Feb 21, 2022
Best cafe outside the chains stores?
I know that cafes like Starbuck's, Tully's, and Doutor's supply a consistent cup of coffee, but I'm looking for that cafe that is mom & pop or a place that has one location that you stumbled upon and love. What's your go-to drink or what would you recommend?
I never thought I would call Japan my home, but after 20 years I understand the beauty and appeal of Land of the Rising Sun. Part of my affection for Japan stems from my bride, Manami who introduced me to the essence of this magical land. As an amateur historian and sociologist, the uniqueness of Japan’s past captured my heart and soul, bonding me to the society and culture that is now a part of me. This society has embraced me, and I am no longer a visitor, I have recast myself as a cultural hybrid, always updating my identity with the rich cultural information from the past into the present, and, invariably, the future.
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on Feb 21
For a campus atmosphere, I really like Uni.Shop & Cafe 125, next to Waseda University. Since it caters to students, it is unexpensive and you can see the Okuma Garden from the window (or the terrace when weather is good). Another favourite is Nayuta, next to Shiinamachi station. It is inside of a shrine/temple premises, so you can also see the beautiful greenery and enjoy not only good drinks and sweets, but also delicious lunch. Guess I just like cafés with garden views :)
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For all the cafes I've been to and loved, I find it harder than expected to recall one that was really special. But the first place that came to mind when I really thought about it was Komonoyasan in Tokigawa Town, Saitama Prefecture. It is an outdoor cafe that opens on sunny days only, if the owner feels like it! There is just something special about that place. The owner prepares one of three coffee choices with explicit instructions on how to drink it!
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