Harajuku and crepes are two sets of words for over 40 years and yet still remain its popularity, but there are two more other desserts that are getting popular in harajuku area lately.
First comes pancakes. Numbers of young girls wait on huge line on weekends for cute looking pancakes with various toppings.
Starting with crepes and pancakes, you can say harajuku is a place for street desserts nowadays. Not only for fashion, but also trendsetter place for desserts.
One more thing that became trend in this area is popcorns.
Here are the popcorn shops to check out if you are in the area.
1. Garrett Popcorn Shops
The popular gourmet popcorn chain from Chicago opened in Harajuku in 2013, and number of people make a big line for over an hour on weekends since then. It apparently helped to set the gourmet popcorn trend in Tokyo. It is only 30 seconds away from the Harajuku station.
Website: http://jp.garrettpopcorn.com/
Address: 1-13-18 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo
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2. KuKuRuZa
The shop is located right by a shopping complex called Omotesando Hills. They have 36 different flavors, but they only sell 10 on any given day. Their original gourmet and unique flavors are popular, such as maple bacon, truffle fromage porcini, and even limited flavor that you can find only in Japan matcha with white chocolate.
Website: http://www.kukuruza.jp/
Address: 1/F Dojun Wing, Omotesando Hills, 4-12-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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3. Doc Popcorn
Denver-based Doc popcorn’s firm policy is “fun”, “health” and “smile”. Literally their popcorn is made with 100% natural corn oil and not greasy at all like other normal popcorn.
Website: http://www.docpopcorn.jp/
Address: 4-31-6 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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4. Pop! gourmet popcorn
This shop from Seattle has all-natural, GMO-free, gluten-free popcorn ranging from 980 yen to 1200 yen. It is more luxury type of popcorn compare to others that you can tell from its price and shop itself.
Website: http://popgourmetpopcorn.co.jp/
Address: 6-6-9 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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