Abstract

The fifth installment of the popular series takes us to the long-awaited Kamakura and Shonan. A journey through old-house cafes shining in the sunlight of seaside towns

◆Introducing cafes in popular tourist destinations such as Kamakura, Shonan, and Hayama
◆Introducing 40 cafes, each with a story of a 50-year-old or older house and the owner who has inherited it
◆Full of beautiful photographs that will soothe your soul just by looking at them

We will guide you to old-house cafes that have been loved for generations in Kamakura and Shonan, embraced by the sea and mountains. The former appearances of buildings over 50 years old include the residence of a businessman father and son who developed Mt. Kamakura, a Western-style mansion where writers gathered, a house on Enoshima Island bathed in sea breeze, and the home of a large family surrounded by the greenery of Hayama.

As cafes that soothe the hearts of visitors, they continue to weave new stories.40 old-house cafes traced through the beautiful photographs and writings of cafe photographer Yoko Kawaguchi.
"There is no reason to rush anymore, is there?"
Surrender yourself to the whispers of the old houses and enjoy the relaxed pace of Kamakura and Shonan.

Author’s Information

A writer and photographer specializing in cafes and coffee shops. Based on over 20 years of experience visiting cafes and coffee shops, she continues to share their charm through various media. Her published works include "Today's Another Day at a Traditional Tokyo Cafe," "A Day at a Traditional Kyoto Cafe," "A Day at a Traditional Kanazawa Cafe" (all published by Sekai Bunka Publishing), "New Tokyo Coffee Shops" (Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha), and many others.