Coffee shops are plentiful in Tokyo, but the only trouble is, many of them are much the same. Big companies, selling colossal amounts of coffee, in comfy but ultimately characterless surroundings.
Not that there aren’t any independent shops of course, it’s just finding them. But when one does, they often offer a far more interesting look.
Peta says
Love it! Reminds me of James Bond for some reason 😉
Lee says
Interesting. That’s not something that had occurred to me.
mark says
its just her hair cut
winnie says
Interesting and cool picture!
The lady looked so natural.
Lee says
Yeah, she didn’t seem to mind in the slightest that I was taking a picture.
Gonta says
Furnishings don’t look that comfy though !
Lee says
That’s very true. Comfort was certainly the compromised in the pursuit of character. The chairs reminded me of those found at school.
Joyce says
The lady has a deep intent look in her eyes, which is a distinct contrast to the man in the picture. I wonder if they were there for a chat over a cup of coffee.
Lee says
Possibly. Tough to say as they left not long after we arrived. But that makes it perfect to speculate on.
Steve says
Perfect shot. The look, the hat.
Lee says
Thanks Steve!
Hampus says
Great subjects and fantastic atmosphere in this shot.
Like the work you’ve done with your phone, and the haikyo is fascinating too.
Lee says
Thanks a lot!
@TKYC says
Love the Kissaten coffee shops found near most train stations… often a step back in to the 70’s. Not just in the furnishings, but clientele and service.
Lee says
Yes, so much better than the generic chains that now sadly dominate…
mark says
but the coffee sucks always Key coffee and old. and the smoke in those places in unbearable which is why Staba is so popular
John H says
Very nice photo! The only word I can make out in the whole picture is “PARTY” above her head.
Lee says
Cheers John. Most of the other writing was simply names and dates.