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Best 5 Kissaten You Must Try in Kyoto

Mar 29, 2025
BY Catherine Chong

When we talk about Kyoto, what do you immediately think of? The history? The traditional temples and shrines? While these historic temples and streets steal the spotlight, there’s another cultural treasure waiting to be discovered, and they are kissaten (喫茶店). In this guide, I’ll introduce you […]

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Best Kissatens to Visit in Tokyo

Mar 14, 2025
BY Megan Kawakami

When you’re craving a cup of joe, which do you choose, a kissaten or a café? That typically depends on what you’re looking for: a place to slowly sip your coffee, have a small meal, and potentially a smoke, or the hustle and bustle of customers […]

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Tokyo Coffee Culture

Apr 20, 2017
BY Craig

The coffee culture in Japan is in a very exciting time. Young Japanese people are truly embracing this third wave of coffee, with roasteries popping up everywhere. Many of these cafe's are opening in the residential areas. They are keeping clear of the high streets, and relying on wholesale, the locals, and passionate coffee lovers for their daily trade.

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