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PokΓ©mon x Grand Hyatt Tokyo Summer Collaboration

    Updated: Jun 25, 2025

    Calling all PokΓ©mon lovers! Grand Hyatt Tokyo has launched the ultimate summer collaboration - a luxury PokΓ©mon-themed experience featuring immersive stay packages, gourmet burgers, dreamy desserts, and adorable exclusive merch, available from today through August. Whether you're travelling with kids or just a lifelong fan like myself, this is one of the most adorable pop-ups of the season.



    PokΓ©mon-Themed Stay Packages


    PokΓ©mon-Themed Stay PackagesΒ are now available at Grand Hyatt Tokyo, running from June 20 to August 31, 2025. The PokΓ©mon Beach Resort Suite StayΒ offers a luxurious 120mΒ² Chairman Suite styled like a tropical hideaway, complete with giant Lapras and Snorlax plushies, themed meals (like the Bulbasaur tropical burger and Pikachu fruit pancakes), and exclusive take-home goods including plushies and PokΓ©mon collab items. For a more accessible option, the PokΓ©mon Beach Resort StayΒ includes a 42mΒ² room with summery decor, a mini Lapras plushie, a buffet breakfast with Pikachu pancakes, and special gifts.

    A luxurious hotel suite is transformed into a tropical island escape, complete with giant PokΓ©mon plushies and tropical-themed dΓ©cor.
    Credit: Grand Hyatt Tokyo Β©PokΓ©mon. Β©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.

    PokΓ©mon-Inspired Food & Dining


    There are plenty of PokΓ©mon inspired dining options at Grand Hyatt Tokyo this summer as well - and you don’t need to be a hotel guest to enjoy them. From playful burgers to giftable sweets, this collaboration is packed with fun seasonal treats. Our picks:


    • The Oak Door: Bulbasaur Tropical Burger Set (Β₯6,600)Β - A juicy beef patty, smoky pork shoulder, and grilled pineapple come together inside in-house made green buns for a tropical PokΓ©mon feast.

    • Fiorentina: Squirtle Ricotta Cheese Tart Set (Β₯3,520)Β - Smooth and creamy ricotta tart served with a vibrant coloured Piplup Blue Soda.

    • Fiorentina Pastry Boutique: PokΓ©mon Summer Sweets Selection Box (Β₯5,940)Β - A colourful assortment of tropical sweets in a Pikachu box, complete with an exclusive tote bag.

    Bulbasaur Tropical Burger Set at The Oak Door – a green-bunned burger filled with beef patty, smoked pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, served with Piplup Blue Soda on a PokΓ©mon-themed placemat.
    The Bulbasaur Tropical Burger Set

    This PokΓ©mon collaboration offers a refreshing blend of nostalgia and creativity - a chance to enjoy playful flavours and thoughtful design, all set within the luxury of Grand Hyatt Tokyo! Find out more information here.



    Flavour Fest at Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2025

      Updated: May 17, 2025

      Banner reads "Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum" with colorful illustrations of chefs and food. Background shows a fair with food signs.
      A three-day celebration of Japan’s finest flavours (Credit: Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum)

      From May 16 to 18, 2025, the Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum transformed Symbol Promenade Park in Ariake into a haven for food enthusiasts, showcasing the city's rich and diverse culinary scene.Β This free-admission event featured over 40 renowned eateries, offering visitors a unique opportunity to savor Tokyo's gastronomic excellence.



      Among the standout experiences was Yoroniku's signature truffle sukiyaki on rice.Β This dish masterfully combined thinly sliced wagyu beef with aromatic truffle, creating a luxurious and harmonious flavour profile.


      A bowl of rice topped with wagyu, egg yolk, and shaved truffles. A bowl of black truffles in the background.
      Yoroniku's Signature Truffle Sukiyaki on Rice

      At Nyorosuke's booth, the tasting set offered a trio of eel preparations: thin-grilled, plain-grilled, and liver.Β This selection provided a comprehensive exploration of unagi's nuanced textures and flavours, reflecting the restaurant's dedication to traditional techniques.


      For a sweet interlude, Hibiyakiimo presented their chilled yakiimo (baked sweet potato), a refreshing twist on a classic treat.Β Slow-baked over 48 hours, the sweet potato's natural sweetness and creamy texture were accentuated, offering a delightful contrast to the savoury offerings.

      A hand holding a wooden plate with 3 variations of grilled skewered eel.
      Nyorosuke's Unagi Tasting Set
      Hand holding a roasted sweet potato wrapped in white paper, with a food stall in the blurred background.
      Hibiyakiimo's Chilled Yakiimo (Baked Sweet Potato)

      The Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum 2025 not only celebrated Tokyo's culinary heritage but also provided a platform for food lovers to engage with the city's vibrant food culture.Β With live cooking demonstrations, workshops, and a diverse array of dishes, the festival was a testament to Tokyo's status as a global gastronomic capital.

      Top 12 Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Tokyo

        Updated: Apr 16, 2025

        Finding dog-friendly restaurants in Tokyo can be challenging, but here are my top 12 picks throughout the city (listed alphabetically) - scroll down for more details!


        A fluffy dog sits by a table with pancakes and cream in a cafe.
        &OIMO TOKYO (Credit: Kisa Toyoshima, Time Out Tokyo)

        It goes without saying, but be sure to inform the restaurant in advance if you plan to bring your dog along when making a reservation. Generally, only well-trained dogs are allowed, so make sure your furry friend is ready for a day out!


        1. &OIMO TOKYO, Nakameguro

        2. Bricolage Bread & Co, Roppongi

        3. Burger Mania, Hiroo

        4. CEDROS, Daikanyama

        5. Furumen, Nishiazabu

        6. Jade5, Hiroo

        7. Janu Mercato, Azabudai

        8. milky greek, Azabujuban

        9. SPIGOLA, Roppongi

        10. THE_B, Nakameguro

        11. Yakiniku 529, Daimon

        12. Yakitori Sadajuro, Azabujuban


        See also: Dog-Friendly Cafes in Tokyo on Time Out Tokyo featuring Qoo the Pomchi!


        &OIMO TOKYO

        🍠Sweet Potato Cafe┆Nakameguro


        • Description: A cafe specialising in sweet potato-based dishes, offering a gluten-free menu and dog-friendly indoor seating

        • Recommendations: Sweet potato cheesecake, gluten free pancakes

        • Reservation: via phone (+81-3-6416-4908)

        • Information: Website┆Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps



        Bricolage Bread & Co

        πŸ₯Bakery┆Roppongi


        • Description: One of the best bakeries in town for freshly baked bread, offering classic and seasonal flavours, with dog-friendly terrace seats and a cherry blossom view in spring

        • Reservation: Walk-in only

        • Information: Website┆Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps



        Burger Mania

        πŸ”Burger┆Hiroo





        CEDROS

        🌊Californian Fusion┆Daikanyama


        • Description: Specialises in fresh, seasonal "Californian Coastal Cuisine" for over a decade, blending San Diego-inspired flavours with an intimate open-kitchen dining experience

        • Reservation: via TableCheck

        • Notes: English speaking staff

        • Information: Website┆Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps

        Furumen

        πŸ₯’Chinese┆Nishiazabu





        Jade5

        🍳Brunch┆Hiroo


        • Description:Β A popular all-day breakfast cafe serving breakfast burritos and pancakes, with dog-friendly indoor seating

        • Reservation: Walk-in only

        • Information: Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps



        Janu Mercato

        πŸ₯‘All-Day Dining┆Azabudai


        • Description:Β Located inside Janu Tokyo at Azabudai Hills, offering a refined breakfast experience with dog-friendly terrace seating

        • Reservation: Walk-in only for breakfast

        • Information: Website┆Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps




        milky greek

        🍼Greek Yogurt┆Azabujuban


        • Description:Β Specialises in Greek yogurt made in-house over 72 hours, with gluten- and refined sugar-free toppings, as well as special yogurt bowls for pups!

        • Note: Sister restaurants in Roppongi, Shibuya

        • Reservation: via Tabelog

        • Information: Website┆Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps




        SPIGOLA

        🍝Italian┆Roppongi


        • Description: offers a cosy Italian dining experience with delicious lunch pasta options and a special tasting menu for dinner

        • Reservation: via phone (+81-90-6562-4696)

        • Information: Website┆Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps




        THE_B

        🌱Vegan Cafe┆Nakameguro


        • Description: Nakameguro branch of the popular vegan cafe in Omotesando

        • Recommendation: "AΓ§aΓ­ Beauty Bowl" topped with coconut chips, strawberries, granola, cacao nibs, and goji berries

        • Reservation: Walk-in only

        • Information: Website┆Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps



        Yakiniku 529.

        πŸ₯©Yakiniku┆Daimon


        • Description:Β Yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant with dog-friendly seats on the 2nd floor

        • Recommendations: "Atsugiri-Tan" (thickly-cut beef tongue), "Geotjori Kimchi"

        • Reservation: via Tabelog

        • Information: Tabelog┆Instagram┆Google Maps



        Yakitori Sadajuro

        πŸ“Yakitori┆Azabujuban


        • Description:Β The Azabujuban branch offers a dog-friendly semi-terrace with warm hospitality and a chicken menu for dogs

        • Reservation: via phone (+81-3-3461-2279)

        • Note: Sister restaurants in Hiroo, Ebisu, Nakameguro

        • Information: Website┆Tabelog┆Google Maps




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