We raced from the train station with the thoughts that we have probably missed the festival, until we stepped onto the soaring walkway. We were greeted by the rhythmic dum  dum dum of drums not only in our ears but we could feel every percussion through the concrete. We shared a glance and both smiled, they are still here! 

The darkness festival or Kurayami Matsuri happens during Golden week in Tokyo at Okunitama-jinja every year for the last almost 1000 years, which people carry around mini shrines in the dark. 

As a fervent cat lover and avid traveler, my visit to Tokyo wouldn't have been complete without experiencing one of its most unique attractions - the renowned cat cafes. Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Japan's capital, these cozy havens offer a delightful blend of relaxation, companionship, and feline charm. They have spaced out times so the cats aren't too overwhelmed by visitors. Once you put on your temporary slides and grab a drink they let in you in the cat area. 

I saw this Shabu restaurant on one of the Japan bloggers Instagram and I knew we had to make a trip here. Total Kawaii cuteness overload. This shabu (think hot pot) restaurant does individual pots and the broth to start your meal is in the shape of a bear (kuma-chan) as if he was in an onsen (japanese hot springs). You order your set of veggies, meat and then flavour of your bear for your broth. They showed us how to turn on the elements built into the table but said to take as many photos before hand as kumachan would melt pretty fast.