In April 2013, Shibuya Channel’s pancake series stopped at yao（ヤオ） on Meiji-dori in Jingumae 2-33-12 — between Harajuku and Yoyogi, with tables, sofas, and terrace seats for girls’ nights or dates.
The featured plate was fresh berry and cream-cheese pancake on a yogurt-forward batter. Hours listed: weekdays 11:30–24:00, Saturdays 12:00–24:00, Sundays/holidays 12:00–23:00. Phone: 03-3475-0860. Site (historical): cporganizing.com/yao.
Meiji-dori pancake traffic still feeds the eastern approach to the scramble — watch it on the Shibuya Crossing live camera. Cafe hops belong in average trip to Japan cost.
