Inside Japan’s Tokyo Micro Pig Cafe | mipig cafe Asakusa

Inside Japan’s Tokyo Micro Pig Cafe | mipig cafe Asakusa

Hi! We’re in Asakusa, Tokyo. Asakusa is known for classic Tokyo sights like Tokyo Skytree and Sensoji Temple. It’s a town where traditional charm meets modern attractions. Escaping through The Exit 8 — Asakusa Station… to visit a micro pig cafe. I’ve been to a micro pig cafe before, but it’s my first time here in Asakusa. It’s a two-minute walk from the station through a nostalgic shopping street. Oh, Spider-Man! So many places to eat and shop. The cafe is on Kannon Street, just off Shin-Nakamise Street. Here, here. It’s on the second floor of this building. Oh, I see some cute pink. This is Japan’s first micro pig cafe, “mipig cafe.” There’s no age limit, even babies can enter. Let’s check the fee. It’s 3,300 yen for 55 minutes. Walk-ins may be possible if it’s not full, but reservations are usually required online. We came right after the cafe opened today. It’s very clean and there’s no smell. First, we change our shoes for slippers. Shoes and bags go into lockers next to reception. The lockers have keys, so it feels safe. Wow! There are so many! Cute! Cute! Cute! Hello there. “Micro pig” refers to pigs that grow to 18–40 kg, not a specific breed. A wagging tail is adorable. Chewing air is adorable. Flopping down is adorable. Tasting the floor is adorable. Most of them are under one year old. But there are also some larger pigs with a strong presence. The cafe is one big open floor like this. This place was designed with a matsuri theme, which matches Asakusa perfectly. The Japanese umbrellas on the ceiling look beautiful. The pigs can move freely around the floor. But in the morning they gather by the window where it’s warm. If you stretch out your legs and use a blanket, something good might happen… The pigs climbed right on top of my legs! Dan-kun came over. He’s only two and already this big. The way he moves slowly is so cute. Dan-kun is also good at tricks. Pigs are said to be as smart as dogs. Their average body temperature is about 38 degrees Celsius. Warm, almost hot. Why are they so friendly?! Just sitting here, you’re soon surrounded by pigs. These three little black pigs always stick together, so cute. Micro pigs usually live 10 to 15 years. These babies are only a few months old. They pile up when they sleep. Doesn’t it get heavy? They chew a lot because their satiety center doesn’t work well. Chewing like gum helps distract them from hunger. (kawaii.) It’s ear-cleaning time with the staff. Mipig not only runs cafes but also farms and adoption programs. Since they’re loved by staff and visitors daily, they seem easy to keep as pets. I wonder what it’s like to have a pig at home. We also got to see the staff give a special massage. They can’t resist a good massage. The way they melt is funny and adorable. Watching their happy faces makes us feel relaxed too. Too cute. I was also taught how to massage by the staff. It’s harder to control the pressure than I thought. COMPLETE. They like it when you scratch quite firmly. All of them are so cute. Which pattern do you like? (No holding! I got special permission.) After graduating from the cafe, the pigs move to new families. Hope they find wonderful families. One kept sucking on my knee the whole time. Even stains feel precious. I’ll take them as souvenirs. Sadly, our time is up so we’re leaving. Grow up healthy, everyone! Asakusa also means monjayaki. We came to a restaurant called “Kamiya” near mipig cafe. Monjayaki is made by mixing flour, water, and toppings, then grilling on an iron plate. We chose a classic: spicy cod roe, cheese, and mochi(rice cake). Here you can choose to cook it yourself or have staff do it. For the first one, we asked the staff to cook. Monjayaki originated around the 18th century. At first it had no toppings and was a children’s snack. It became popular as a meal after World War II. It may be one of the worst-looking Japanese foods, but it’s seriously delicious. The best part is eating it piping hot. Next, seafood risotto monja. This time I’ll cook it myself. Mine turned out more watery and not as good as the staff’s, but that’s okay. Break down the walls and mix it all together. Didn’t really get the crispy bits, but that’s fine. Seafood risotto monja is a new flavor for us. It’s not common. Maybe the cheese is different. It has an Italian taste haha. For dessert we went to Denpoin Street. This is a sweets shop specializing in thick matcha. Thick matcha ice cream: 750 yen. It’s so rich. The strong aroma of matcha comes through, but it isn’t bitter. The panda decoration is cute. Maybe because Ueno zoo is nearby? I’m thirsty. Matcha beer?! That’s interesting. In the end, I chose iced matcha instead of beer. It used to be unbelievably crowded. Recently it feels like there are fewer tourists. If this video relaxed you, have a look at our other ones too. See you next time.

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Website: https://mipig.cafe/en/
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🗒Reservation required (no phone bookings)
https://mipig.cafe/en/booking/

🚃🚶‍♀️How to Get There
2 minutes walk from Asakusa Station
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💰 Price
🔻Age 3 and under
25 min: 1,100 yen.
55 min: 1,100 yen.

🔻Age 4 and over
25 min: 2,200 yen.
55 min: 3,300 yen.
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⌛️ Timestamps
0:00 Opening
0:12 How to get there
1:42 mipig cafe
9:11 Monjayaki
11:44 Matcha sweets
12:35 Sensoji Temple

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