight tea or your choice of a tea latte. While sipping on that, you can enjoy a salad, two scones, and the main of this particular breakfast line-up: the matcha croissaint. There's also homemade granola with yogurt. All of this for just ¥1,180 (before tax) so you can start your morning right.The homemade matcha croissants are baked fresh to order, so you can enjoy them nice and hot. Top them and fill them with the accompanying matcha cream for a luxurious CHAVATY-esque morning matcha explosion.The granola is also homemade, and served with plenty of acacia honey. The yogurt is made from 100% raw milk, so you get a mix of that refreshing taste of the milk, the richness of the honey, and the sweetness of the granola. You also get a combination of textures too, from the crunch of the granola to the smooth, fresh cream-like yogurt. A perfectly balanced breakfast for your morning.

Tea Scone Sablés (Uva/Houjicha/Matcha) - ¥280 Each (Before Tax)

You can also much down on one of the three homemade tea scone sablés, which come in uva, houjicha, and matcha flavours. Perfect with a cup of tea made from CHAVATY's high quality tea leaves.   Looking for the perfect Harajuku/Omotesando morning? Then head to CHAVATY.

Asakusa is one of the most touristic spots in Tokyo and enjoys its traditional temples as much as its modern scene. If you’re up early with a day of sightseeing and shopping ahead, starting your day with a good breakfast is the best way to make the most of it. To help out, we’ve got a list of eight recommendations for breakfast in Asakusa which includes both Japanese and western-style foods - bon appetit!

Byuree @by_byu

Pelican Cafe 

Pelican Cafe runs the old bakery called Pan no Pelican which was established in 1942. This delicious menu is not available anywhere else. The scrumptious breakfast menu includes five different meals to choose from. The picture above shows the Ham Katsu Sandwich - a filling breakfast sandwich containing a thick slice of Asakusa ham.   Pelican Cafe Address: Floor 1, 3-9-11, Kotobuki, TokyoOpening Hours: Breakfast: 9:00 - 11:00Regular Menu: 11:00- 17:00 (Last Orders)Closed: Sundays, National HolidaysClosed for summer holidays and the New Year’s PeriodOfficial Website: https://pelicancafe.jp/index.html  

みきみき @miki_log

February café

We’ve previously visited February café for their scrumptious french toast and now we’re back for seconds. You can order the breakfast bread set (Asa Pan Set) from 8:10 am to 11:00 am. The bread used for the set is actually Pelican no Pan bread. This is ideal for those of you who want to enjoy breakfast near Kappabashi.   February caféAddress:1-7-8 Kaminarimon, Taito, Tokyo Opening Hours: 8:10-19:00 (Last Orders: 18:30)No Regular HolidaysOfficial Website: http://www016.upp.so-net.ne.jp/February-Cafe/  

伊藤 @itoufds

Coffee Lodge Akaishi

Coffee Lodge Akaishi is located behind Asakusa Kannon and is open from 9:00 am to 4:00 am. This place is loved by everybody from tourists to locals. Their top dish is their Ebi Sando - a sandwich that contains battered shrimp, tartar sauce, cabbage and sauce. The old traditional-style interior provides the perfect relaxing atmosphere to catch your breath between sightseeing and shopping.    Coffee Lodge AkaishiAddress: 3-8-4 Asakusa, Taito, TokyoOpening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday: 09:00 - 04:00/ Sundays and National Holidays: 09:00 - 01:00Closed: MondaysTabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13058004/  

CHANUNCHIDA.C チダー　@chida.c

Misojyu

Misojyu’s popular breakfast set includes miso soup, one onigiri, a delicious half-boiled egg, and pickled vegetables. Misojyu is committed to using organic vegetables in their miso soups for healthy and balanced meals so this is the perfect way to start your day.    Misojyu (Miso Soup Shop) Address: 1-7-5 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo Opening Hours: Breakfast: 8:30 - 10:00Regular Menu: 10:00 - 19:00No Regular HolidaysOfficial Website: https://misojyu.jp/  

SUKE6 DINER

SUKE6 DINER serves up delicious brunches from the morning and homemade sausages and smoked fish dishes in the evening. The breakfast menu is available from 8:00 am to 11:00 am and serves up homemade granola and bread freshly baked on the third floor of the diner. You can also enjoy their scrumptious sandwiches which are topped with meat and vegetables.   SUKE6 DINERAddress: Ayumi Building Floor 1-2, 1-11-1, Hanakawado, Taito, TokyoOpening Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 8:00-22:00Lunch:10:00 - 17:00Weekends and National Holidays: 8:00 - 21:00Closed: MondaysOfficial Website: http://suke6diner.com/  

Akko @gingerzaru

SaboAsaichi

If you’re near Inarichō then pop into Sabö Asaichi for a delicious breakfast, shokupan or Okara bread that is made from bean curd lees. Toppings include red bean paste and butter, honey and butter and red bean paste and cream cheese. Besides bread, you can also add an onigiri and miso soup to your meal so you can enjoy both a western-style and Japanese-style breakfast in one go.   SaboAsaichiAddress: 6-1-15, Higashiueno, Taito, TokyoOpening Hours: 8:00 - 20:00 Closed: Sundays and MondaysOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/saboasaichi  

さっちゃん @sachi.coffee1015

SUKEMASA COFFEE

If you’re looking for a good latte or espresso to start your day then SUKEMASA COFFEE got your back. A unique feature of the café is that the staff are all dressed in kimonos. The picture above shows the café’s Red Bean Paste and Butter Dog. A rich filling of red bean paste and butter is sandwiched inside crispy bread.   SUKEMASA COFFEEAddress: Kimizuka Bldg. 102, 2-29-2, Asakusa, Taito, TokyoOpening Hours: 8:00 - 19:00Closed: TuesdaysOfficial Website: https://sukemasa.tokyo/  

アッキントッシュ @diamante_aki

MIMOSA

MIMOSA’s morning menu sees toast, sandwiches and the best of Asakusa’s delicious breakfasts. The star of the show is the Big Hotcake (¥720 After Tax) which is a five-layer pancake topped with Calpis butter and a side of whipped cream. You’ll want to savour the nostalgic flavour forever. If you cannot finish your meal, you can take it away with you.   MIMOSAAddress: 4-28-6 Asakusa, Taito City, TokyoOpening Hours: 8:00 - 17:00Closed: MondaysTabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1311/A131102/13088749/    If you’re an early bird in Asakusa, treat yourself to a hearty western or Japanese breakfast at one of these cafés and you’ll be sure to have a fantastic day.    *The cafés and restaurants may update their opening hours and menus at any time so please check their official websites and social media for the most accurate information.

Our website has loads of information on delicious desserts and food to try in Fukuoka. Today we’ll be looking at the best places to try a traditional “Morning” according to expert Instagrammer moe. “Morning” is a typical breakfast enjoyed by the Japanese and is a great way to start the day. moe has been travelling from head to toe of Fukuoka, taste-testing different breakfasts and photographing them. Here are the findings.    Full Full Kaze no Mori, Kashii-Kaenmae

Croque Madame Set and French Toast Set

Full Full recently opened at Kashii-Kaenmae. The Croque Madame Set or the French Toast Set is the perfect way to start your day. For the croque madame, their delicious bread made from special whole wheat flour is topped with tomatoes, bacon, white sauce and a sunny-side-up egg. The french toast is made from the same round bread used to make their popular Mentai France which is a baguette topped with creamy fish roe. The fluffy bread is topped with a crispy sweet sugar coating that is scorched like a crème brûlée.   ▼Full Full Kaze no Mori Opening Hours: 8:00-18:00 (Café Last Orders) Closed: Tuesdays Address: 7 Chome-4-2 Kasumigaoka, Higashi Ward, FukuokaOfficial Website: https://www.full-full.jp/  

BAKERY TATSUYA, Minami

Simple yet stylish, BAKERY TATSUYA is white on the interior and exterior. There is space to eat-in so it is possible to enjoy your freshly baked goods upon purchase. There is so much variety that you will be spoilt for choice.   ▼BAKERY TATSUYAOpening Hours: 9:00-17:00 Closed: Mondays, every first and third Tuesday of the month.Address: 2 Chome-45-29 Hanahata, Minami Ward, FukuokaOfficial Website: https://www.facebook.com/BakeryTatsuya   amam dacotan, Ropponmatsu

Fig Fruit Sandwich and Salted Milk Gelato Croissant 

amam dacotan’s crusty bread is so delicious that it appeared on TV. The shop is packed with different varieties of bread. Alongside the takeout menu there is also an eat-in-limited menu. The Salted Milk Gelato Croissant is an exquisite balance of sweetness and saltiness that you just have to try.   ▼amam dacotan Opening Hours: 10:00-19:00 (Sales end once stock is depleted) Closed: Wednesdays Address: 3-chōme-7-6 RopponmatsuChūō-ku, Fukuoka Website: https://www.instagram.com/amam_dacotan/   Siro coffee, Josei

Red Bean Jam and Butter Sandwich with a Japanese Tea Latte

The simple and stylish interior of Siro Coffee has earned its Instagram fame. Treat yourself to a warm red bean paste and butter sandwich to enjoy the sweetness of the paste as it fuses with the saltiness of the butter. Everything is packed into a neat and beautiful small bun. The rich Japanese tea latte is the perfect way to finish off a refreshing meal.    ▼Siro coffeeOpening Hours: 12:00-19:00 Closed: Wednesdays and the first and third Tuesday of the month. Address: 2-12-16 Josei, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka Official Website: https://www.instagram.com/siro_coffee/   Shirogane Sabo, Hirao

Platinum Salad Morning

Shirogane Sabo’s classic pancakes can be simply enjoyed as they are for a buttery flavour or enhanced as you please by adding maple syrup or honey. The Platinum Salad Morning comes with juice, the platinum salad, classic pancakes and coffee. Shirogane Sabo can get quite crowded so it is best to reserve a time slot if you are set on going.   ▼Shirogane Sabo Opening Hours:Weekdays: 10:00-22:00（Last Orders: 21:00）Weekends and National Holidays: 8:00-22:00（Last Orders 21:00） Address: 1 Chome-11-7 Shirogane, Chuo Ward, FukuokaNo closing days. Website: http://s-sabo.com/   Bread, Espresso & Hakata &, Fukuoka Ekimae

Teppan French Toast

Mu-Mentai

A Bread, Espresso & Hakata & opened in Hakata. This branch serves the Fukuoka-limited Mu-Mentai where you can enjoy a heap of creamy fish roe covered in butter and cream. The bread and sandwiches start to sell out past lunchtime so make sure you get there early if you are interested.    ▼Bread, Espresso & Hakata &Opening Hours：8:00-20:00 No Regular Holidays Address: 2-8-12 Hakataekimae, 1F, Hakata, Fukuoka Website: https://www.instagram.com/bread.espresso.and.hakata/   Blue Jam, Sawara

Croissant d’Amande Choco Banana 

Blue Jam uses carefully-selected natural ingredients in their bread and pastries. The luxurious Croissant d’Amande Choco Banana is a three-in-one almond, banana and chocolate croissant. The melon pan here is also delicious.   ▼Blue JamOpening Hours：8:00-18:00 (Last Orders: 17:30) Closed: Sundays Address: 3-1-41 Tamura, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka Official Website: http://www.bluejam-fukuoka.com/    So, what do you think? moe’s Instagram is full of the most delicious lunches you have ever seen. If you’re struggling on where to go for breakfast in Fukuoka, let moe’s Instagram be your guide. Original Article Information and Photos by:  moe