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Café entertainment in Japan

  1. A

    J-Café

    Homely and comfy are the watchwords at this breezy café-bar on Heiwa-Ōdōri. Big red couches lend a living-room feel, and graffiti art adorns the walls. Scrumptious waffles, crepes and panini are on offer. The sign outside has a stylized 'j' like an ampersand.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Royal Garden Café

    This large airy bakery along the gingko-lined path to Jingū Gaien park has year-round outdoor seating, wi-fi and lunch sets from ¥950. To support sustainable lifestyles, it also hosts the occasional farmers market.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Nana's Green Tea

    Contemporary takes on traditional Japanese drinks: latte of frozen maccha (powdered green tea) with whipped cream, drinks with azuki beans, and a steaming bowl of zensai (azuki bean soup).

    reviewed

  4. D

    Milonga Nueva

    Off an alley parallel to Yasukuni-dōri, this wonderfully retro Euro cafe plays old tango tunes on the sound system and serves up blends like Kilimanjaro coffee for ¥650.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Canopy

    Café-style bar that pulls in a crowd of local expats for after-work snacks and drinks. The happy hour special here is a good and popular deal.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Café Doppio

    For a pick-me-up, stop by this pleasant café on the edge of the river. Cappuccinos, espressos, macchiatos and waffles.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Seattle's Best Coffee

    Opposite Junkudō bookstore, SBC offers the usual coffee and sweets, plus free wi-fi.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Shingai Coffee Shop

    A mellow place with good coffee, plus antique maps and old photos of Beppu.

    reviewed