Frying Pan Farmer's Cafe

Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)


This family-oriented cafe serves popular teishoku (set meals) using local produce, including freshly pressed apple juice. There's a lovely kids' area so parents can sit back and relax with a coffee and slice of cake.


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