Kawaii food is popular in Japan, as seen in the Kawaii bento boxes that parents lovingly made for their kids each morning. Following this trend, Japan has developed an amazing array of character cafes. Some of these cafes are permanent installations, but look out for seasonal pop up cafes. Before you visit Japan, google pop up cafes in Tokyo, to see what is new. However, be prepared for long lines and wait times for pop up cafes, and try to go on weekdays if possible.