Recommended for those who say, "I like stores and chain stores that I'm familiar with, but sometimes I want to go to a slightly different store!" Introducing all the concept shops in Tokyo.

■ Picture book cafe for adults

Cafe "Mucchi's Cafe" in Koenji. It is a picture book cafe where you can enjoy a menu of picture book motifs while being surrounded by more than 400 picture books.


Picture books of various genres are lined up in the store! When I visited for coverage, there was also a picture book corner with a slightly dark horror taste.


We recommend the "Jisatsu Rabbit Parfait" (600 yen plus tax), which is modeled after the picture book "The Book of Bunny Suicide" by British manga artist Andy Riley. Rabbit cookies are in a generous amount of ice cream. A dish with plenty of humor that will make you feel uncomfortable if you are a fan of the original.



It's good to have a nostalgic picture book talk, or to face the picture book by yourself. If you miss a picture book, let's go to this cafe.

■ Coffee shop run by a goldfish wholesaler

"Kingyozaka" is a 5-minute walk from Hongo Sanchome Station. It is a coffee shop with a slightly retro and mysterious charm run by a goldfish wholesaler that has been in business for 350 years.




The Chinese tea "Dongfang meiren (850 yen including tax)" that I ordered is a refreshing and tasty cup. Comes with dried fruits and nuts simmered in a small plate.



You can also buy goldfish and experience fishing at this shop (700 yen for adults and 500 yen for children). You can get a free ticket when you catch the designated fish in the fishing pond.



A shop with a mysterious atmosphere. It's a little-known spot, so maybe it's good for a little date?

■ No talking?

"R-za Dokushokan" is quietly set up in Koenji. It is an unusual cafe where talking inside the store is prohibited in order to provide a "space for enjoying silence".




You can order coffee, black tea, Chinese tea, and a small tea contract. Basically, it seems that "having your own time" such as reading a book or working quietly is more important than eating and drinking. We recommend the "letter set (1,000 yen including tax)", which comes with a set of letter set, stamps, dip pen set, sealing set rental and post-mailing service for your favorite drink.



The only sounds in the store are the sound of the aquarium, the sound of the floor squeaking, and the sound of turning pages. For those who want to forget their busy daily life and regain their time.

■ Like a witch's hideout!

"Essel's courtyard" on the upper floor of "R-za Dokushokan". This is OK to talk.


The store is lined with ores, dolls, and figurines that have turned into small fountains, creating a mysterious space that makes you feel as if you were lost in the world of fairy tales. I feel like I've sneaked into the witch's hideout or the backyard of a small castle.




We recommend the popular drink "Sweet Maron (650 yen including tax)" hot and "Katoru Karl (350 yen including tax)". Especially, black tea is an irresistible cup for chestnut lovers who have a gentle scent of marron.




It has a hideaway atmosphere, so it is recommended when you want to talk a little secret. Depending on your mood, you may use it properly in the R-za Dokushokan and the courtyard of Ethel.

■ What? Can i eat this?

* Stimulating photos and menus will appear in the following articles. Please be careful. In addition, please browse at your own risk.

"Rice and Circus Takadanobaba" in Takadanobaba. It is a unique restaurant that offers discerning game (meat of wild birds and beasts obtained by hunting) and delicacies from all over the country with a Japanese taste.


The inside of the store has a vague and dubious atmosphere. Certainly like a circus.



You can enjoy "Goat's Kindama Ruibe (980 yen)", "Bathynomus doedrum (1,980 yen)", "Gecko roasting (1,480 yen)", "Frog soup (1,680 yen)" (all including tax). It's surprisingly good to try it! You can face "food" while eating various ingredients.






By the way, this shop has a very delicious general menu (dried daikon, potato salad, etc.)! It's worth a visit.


5 unusual shops in Tokyo. Why don't you take a look at the shops you care about?