The best fruit parfaits in Tokyo

Think parfaits in Japan and you might imagine those strange mixtures of mochi rice cakes, ice cream and whipped cream stacked over a handful of cornflakes. Nevertheless, such unfortunate examples are, luckily, exceptions: Japanese parfaits in general, and fruit parfaits in particular, are usually decadently delicious creations that really do deserve the nickname 'king of desserts'. Made with fresh, seasonal fruits and served American-style in a tall glass, these luxury sweets can be found anywhere from the classic 'fruit parlours' of Ginza to simple cafés associated with neighbourhood fruit shops. Here's our top 15 of truly excellent Tokyo fruit parfaits – note that most cafés rotate their menu with the seasons, so your parfait might look slightly different from the ones pictured here.