Underground connecting Midosuji and Sakaisuji streets. It opens early (for Japanese schedule) and it isn't busy in the morning. Good option for a coffee in the way to work.
One of my favorite burger spot in Osaka. The owner is friendly and speak English very well. Go for a juice cheeseburger w/ crispy fries. Also a nice selection of beers.
High brands as in almost dept. stores in Japan. B1 floor has some nice food souvenirs. Hankyu men's (another building) offers lots of options for male shopping.
It can be a little pricey for some stuff, but for sure you'll find creative accessories.
Righ beside Tokyo station. There's a KitKat store, with exclusive flavors. Get some omiyage before take the shinkansen ;-)
A taste of American barbecue in Tokyo. Tried the BLT sandwich and it's amazingly good! Barbecue plate comes with different sauces to add. Free tea to refresh.
The best Loft in Japan! Good stuffs for home, traveling, toys, beauty. Huge selection of accessories!
Amazing bakery, a good one in Kobe! Bacon & cheese and cinnamon breads are delicious! It's a menu with soup and salad as well.
You can find good english books there. The variety is not huge, but helps. There's classics, like Victor Hugo, Dostoievski.
Franchise of the Premium, so there's many brands to look for. Be careful, 'cause for somethings the price is similar to the regular stores.
Who doesn't like Yodobashi? Perfect place to find all kind of electronics. Get a point card to have a discount in your next purchase.
Going up to the mountains, so leave your heels and prepare a comfortable shoes. Neighborhood is know by the European architecture. Good place to seat and relax for a while. It can be busy on holidays.
Finally I found a great Italian restaurant for a nice price. Pasta is al dente and the pizza dough tastes really good. Lunch set is cheaper and no selection of wines (just red or white).
Really enjoyed the banana bread. Good variety of fruits and vegetables breads. The pastries of some can be a little heavy, but if you like it, that's the place.
One of the best bakeries in Kobe. Kind of hidden, but the breads worth the search. It's good chocolate bread, but try the bacon and cheese one.
Good variety and selection of tea. Staff can help you to choose one. Sommelier tastes and smells the tea before serves it. Around ¥900 a tea pot, that serves 3 cups. Choose yours hot or cold.
One of the best Daimaru. Many cosmetics and make-, boutiques and Japanese brand stores. During the sale seasons is insane, but there's good sales if you look for.
