Vaughan and Rie Allison welcome all new arrivals to Mia Mia
Picking a location for their cafe far from Tokyo's bustling central hot spots, Vaughan and Rie Allison have nonetheless developed a loyal following among the locals.
The coffee chain will require customers to return the rental cups within three days, including the day of purchase, after which the cups will be washed and reused.
The country that makes breakfast for the world is plagued by fire, frost and drought
As much as 1.3 billion pounds of coffee beans were destroyed — enough to brew every cup Americans drink for four months.
Four essential ways to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home
From set-it-and-forget-it cold brew to the meticulous V60 pour over, here’s how to take your home-brewed coffee to the next level.
JR East to deploy robotic baristas at Tokyo and Yokohama stations
The railway service operator hopes the trial will pave the way for customized beverages, using artificial intelligence, and a "coffee subscription service" for commuter pass holders.
Paying pilgrimage to the last kissaten on the Kumano Kodo trail
Writer Craig Mod takes inventory of the coffee shops that are left alongside the old roads of the Ohechi Kumano Kodo UNESCO World Heritage routes.
Japanese-style coffee is rooted in the local kissaten, but its reach is global
Brew methods and tools connected with Japan’s local coffee shops have held an outsize influence on specialty coffee, permeating third-wave coffee shops and home setups around the world.
Shozo Street is ‘sacred ground’ for cafe lovers
The town of Kuroiso might seem an unlikely candidate for one of Japan’s top coffee destinations. But Shozo Kikuchi has kicked off 30 years of community revitalization, one cafe at a time.
BGM: Coffee shop’s small size belies big flavor
Chef Yusuke Namai of Ode turns up the volume at his hip spinoff coffee shop in Hiroo.
A ‘new wind is blowing’ for Japan’s coffee culture
Japan’s kissaten and coffee shops are no strangers to social change. COVID-19 is pushing both shops and their customers into digital-driven habits.
Sushi and canned coffee get unlikely boost from record-breaking ‘Demon Slayer’ movie
Promotional tie-ins with the hit film have boosted Kura Sushi and Dydo's sales.
It’s time to resurrect the tradition of boozy breakfasts with friends in Tokyo
We all deserve a morning meal cooked to order paired with a craft cocktail. “Kanpai Culture” has you covered with three new cafe-bar hybrids.
