Harajuku (especially Takeshita Dori) is known for unique and freaky fashion styles, so it’s not a surprise that you’ll also find some freaky themed cafes there. I went to one of them this month, the so-called “Kawaii Monster Cafe” and want to introduce it briefly today.
Visited: December 1st 2015

I went together with Anji from “Salz Tokyo” – it was her suggestion and I’m really glad we went. It was an interesting experience.

Without her I wouldn’t have known about the Kawaii Monster Cafe in Harajuku.
 

What exactly is the Kawaii Monster Cafe"
The Kawaii Monster Cafe in Harajuku is one of Japan’s many weird themed cafes.
Once you enter, you’ll be in a colorful fantasy world with giant lips, mushrooms and whatnot. Even the food is colorful! There are different themed areas and you can choose where you want to sit, but some areas are more expensive than others especially when you’re in a group of less than 4 people.

We went during the week in the evening and behind us people started lining up, though it never got crowded inside the cafe.

If you’re worried you can make a reservation except for weekends and holidays.
Note that they’re open in the afternoon for lunch (11:30 – 16:30) and in the evening for dinner (18:00 – 22:30), but closed in between.

After entering you’re supposed to be in the stomach of a (kawaii) monster. The first thing you’ll see is ...