Chris Steele: Check out the rack of local comics near the back. Lots of cool zines still being put out in the Chicago area. Makes for good stocking stuffers too.
Chris Steele: The best specialty coffee shop in Jiyugaoka is also the earliest to open. 9am still doesn't make it a commuter stop, but that makes it all the better for lingering over your latte.
Chris Steele: The garlic squid and BBQ pork make for a lovely meal here. The fact that they're both gluten friendly puts this place over the top in Jiyugaoka.
Chris Steele: The prepared food options at Japanese supermarkets are generally excellent, and are really the only healthy way to consistently eat on the cheap during an extended stay in Tokyo. Here's no exception.
Chris Steele: The essential point-and-pick sushi restaurant in Jiyugaoka for those with limited-to-nonexistent Japanese language skills. Gaijin rejoice!
Chris Steele: The pork bun here makes for a wonderful, satisfying lunch near Harajuku. It's well worth the walk, especially if you're going gluten-free.