JP Meets JP: Cat Cafe & Retro Metro Hostel

There is such a huge variety of places to stay in Tokyo. So far I'd just gone to the well-advertised megaliths of hostels. They were highly westernised, large fast and dirty processing facilities of travellers that had as much charm as the bottom of a shoe. I missed that homely feeling that Japanese living can give. I found myself wishing I could go meet Japanese people again. They were more polite, clean and hospitable. So I looked around and found Retro Metro which was only 14 beds and opened last year. What do ya know! Just what I was looking for.

The owners become part of the travellers, sit down & chat to you and even join in on food. The people become better friends too.

I met James & Hugh & Masaki as newfound mates & we did a few things around town together. Such a cool part of travelling.

Cat Cafe's are quite popular in Tokyo. I guess people can't afford a pet in their appt so they come here during lunch or something. I get the feeling a few are strays but they're clean so its still ok.

Masaki put together Sukiyaki & Udon and we all chipped in. Soo delicious.