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iki Roastery & Eatery: Where Light, Coffee, and Perfect Cake Meet in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, Tokyo

2025年11月14日 by CityNomix

The interior of a bustling cafe with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams. A white counter has a sign above it that reads, 'Be. Here. Now.' and many customers are gathered around it.

Discovering a Sanctuary of Light in Kiyosumi Shirakawa Kiyosumi Shirakawa, on the east side of Tokyo, has transformed into a pilgrimage site for specialty coffee lovers since the arrival of Blue Bottle Coffee. However, the reason I’m repeatedly drawn back to this neighborhood is concentrated in one specific place, a short walk from the bustling Continue reading “iki Roastery & Eatery: Where Light, Coffee, and Perfect Cake Meet in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, Tokyo”

St. George Helsinki Breakfast Review: An Artistic Buffet Worth Waking Up For

2025年9月6日 by CityNomix

A breakfast buffet laid out in a hotel restaurant. On a long wooden table, a variety of colorful cold dishes such as salads, fruits, cheeses, and hams are arranged. A bar counter is visible in the background.

A Helsinki Morning of Light and Serenity, Beginning at Hotel St. George The Helsinki morning arrives in a wash of clear light and profound silence. Yesterday was a day of intellectual pursuits, savoring a bilberry tart at the iconic CAFE AALTO inside the Academic Bookstore and searching for Moomins at the Stockmann department store. Still Continue reading “St. George Helsinki Breakfast Review: An Artistic Buffet Worth Waking Up For”

A Michelin-Starred Legacy: Savoring Supreme Unagi at Akimoto, a 110-Year-Old Gem in Tokyo

2025年6月25日 by CityNomix

Close-up photo of an eel dish in a black bowl, vividly sprinkled with homemade sansho pepper.

Seeking Sumptuous Unagi in Sizzling Tokyo: A Journey to Akimoto in Kōjimachi Hello, this is CityNomix from Photomo. While my days are usually immersed in the hustle of digital marketing, I also wander the streets of cities, both at home and abroad, unearthing local culture and sharing it through words and photos. This time, I’m Continue reading “A Michelin-Starred Legacy: Savoring Supreme Unagi at Akimoto, a 110-Year-Old Gem in Tokyo”

Buvette Tokyo: A Taste of Parisian Charm in Hibiya – An All-Day French Gastrothèque Experience

2025年6月10日 by CityNomix

Crème brûlée dessert with a side of chocolate mousse and a biscuit.

Discovering Buvette: The Perfect Bite in Hibiya, Tokyo Hello, I’m CityNomix. While my day job is in digital marketing, my passion lies in exploring cities, both at home and abroad, uncovering local culture from a unique perspective. Through Photomo, under the theme “Walk, Shoot, Write,” I share the world’s charm as I discover it. My Continue reading “Buvette Tokyo: A Taste of Parisian Charm in Hibiya – An All-Day French Gastrothèque Experience”

A Taste of London: The Legendary Salt Beef Beigel at Beigel Bake on Brick Lane & A Visit to the Stylish GOODHOOD

2025年10月14日2025年5月18日 by CityNomix

Beigel Bake's delicious salt beef bagel with tender and juicy meat

Introduction: A Long-Awaited London Brick Lane Experience Hello, this is CityNomix from Photomo. While my everyday job is in digital marketing, my passion lies in exploring cities both domestically and internationally, uncovering and sharing local culture. This time, on the cloudy evening of November 14th, 2024, just after 6:19 PM, I finally made my way Continue reading “A Taste of London: The Legendary Salt Beef Beigel at Beigel Bake on Brick Lane & A Visit to the Stylish GOODHOOD”