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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”

Nihonbashi Sake Discoveries: Tradition Meets Innovation at Hakkaisan Sennen Kojiya

2025年6月18日 by CityNomix

A bottle of special junmai genshu sake, recommended to be chilled in the freezer for a sherbet-like texture.

The early summer sun cast a pleasant glow over Nihonbashi as I wrapped up a client meeting. My steps felt lighter, buoyed by the successful discussion. It was then that the crisp, clean taste of an Hakkaisan sake I’d recently enjoyed came to mind. “I believe there’s an Hakkaisan shop in COREDO Muromachi,” I mused. Continue reading “Nihonbashi Sake Discoveries: Tradition Meets Innovation at Hakkaisan Sennen Kojiya”

Grilling Game Changer! My 3COINS Microwave Fish Grill Discovery & Other Must-Have Gadgets

2025年6月14日 by CityNomix

Fish perfectly browned in a microwave oven

Hello, I’m CityNomix. Alongside my work in digital marketing, I wander through cities both in Japan and abroad, uncovering local culture and sharing it here on Photomo. This time, I ventured into the popular 3COINS store in search of items that make our daily lives a little richer and more convenient. I’m excited to share Continue reading “Grilling Game Changer! My 3COINS Microwave Fish Grill Discovery & Other Must-Have Gadgets”