TOKYO BIG SIGHT: Japanese Vending Machine... tasty chocolate cone ice cream for 130yen!

You'll spot these ice cream vending machines around Tokyo and even on train platforms. 

The sugar cone has a great crispy texture... just like Baskin Robbins.

Learned about these ice cream vending machines from a girlfriend years ago... 

Mongolian musician performing a the Fashion World Tokyo trades show.
http://www.fashion-tokyo.jp/en/

NAKANO: Daily Chico Soft Cream... 200yen small... 380yen mega massive holy smokes!

I was not in the mood for soft cream with snow still on the ground in Tokyo but the foodie rankings for this spot is sooo high... and... I just had to try it for my foodie fans.

Looks like Kyary Pamyu Pamyu was here too.

The girl in front of me was calling out numbers as she ordered... Didn't quite understand why she just didn't ask for the flavors by name.

One small chocolate ice cream please.

Later I realized you can select multiple flavors!  Oh no... 

Seems like this place has wide following. If in the area definitely give the "Toku Dai" (Extra Big) one a try for 380yen and share! 

There's a Baskin Robbins in the area too! Valentines Day Mickey and Minnie.

Restaurant: Daily Chico

Foodie Tabelog Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1319/A131902/13001083/

Address J: 東京都中野区中野5-52-15 中野ブロードウェイ B1F

Address E: Tokyo, Nakano-ku, Nakano 5-52-15, Nakano Broadway B1F
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TOKYO TOWER: Baskin Robbins... we are now officially melting in Tokyo

Summer special... buy a big scoop and get a little one free. 380yen.

http://www.31ice.co.jp/contents/topics/130614_01.html

Went for the jamoca almond fudge with daiquiri ice.  In Japan the scoopers are trained to keep the middle as hollow as possible!  Watch out ;)

Lots of Hello Kitty goods

There were huge Doraemon's all over the place in different poses.

And for adults on a HOT sunny summer day there is a Highball Garden vs Beer Garden outside!

Shop: Baskin Robbins 31 - Tokyo Tower Branch

Baskin Robbins Japan: http://www.31ice.co.jp/

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1314/A131401/13110526/

Address J: 東京都港区芝公園4-2-8 東京タワービル 2F

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TOSHIMAEN: Bakery Old Kitchen Organic... and its true :)

After walking for about an hour in the hot afternoon sun this little sign with a nice list of home made ice creams caught my eye... didn't eat lunch yet but was ready to cool down.

When I entered a very nice lady welcomed me with a friendly smile...

As the name says Bakery, check, Old, check, Kitchen, check, Organic sounds good...

My 150yen home made vanilla ice cream.  About the size of a 290yen mini Hagen Daaz cup... not too bad.

There was a very solid texture to it and possibly a hint of brown sugar... my guess that there was honey inside was a miss.

Lots of freshly baked bread.

The furniture seemed like it was vintage imported from the US.

A free little sample they gave me as I was eating my ice cream.  Customer service was spot on.

Interior was very comfy with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Louis on the BGM... felt like I was not in Tokyo

Located in this very old building with what seems to be an apartment or home upstairs and in the shadows of Baby-R-Us.  Next time i'll definitely back for their pastries.

Shop: Bakery Old Kitchen Organic

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132102/13117208/

Shop Website: http://www.old-kitchen.com/

Address J: 東京都練馬区春日町1-2-25

Address E: Tokyo, Nerima-ku, Kasugamachi 1-2-25
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