Eating alone in restaurants is awkward. Sure, you can take a book and pretend like the solitude is emboldening. But be honest with yourself—sitting across from an empty chair is sometimes sad and lonely. This whimsical restaurant in Japan has a solution: stuffed animals.
The Moomin Cafe in Tokyo is themed around the eponymous series of Finnish picture books, and it’s just adorable. According to the countless visitors who have posted photos and written about their experiences there, the restaurant’s waiters provide solo diners with a giant stuffed animal to keep them company while they eat. It’s unclear if it’s acceptable to talk to the stuffed animal during dinner.
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