These coffeeshops create 2D or 3D art based on a picture you provide, or a well known Pop Culture Icon. While latte art is not inherently nerdy, what makes these cafes “Nerdy Places to Visit” is their emphasis on anime and video game characters.
The magazine Time Out Tokyo lists a handful of cafes around the city. Of these seven, I have been to Reissue.
Cafe Reissue is about a ten minute walk from the attractions of the Meiji Shrine, Takeshita Street and Harajuku Station.
I love Studio Ghibli and it’s iconic mascot Totoro, from My Neighbor Totoro. So I got this fantastic looking latte of Totoro. This amazing art was created by @RunaPocket.
If you do go, remember that the staff is creating art and your order can take some time. If you are in a hurry, I recommend visiting any of the hundreds of coffee shops around town and visiting Reissue, or any of the other Latte Art Cafes when you have plenty of time.