Weekends are always a madhouse there. It's a popular spot, so expect a wait, especially on Saturday nights. Try going on a weeknight, maybe for an early dinner, you'll probably get seated much faster....

If you're willing to go a bit outside the main hubs, try the OIOI (Marui) department store in Shinjuku. The one on the east side near the station has a floor dedicated to occasion wear, and they carry...

Honestly, the "legendary" part is mostly local hype, but there's a real core to it. The program has a partnership with a small robotics lab in Kichijoji, so the kids sometimes work on actual prototype...

Netto's pizza selection is a chaotic vortex. Seriously. One day it's all pepperoni and then BAM! Volcanic Italian delights. They definitely don't have consistent stock across stores, it's a total lott...

Pretty sure that little gate leads to the shrine priest's living quarters or a small community hall. I've seen people in robes come out from that direction during festivals.