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Breakfast in Tokyo: 6 Tasty Spots in Okubo and Shinjuku to Start Your Day

Shinjuku Western-style Food

Okubo, the neighboring district of Shinjuku and home to Tokyo's esteemed Korea town, has been climbing the tourism popularity ladder at a rate of knots. Home to a range of affordable hotels, hostels and Airbnb spots (especially when compared with the extravagant accommodation options in central Shinjuku), Okubo is now one of the places to stay in Tokyo. Coupled with Okubo's newly acquired allure is an eclectic host of stellar breakfast options in the surrounding area. All-you-can-eat breakfast buffets fit to feed the family, classic American diner food featuring tumbling piles of fluffy pancakes, and vitamin-packed health food restaurants all take to the center-stage. Here are 6 of the top breakfast spots near Okubo. In this article: Shinjuku ・Mr.FARMER ・Café Terrace Bonjour ・Sarabeth's ・Café Rendezvous Okubo ・Domo Café ・Renoir (Okubo and Shin Okubo) Main image credit: TOHO Co., Ltd.

A Day in Kuramae: 5 Unique Shops in Tokyo's 'Brooklyn'

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Cafes and Sweets
'Soak' in 1.2 Million Sakura Petals?! Top 3 Gourmet Events to Enjoy During Tokyo 2020 Cherry Blossom Season

Shibuya
Top 20 Things to Do in Tokyo: Recommended Bucket List Experiences & More!

Tokyo Station
Tokyo Outdoor Dining: 3 Terrace Restaurants With Stunning Views (Freshly Opened in Spring 2021!)

Shibuya Other Restaurants
All About Vintage 'Sukajan' Japanese Souvenir Jackets in Tokyo!

Ueno Clothing Stores
Recommendations From a Tokyo Beauty Concierge: Top 10 Low-Cost Cosmetics at Tokyu Hands!

Shibuya Household Goods Stores

Calling All Japanese Curry Lovers! Nails Almost Good Enough to Eat

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Shopping

Bring your favorite Japanese food with you wherever you go! Fashion brand Felissimo’s sub-brand for humorous items YOU+MORE! has released gel nail stickers featuring different types of Japanese curry as part of their Japanese food series. These fun stickers feature different types of curry and rice, and you can customize them with your favorite toppings! Japanese curry fans won’t want to miss this unique and fun item!

'MEAT&WINE': Fantastic Eats at Crazy Cheap Prices in Tokyo’s Shinjuku!

Shinjuku Other Restaurants
18 of The Best, Super-Japanese Gift Ideas to Look Forward to in Tokyo!

Asakusa Other Shopping
Tokyo Banana Releases New Cookie With Surprise Ingredient!

Tokyo Station Department Stores
Japan Has An Incredible Traditional-Style Starbucks in This Rustic Town

Saitama Suburbs Other Cafes and Sweets
Complete Guide to Japan's Moominvalley Park: Highlights, Recommendations, and More!

Saitama Suburbs
Top 10 Japanese Health & Beauty Products at AEON Style Narita

Narita Shopping Malls

[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities

Have you always wanted to fly through the skies while controlling a jet? You now have the chance to make your dream a reality! Skyart JAPAN offers hyper-realistic flight simulation for everyone from beginners to professional pilots. Take a closer look at SkyArt’s state of the art headquarters located in Shinagawa, Tokyo and see how I fared in the cockpit for my very own private lesson!

[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts

Touring Tokyo's Asakusa Area with Kids: Essential Guide, Tips & Recommended Food Spots!

Asakusa Old Towns (Shitamachi)

Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s most famous historic district, boasting the magnificent Kaminarimon Gate and Asakusa Temple. It’s an absolute must-see for every tourist to Japan, a major highlight for both old and young! Even for the little ones, Asakusa is like an exciting theme park of traditional Japan, with lots of things to explore and delicacies to snack on. Parents, however, will have a bit of a different perspective: “Is it too crowded for strollers? Are there baby care rooms?” Worry not, though, parents of the world, as we have all the information you need to make a trip to Asakusa a pleasantly unforgettable memory!

The Complete Guide to Narita Airport: All Terminals!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas
How to Choose Your Tokyo Hotel in 2021: Top 5 Neighborhoods Recommended by International Residents

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes
Iconic Neighborhoods and More: Inside Tokyo's Top 10 Shopping Streets

Ueno Other Sightseeing
Hugely Popular with Foreign Tourists in Tokyo! Check Out These 9 Popular Japanese Souvenirs for Summer 2018

Tokyo Station Other Shopping
Best Places to Buy Records in Tokyo: 3 Local DJ's Share Inside Tips!

Shibuya Other Shopping
The Complete Guide to Haneda Airport Arrival Lobby

Haneda Other Sightseeing

Visiting Enoshima: The Must-See Spots on Japan’s Famous Day-Trip Island!

Kamakura Forests & Mountains

The Shonan and Enoshima area is one of the most popular day-trip destinations for both Tokyo locals and tourists. Even though the beautiful island is easily accessible from the capital, a lot of people only visit the nearby Kamakura with its many shrines and temples. That’s a shame because Enoshima is a treasure trove of amazing spots and discoveries! Come with us on a tour along its must-visit spots!

The Tanabata Festival - Experience the Magic of Japan’s Star-Crossed Lovers

Kanagawa Suburbs Summer
Beyond the Guidebook - 5 Expats Share Their Favorite Secret Spots in Tokyo!

Tokyo Station Other Townscapes
'Way Too Sweet!' What 5 Japanese Living Abroad Really Think About Green Tea Culture

Harajuku Tea Ceremonies
Weird Ways Japan's Cherry Blossom Season Amazed Canadians - 'I Will Never Forget That Scene!'

Ueno Spring
'Japanese Are Such Perfectionists!' 8 Weird Japanese Customs That These Foreign Visitors Couldn't Get Used To

Ueno
7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson: An Insider’s Guide to Japan’s Three Giant Convenience Stores!

Asakusa

Is Shopping in Japan That Different? Weirdly Useful Phrases That Show Japan's Shopping Culture

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Department Stores

While shopping around in Japan, it’s likely that a shop worker will come up to you and try to help you out at least once while you are here. However, it’s always a little bit stressful when someone comes up to you and tells you or asks you something in a language you don’t understand! This article will review and discuss some common phrases used by Japanese shop staff.