みうけん
I came to Harajuku. It's been probably about 30 years since I last visited. The only memory I have from back then is Marion Crepes on Takeshita Street. Now, my goal this time is a tapioca shop that is (apparently) popular on YouTube. Despite it being a rainy weekday, there was a long line. (This photo was taken when the line was not as long). The store is supposed to open at 11:00, but the shutter actually opened around 11:15. Then, we were directed to go to the second floor to buy merchandise. The store's character, a baby, and merchandise of the YouTuber who is also a staff member, were being sold, creating an irresistible sight for fans. The price for one cup is around 600 yen. Well, that's the usual price for tapioca. It's more of a special experience to enjoy tapioca in a special place like Harajuku, so it seems like a reasonable amount. The staff calls out "Baby Tapi♬" while piercing the straw, which seems fun for the kids. Anyway, I bought the tapioca. There were options like brown sugar milk, and others (honestly, I don't remember well). The kids were delighted with the live "Baby Tapi♬". The brown sugar milk was quite rich. The tapioca was large and had a smooth texture, very delicious. There were various other flavors like chocolate, but as a middle-aged person who loves the classics, I prefer the traditional ones. The blue ice cream was a hit! This is popular among kids. It was a bit chilly that day, so I took just one bite and gave it to the kids, who seemed to consider it a special treat. ◆◇◆ Postscript ◆◇◆ I had some thoughts about the delayed opening time, making the lined-up queue re-line (wouldn't it be better to direct people to this line from the beginning, or have signs indicating so), and other things. However, the staff at this store are good at engaging with children, making everyone smile. For those who love Disney, there's a mysterious phenomenon where just being in Disney increases your happiness, and this store seems to have a similar effect. Ah, this is Harajuku! Give it a try! Revisit Hope Value: ★★☆ If you have the chance, please also check out [Miuken's recommended books] ※Not displayed on Tabelog ★☆ Please also support Tabelog ☆★