a curated guide to affordable, locally-loved spots in japan. mobile-friendly, filterable, free (no paywall, no gatekeeping).
two weeks across tokyo, kyoto, osaka, hakone. theme parks, animal cafes, every meal pre-planned. food guide coming.
three capybaras, calm vibes, reservation required. shinjuku side, near takadanobaba.
cat cafe chain that's actually clean and well-run. multiple locations, easy stop with kids or jet-lagged guests.
micro pig cafe. cute, tourist-friendly, multiple locations across kyoto, tokyo, and osaka.
hedgehog cafe in namba. very spiky. interesting but brief. keep it under an hour.