Shirihoudai

Ah, the Mister Donut experience. . . always one of the first places I visit when I go to Japan. From the fresh roasted coffees to the selection of donuts in every color of the rainbow, Mister Donut is a must try in any trip to Japan.

Yes, they have Dunkin Donut chains sprinkled here and there, and a few Krispy Krap Kreme donut shops in Tokyo, but nothing compares to my good buddy, Mister Donut. The creme filled donuts are done so well, sweet, but not overpowering - I recommend the angel creme filled. The cake donuts are also prepared so they match with their coffee so perfectly.

But most of all and probably the biggest reason I end up spending pocket fulls of yen on donuts is for the PRIZES! You see, they have point cards here. The more donuts you buy (eat), the more points you rack up, leading to better and better seasonal prizes. I still have the gym towel from my time living in Japan in 1997.

Here is a picture of the last donut feast I had there in October 2007.