This is the cafe space located just to the left of the entrance of the Soseki Natsume Memorial Museum. I visited on Sunday at 12:32 pm. No other customers were there. I stopped by to cool off a bit before exploring the museum. The staff informed me that if I purchase a ticket for the Natsume Memorial Museum, I would receive a 50 yen discount coupon, so I bought the museum ticket first and then returned to the cafe. The iced coffee was 550 yen, but with the discount, it was 500 yen. I paid with QUICPay. The coffee was strong and bitter, but delicious. Maybe because I was thirsty or feeling a bit dazed, I ended up gulping it down before taking a photo. The cafe's logo is a black cat, but when I see a cat drawing, I can't help but think of Haruki Murakami rather than Natsume Soseki. Thank you for the meal.

At the Soseki Café in the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum, I enjoyed reflecting on my visit to the Mori Ogai Memorial Museum earlier that day. The current exhibition is about Soseki's biggest incident, "The Great Affliction of Shuzenji." After viewing the exhibition, I always relax at Soseki Café and this time, I was greeted by the mascot black cat. The café offers a variety of books related to Soseki and other authors. I sat at the counter seat overlooking the front garden, enjoying a warm day with a matcha affogato for 700 yen. It's a dessert where warm matcha is poured over ice cream. A calming space to unwind.

Butter cake drink set for 850 yen (drink is cafe latte). When entering the Soseki Sanbo Memorial Museum, I received a 50 yen discount coupon that can be used at the cafe. The butter cake was like a large castella, moist and delicious. The cup with a cat design was very cute, and I found myself admiring it while reading. The back view is also cute. It was around 4:00 pm on Sunday, and there were few people, so I was able to relax.

The cafe attached to the Soseki Natsume Memorial Museum, which is only open on weekends, is decorated with a cat theme inspired by the novel "I Am a Cat". The interior is cute and cozy. I initially planned to just have coffee, but ended up getting a set with a "Kuya Monaka" dessert. The Monaka had a refreshing sweetness and a light texture, perfect for enjoying multiple pieces. The coffee was strong but easy to drink. There was also a cute cat that appeared as I sipped my coffee. The area in front of the museum is surrounded by lush greenery, creating a cool and relaxing atmosphere. Although I couldn't stay long today, it seems like a great place to unwind and spend a leisurely time.

While walking around Kagurazaka and Waseda area, I found a cafe inside the Soseki Natsume Memorial Museum. I took a break there and had an iced coffee because it was sunny. It seems that when you enter the memorial museum, drinks are half price. Speaking of Soseki, it's all about cats, right? There were cats on the walls of the cafe too.

At the Soseki Sanso Memorial Museum, this cafe on the 1st floor is by the window where the sunlight pours in. It was a cold day, but I quickly warmed up once inside. The coffee machine was broken that day, so there were limited items available for purchase. I ordered a hot black tea. It was just a tea bag, but the aroma was strong and the flavor was good. I felt cozy and warm. The cup had a cat design, which seemed to be a symbol. They also had Castella cake, a popular item in Ginza, which looked delicious. On the other side, there were materials about Soseki displayed, which was informative. I was unsure if reading while drinking was allowed, but it turned out to be a relaxing experience, like basking in the sun. It was a busy day with many people, but the turnover was quick, so I didn't have to wait.

Book Cafe. Delicious Kuuya Monaka and Persimmon Leaf Tea set for 750 yen. Located inside the Soseki Natsume Memorial Museum, but you can use it without paying an entrance fee. You can also read Natsume Soseki's books lined up on the bookshelf. Currently, it is only open on weekends. Additionally, the Yayoi Kusama Museum is located nearby (reservation required).

The area around Waseda University is named after Natsume Soseki, who spent his later years there. There is Natsume Slope, and in front of the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum is a street called Soseki Mountain House Street. On the left side as you enter, there is a café called CAFE SOSEKI. The "Butter Cake Set (850 yen)" comes with hand-drip coffee, which takes a little time but is delicious. The butter cake is not too moist and goes well with the coffee. Natsume Soseki is known for cats, so the café's logo and goods are filled with cats. I should have bought the bookmark (300 yen). I will definitely visit again.

A 10-minute stroll from Waseda Station, this café located within an art museum is a beautiful spot. I tried the set of Kuuya Senbei (rice cracker) and iced café au lait for 750 yen. The anko (sweet red bean paste) was soft and plentiful, very delicious. The motif of a cat, "neko," is cute. Thank you for the meal.

I was killed by Mr. Soseki. I was described as a woman like "a vivid drop of deep purple that dripped brightly in the sleeping world of spring, wrapping red in March, like a woman." I am supposed to be "a woman who gazed at the dream world more gorgeously than a dream" with "black hair" and "black eyes," which are "deep eyes that stay in spring and control spring." Despite being portrayed in such a splendid manner, I am shocked by the ending scene of the novel "The Dancing Girl." I am unjustly slandered as an evil woman who used my beauty, intelligence, and wealth to deceive the promising young literary scholar, Ono, and was driven to suicide due to the interference of the meddlesome Sozaku no Munetoshi. I feel that I was murdered by Mr. Soseki. However, in the spirit world, I learned about Mr. Soseki's later work "Kokoro" and finally understood. That novel is about a bisexual married man who wanted to satisfy both his homosexual and heterosexual desires, leading to a tragic love triangle that still torments a middle-aged man. The protagonist, "Sensei," competes with a male friend for a woman, ultimately winning her love but regretting the friend's suicide. In "Kokoro," a man reveals his bisexuality before ending his life, asserting the value of love between men. I finally realized that Mr. Soseki despised women. His impeccable style and dandyism are tempting, and his close relationship with Kinnojo (Soseki) and Shiki seem like lovers. Furthermore, the male disciples of Soseki's Thursday meetings, who claim to be loved by Soseki more than his wife, are ridiculous. Especially Morita. Oh, dear, how absurd! Additionally, in Soseki's critique of Japan's nationalism and materialism, he warns of the dangers of a militaristic society and the moral decline in a capitalist world. Despite his intellectualism, Soseki's luxurious knowledge and vocabulary set him apart from Western modern novels.

I always called him Sensei. So here, I will just write Sensei and not reveal his real name. "Kokoro/Natsume Soseki" On this day, I walked from Waseda Station on the Tozai Line to "Cafe Soseki" with a companion who is a local around here. A cat guided us from the station to the Soseki Memorial Hall. The weather was nice, and I arrived at the memorial hall feeling a bit sweaty from the sun. The hall is divided into a park space, a cafe space, and free and paid exhibitions. The park space seemed to be a walking course for nearby nursery school children on weekday mornings. After enjoying the free exhibition a bit, I had coffee and monaka at the cafe space. I didn't know much at the time, but apparently, this "Sora" monaka can only be eaten in the store here. It is said that Soseki liked monaka, which also appears in his works. I enjoyed the crispy monaka and fragrant coffee at a window seat. I always learn a lot from Sensei and I hope you don't give up on me, who is always seeking your guidance.

I had a dream. I asked the hitman Hose Gendo to kill me. It was supposed to look like an accident. Hose: "OK, Mr. Suikyo. Just leave it to me as if you got on the Big Ship." The assassination plan was to cross "Rohas Street" in Manila, Philippines at dusk... Hose, driving a black Mustang, would hit me, making it look like an instant death. As planned, at 6:00 pm, I crossed Rohas Street while admiring the beautiful sunset... but at that moment, a cat jumped onto the road next to me. Instinctively, I tried to protect the cat, chasing after it, and ended up being hit by a colorful Jeepney (shared taxi) instead of Hose's black Mustang. When I woke up, I was lying in bed. I couldn't move my limbs or speak. As I looked sideways as far as I could, people with brown skin wearing white nursing uniforms were speaking in an incomprehensible language and laughing loudly. I was overwhelmed with a sense of fear and indescribable despair. Cafe Souseki: A cafe located in the Suiseki Memorial Hall, which was opened by Shinjuku Ward to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Natsume Soseki's birth. I have used it several times since it opened about 3 years ago, as it is close to my parents' house. I don't have any interest in the famous Ginza "Kuya" monaka, so I didn't feel any gratitude for it (laughs), but I enjoyed it. Thank you. (By the way, there is no entrance fee required for using the cafe.) What I had: Kuya Monaka set, Coffee/Hot - ¥680.

I'm a cat, right? I ride my bike through the town of Waseda. As a graduate of Sankonkoryu, I pass through the campus of Waseda University where a national highway runs through. I wonder how I appear to Waseda students coming out of the campus. To some, a young man riding during the day on a weekday might exude a sense of "freedom." To others, my appearance might give off an aura of someone without a steady job, evoking "pity." Ultimately, understanding that people's evaluations vary greatly makes me stop caring about others' opinions. In the past, I tried to blend in and not stand out, constantly worrying about others' perceptions. However, no matter how much I tried to do that, I often stood out and faced criticism. It wasn't because I had any special talent, but rather because I happened to do things differently from others or express my own thoughts. In simple terms, I was a full-blown "chuunibyou." Even now, I haven't completely outgrown that phase, but I no longer feel the need to. If this is my personality, then so be it. I somehow feel that way. Climbing the stairs of your talents and individuality might happen unconsciously, and you might not even realize it yourself. Whether you become aware of it or not, humans are truly complex and endearing. ~~~~~~~~~~ This time, the restaurant is Cafe Souseki. A small cafe space located within the Soseki Natsume Memorial Museum. As a place associated with Natsume Soseki, the museum was buzzing with Soseki fans chatting. I slipped through that and headed to the cafe space. There were counter seats and table seats, and it was surprisingly spacious. I chose a coffee and Kuuya's Monaka set. Kuuya is a famous Monaka shop in Ginza, but it seems to have been a favorite of Natsume Soseki. The coffee and Monaka set arrived promptly, even before I could sit down. I chose iced coffee. The coffee was not as great as a specialty store, but it was decently delicious. The atmosphere seemed to enhance the satisfaction more than the taste itself. The Monaka was quite moist and delicious. The red bean paste was rich and sweet. It paired well with the coffee. It made sense that Soseki liked "rich things that go well with alcohol" rather than bland ones. It was very rich and went well with coffee. It would probably go well with hojicha or anything else too. The cafe space attached to the memorial museum was surprisingly cozy. I ended up staying for a little over an hour before leaving. I would recommend this place to Soseki fans as well as those visiting the area on a whim. Thank you for the meal.

On this day, I had lunch at the ramen restaurant GOSSOU in Waseda Tsurumaki-cho, and went on a sweets hunt at the Japanese confectionery shop nanarica. If it were a pleasant climate, I could have easily walked back home, but the scorching heat was unbearable. Even though I replenished my fluids and salt at GOSSOU, walking under the blazing sun at noon without a hat or parasol on the shadeless Higashi-gaien-dori street seemed quite harsh. So, I searched for a cafe where I could take a break along the way. The first place I found was Cafe Premiere, located across from Tsurumaki Minami Park. However, after checking the latest reviews on Tabelog, which were from 8 years ago, I decided it was risky to rely solely on this place. I continued searching and found Cafe Souseki inside the Soseki Memorial Museum on Soseki Sanbo-dori street.

I visited the cafe, Souseki, located inside the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum. The beautifully designed building itself is worth a visit for the atmosphere alone. Admission to the exhibition is 300 yen, and purchasing a ticket also gets you a 50 yen discount coupon for the cafe, so it's best to see the exhibition first. I ordered a matcha latte for 500 yen. It was served in a paper cup with a cat design, fitting for Soseki. The drink itself was average, but I enjoyed the unique atmosphere of this place.

In early October 2019, I visited the Soseki Natsume Memorial Museum in Shinjuku Ward, which was established two years ago in 2017. Inside the museum, there is a café where you can relax after strolling through the museum and viewing the restored study of Soseki Natsume's former home, as well as reading some of his memorable quotes from novels and critiques. The café is a perfect place to cool down and reflect on how Soseki perceived the encounter with modern European civilization and the drastic changes from the Edo period to modern Japan. Although I wanted to try the delicious hojicha and monaka, I arrived just after closing time at 5 pm and could only have a cup of coffee. Visitors to the museum can receive a discount coupon for this café. It is recommended for those who have been captivated by the novels of Natsume Soseki. (The house where Soseki lived at the time of his passing is located here.)

I visited cafe soseki, located at the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum. This cafe offers menu items inspired by Natsume Soseki, including sweets and carefully selected drinks. One popular choice is the Sora mo Naka set, which is said to require a reservation in Ginza. I ordered a hot blend coffee for 400 yen, made with an original blend of beans from the purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency, Tamaya Kobayashi Coffee. The coffee had a well-balanced flavor and was easy to drink. It was delicious. While I chose coffee because I love it, there are also options for tea lovers, such as green tea or roasted tea sets. I would like to try them out if I have the chance.

After leaving the soba restaurant "Nakamuraya" around 1 pm, I decided to take a leisurely stroll in the area despite the persistent muggy heat. I headed towards the impressive "Soseki Memorial Hall," which I had heard about. As the name suggests, Soseki Natsume was born in this area and spent his later years living in the "Soseki Mountain House" he established in Waseda Minamicho. Previously, the site of his former residence was turned into a park named "Soseki Park," but there were no facilities to introduce his achievements. Two years ago, the "Soseki Memorial Hall" was built to exhibit and preserve materials related to the life and accomplishments of the literary master. The modern building has two floors above ground and one below, with a corner of the hall recreated as it was during his lifetime, displaying valuable letters, records of interactions with cultural figures and disciples, and more. After exploring the hall, I took a break at the "CAFE SOSEKI" located on the first floor. I ordered the "Kuuya Monaka + Cold Hojicha Tea" set (648 yen). "Kuuya" is a long-established confectionery founded in Meiji 17, and their "monaka" has been a popular Tokyo souvenir for a long time, now requiring reservations due to its popularity. Although the store moved to Ginza after the war, Soseki was a patron when it was located in Ikenohata. The confectionery even appears in "I Am a Cat." It was a pleasure to taste this "monaka" after a long time. The "hojicha" was from the "Ujikita Harushun Main Store" in Kyoto. They were involved in developing the bottled tea known as "Aya-Taka." While I doubt it was poured directly from a bottle, its rich aroma and flavor were delightful. The counter seats facing the fully glass-walled garden were quite comfortable, making my visit worthwhile. Later, I walked to the nearby Sotobori Higashi Street and took the Tokyo bus back home, reflecting on revisiting Soseki's complete works after half a century.

A cafe located at the Natsume Soseki Memorial Museum in Shinjuku. You can visit the cafe without entering the museum. The cafe is small but clean, and the takeaway cups have a cute black cat design. They offer menu items inspired by Natsume Soseki, such as the "Soya Monaka Set" with hojicha tea. The monaka has a thin shell and a rich red bean filling. It's a sweet treat that Natsume Soseki himself enjoyed. The cafe also has a selection of books related to Natsume Soseki that you can read for free. It's a nice place to relax and enjoy some literature along with your tea and sweets.

I am a cat. I don't have a name yet. Today, I was drinking from noon because it's my day off. Feeling quite full, I decided to take a stroll. As I walked along the Higashidori Street, I saw a sign pointing towards the "Soseki Natsume Memorial Museum". Since I had nowhere particular to go, I decided to check it out. The modern building surprised me when I arrived. To get there, you need to take the Waseda Station on the Tozai Line, exit from the No.1 exit, go down the hill to the right, cross to the other side of the road at the first traffic light, and head towards the corner where the vegetable shop is. Walk diagonally from the corner of the vegetable shop down the alley. This alley is called "Soseki Natsume Street". Continue down this street, pass Waseda Elementary School, and you will find the Soseki Natsume Memorial Museum on your left. It is a museum built on the site where Soseki spent his last 9 years in the "Soseki Natsume House". Although I felt out of place, I decided to go in. I ordered a hot café latte for ¥486. I thought there would be an entrance fee, but there wasn't. I asked the staff, and they said the introductory exhibition on the first floor and the library in the basement are free. However, there is a fee to visit the Soseki Natsume House reproduction exhibition room and the exhibition hall on the second floor. For someone like me, just watching the introduction video on the TV is educational enough. There is a book café on this floor, so I decided to enjoy my café latte there. The sun was shining through the large windows inside the museum. There were tables set up, so I sat down and enjoyed my drink. They had Soseki Natsume's books available for reading freely. Feeling a bit fancy, I decided to enjoy my café latte while reading a book. I picked up "I Am a Cat". It must have been years since I last read it. The language was a bit challenging for me then and now. I probably couldn't finish it back then. But as I read the opening lines, I felt nostalgic. It was a nice moment of relaxation after a long time. Now that I feel refreshed, I think I'll go out for more drinks (laughs).