Japan's coffee shop culture began in the 1800s and is innovative to say the least. From Japan's unique sparkling coffee (or espresso tonic) to the coffee wars that brew among Japanese convenience ...

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Situated on the boundary of Shinjuku’s Memory Lane — a narrow alleyway of shabby but charming food stalls — Tajimaya Coffee House stands as evidence of Tokyo’s enduring kissaten culture. Kissaten ...

TOKYO — Walking in the quiet neighborhood, you begin to wonder whether you’re in the right place. The building isn’t marked, and the address is gatekept unless you’ve secured a reservation. Inside, a ...

Get your coffee and much more at this large, Hawaiian-themed cafe in metro Tokyo and beyond. Lunch time was a delight at Kona’s Coffee, a Hawaiian pancake cafe in Tokorozawa city that has locations in ...

Nicolas Tanaka, a barista since his college days, has spent hours balancing art and science while perfecting his latte art skills. “It’s an obsession,” said Tanaka, 26, who won national competitions ...