Abstract

The popular Tokyo edition of the series has been revised for the first time in five years. Let's go and see what kind of old-style cafes we have today. We will introduce 42 old-style cafes that remain in the alleys of Tokyo, a city that is changing. ・Writer and cafe photographer Yoko Kawaguchi writes beautiful words and photos of old-style houses and their owners. ・14 new cafes have been added to the 2019 edition, and cafes that have been re-interviewed and updated. Under the roofs of old-style cafes, the gentle flow of time from the time they were built still floats like the reverberations of music, and visitors may unconsciously hear the rich sound. (From the beginning) The former appearance of buildings that are over 50 years old includes long houses, public baths, silkworm farms, etc. Why not go on a journey to trace the memories of old-style houses while enjoying the aroma of coffee under the eaves of the cafe that has been reborn as a cafe?

Author’s Information

A writer and photographer of cafes and coffee shops. With over 20 years of experience visiting cafes and coffee shops, he continues to promote their appeal through a variety of media. His books include "A Perfect Day for a Cafe in Kyoto" and "A Perfect Day for a Cafe in Kanazawa" (both published by Sekai Bunka Publishing), "New Coffee Shops in Tokyo" and "Coffee Shop People Speak This Way" (both published by Jitsugyo no Nihon Sha), among many others.