A kissaten in Jinbōchō, Tokyo, Japan. A kissaten (喫茶店), literally a "tea-drinking shop", is a Japanese-style tearoom that is also a coffee shop. They developed in the early 20th century as a distinction from a café, as cafés had become places also …

Japan has a widespread coffee culture, and cafés can be found all over the country. One type of coffee shop, called a kissaten, has strong roots in history but is slowly disappearing. Read this article to find out more about them and why you should visit one while in Japan.

Kissaten is old-school, vintage interior coffee shops in Japan, with a retro feel, giving a more conducive place for writers and other intellectuals to study, work, or simply read a book. Blue Bottle coffee came for Oakland.

2024年7月5日 · A guide to kissaten — Japan's retro-style cafés — by a resident expert, including an overview of kissaten types and some recommended spots.

2021年2月9日 · Kissaten are intimate and personal coffee shops that go beyond the realm of simply serving coffee. They're places for regulars to gather, a home base for the community to have some alone time or catch up on the news, or a destination for those looking to have some simple, delicious food and unwind from the day.

2023年3月9日 · A world away from the all-white, minimalist cafés that are so popular today, kissaten [or old-style Japanese coffee shops] do not shy away from claiming their own personality. Created in all forms and shapes, discovering a new kissaten always feels like a fresh adventure.

2022年5月11日 · Kissaten are traditional Japanese style coffee shops that often have more of a retro vibe and are a great place to take it easy. Check out some of the best traditional kissaten in Tokyo!

2021年8月27日 · How about some time travel with your cup of coffee? That’s what you can expect at kissaten, the retro Japanese coffee shops that are enjoying a new lease of life. Step back in time at Kyoto’s François, a kissaten that’s been open since 1934.