https://www.alojapan.com/1236920/where-time-stands-still-old-world-cafe-keeps-tokyos-kissaten-culture-alive/ Where time stands still: Old world cafe keeps Tokyo’s kissaten culture alive #cafe #Japan #kissaten #news #retro #TajimayaCoffeeHouse #Tokyo #TokyoNews #東京 #東京都 Patrons at Tajimaya Coffee House in Tokyo can savor a variety of coffees, including the house’s oriiginal blend and rare single-origin offerings featured as monthly specials. (Aaron Kidd/Stars and Stripes) Situated on the boundary of Shinjuku’s Memory Lane — a narrow alleyway of shabb…

Just learned that the makers of the amazing Tokyo Jazz Joints site are releasing a hardcover photo book documenting some of those joints. It's a little pricey but I'm seriously considering splurging. The site was a key resource for me when I visited Japan so I know this book is going to rule.

https://www.tokyojazzjoints.com/

https://www.mcnallyjackson.com/book/9783969001202

In other (good) news: Ros Juan of Commune Cafe has recently opened a new #coffee bar called Yurari Kissa in Serendra. It's a kissaten that promotes the "art of slow coffee."

Can't wait to check it out as soon as this surge is over.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsC7qtkgQ2Q/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==