Coffee break in Ginza. The shop I wanted to visit is here... Kazuma Coffee Shop. Definitely unreadable haha. This is the shop on Harumi Street, on the 4th floor of a building in Ginza 5-chome. When you exit the elevator, you enter the store directly. They also have other locations like <Jimbocho store>, <Chuo-dori store>, <Namiki-dori store>. I wanted to come here to see why? It seems that the owner is acquainted with Takeshi-san, as Takeshi-san's paintings and writings are displayed, and Takeshi-san himself is a regular who always orders the same thing at his usual seat. Our generation is from the comedy boom to the Hyoukinzoku era, so I was a bit curious. First, when you enter the store, you will be split into right and left directions. The paintings of Takeshi-san are illuminated from the back on the left side, and on the right side, where you can see outside, there is a smoking room. I was seated in the special seat on the left side. The paintings by Takeshi-san are impressive, and the interior decorations are also amazing. There are items whose value I don't quite understand lined up on the counter, and many cups are lined up on the back. I heard that they are unified by Meissen... The polite service made me feel comfortable sitting down, and water was brought to me. This glass is also amazing! When viewed from above, it is oval-shaped, fits well in the hand, and the beautiful glass seems to be original... I ordered iced coffee. It is served in a stand-style glass that looks like an upside-down triangular prism. I'm not familiar with coffee, so I don't quite understand, but it's a deep and sophisticated adult coffee. Delicious! However, the print shining brightly illuminated from behind is very beautiful. I don't really understand art, but it's somehow amazing. Since there are no other customers in this area, I was able to gaze at this painting slowly and even took a photo with the kindness of the master. Takeshi-san seems to visit the Harumi Street store often, sitting in a seat surrounded by his own paintings, and always ordering the same thing. There was a very delicious coffee and a quiet, relaxing place. I would like to come back again. It was very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this cafe on a weekday night. It's a rare find in Ginza that stays open late. I like going to cafes for a leisurely chat as a second stop. When I arrived after 7 pm, there were only two other groups there. Despite being near the lively streets of Ginza, the cafe had a calm and gentle atmosphere where I could relax. The lemon cake was light and easy to finish even after a meal.

After lunch, it was hard to find a place for tea with 6 people, but luckily we found this place that offered a private room for us. The stylish and lovely lady with beautifully done nails guided us to the room. As we entered, we noticed a retro telephone on the right side that we could use. The interior had a vintage vibe, with colorful and unique paintings on the walls, some of them featuring Beat Takeshi. It seems like he had talent in painting too. The use of colors in the paintings was impressive. Apparently, there is a special room for regular customers, and the room next to ours seemed to be a smoking area. It's convenient to have a smoking-friendly café like this. In front of the counter, there were rows of Meissen coffee cups and saucers, with a striking Meissen figurine. Some of them were dated back to the 1700s, and it was a unique experience to enjoy coffee while admiring them. The cakes had a slightly nostalgic Showa era look and tasted comforting. They were simple but delicious. When you order coffee, it always comes in a Meissen cup. The café is located just a short walk from the 4th intersection.

A chic café quietly tucked away on the 4th floor of a building in Ginza. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and the place was fully packed. It's better to make a reservation. I ordered tea and cake. The classic fluffy Earl Grey chiffon cake paired with a blend of black tea was amazing!

The interior of the restaurant has a wood grain design with slightly antique-looking furniture and lamps, and paintings by Beat Takeshi displayed throughout. When I ordered an iced coffee, it came in a very fancy glass. It seemed like a cocktail glass but more robust, and it cost over 1000 yen, so it was well-crafted. The taste had layers of bitterness with a faint sweetness and a lingering aftertaste. The view of the Ginza cityscape from the window was also fantastic.

【Visit Date】January 2, 2023 It's still within the New Year holidays, but I had a bit of work left to do. Luckily, I finished in the morning today, so I decided to take a break and have some tea. I came to a café located on the 4th floor near the Ginza 4-chome intersection. It was around 11:30 AM. I wasn't sure if the café was open, so I took the elevator up to the 4th floor. When the elevator doors opened, I was greeted by the staff right away. There didn't seem to be a designated elevator hall. It was similar to Ginza Deli. The staff told me to sit wherever I liked, so I chose a table seat. Even though it was New Year's, being on the 4th floor of a building meant there was plenty of space, with only about 5 or 6 other customers. I ordered the Cake Set for 1,650 yen, which came with a blend coffee and a milk crepe cake. The interior of the café was decorated with paintings of "World's Kita" - the superstar born in Adachi Ward, Beat Takeshi. It had a vibe similar to the Kitano Gallery Café. The order arrived in about 10 minutes, and both the coffee and cake were delicious. It may be a bit pricey, but considering it as an admission fee to view Kita's artwork, it seems reasonable. Payment was accepted in cash or through PayPay only.

After visiting the Mikasa Kaikan, I wanted to have dessert but the shop I planned to visit was closed for the year-end. So, I ended up here. This is a retro coffee shop called Showakan, with its main branch in Jinbocho. They have two other branches in Ginza, one on Harumi Street and the other on Namiki Street. The shop is located on the 4th floor of a building, and inside, there is a spectacular display shelf filled with coffee cups. Quite a sight to see. Although the cake menu was displayed at the entrance of the building, the showcase inside was empty, everything sold out! Seems like a very popular spot. I ended up ordering a Coffee Float for 1300 yen since I was craving something sweet. The coffee here uses beans from Hagiwara Coffee, known for its distinctive bitterness. The balance with the ice cream on top was just right, and it was delicious! The paintings displayed are said to be the work of Takeshi Kitano. This cafe is definitely worth a visit for various reasons.

I make it a daily routine to take a light walk early in the morning, and during the late sunrise of winter, I can see the starry sky while walking. Especially during this time, with the gradually increasing clear skies and fewer lights in the early morning, it is perfect for stargazing. The time I walk is before the Orion constellation sets in the western sky, and the so-called winter triangle of Betelgeuse-Sirius-Procyon is vivid, but even more impressive is the winter diamond of Sirius-Procyon-Pollux-Capella-Aldebaran-Rigel, which is truly dynamic. This morning, I was able to see a beautiful starry sky with the red Mars and Betelgeuse shining brightly within the winter diamond. Looking at the stars, it makes me feel like the things of the world don't matter, so it's really good for mental health. As for my food log activity for the day, I went to Ginza after a long time. For lunch, I went to a Vietnamese restaurant called "Saigon" in Hibiya, and then I explored the main street of Ginza, where I stopped by this café. Ichimashin Coffee Shop is a long-established café that was founded in 1983 in Jimbocho (Ichimashin Coffee Shop Jimbocho branch). It's a shop with a history almost as long as my working life. At one point, they had three shops in Ginza (in addition to this one, they had shops on Chuo Street and Namiki Street), but the Chuo Street shop closed in the spring of 2021, so now they operate three shops including the main branch in Jimbocho. The biggest feature of Ichimashin Coffee Shop's coffee is that they use beans from Hagihara Coffee, founded in 1928 in Kobe. Hagihara Coffee is a long-established coffee bean specialty store founded in 1928, and the beans are used in shops all over the country, listed on Hagihara Coffee's website as "valued customers nationwide." In the Kanto region, there are 51 shops that fall under this category, and some of the shops I have used include "Kose Coffee Shop" in Surugadai, "Cafe Apple" in Ningyocho, "Heikinritsu" in Gakugeidaigaku, "Buna" in Egota, and "Shibahara Coffee Shop" in Isoko, as well as a local shop in Nishi-Oi called "Cafe Lobia." The location of this shop is right near the Ginza 4-chome intersection on Harumi Street, so it's a prime location. They operate on the 4th floor of a building called Ginza Forlibil. The entrance is along Suzuran Street, and when you take the elevator to the 4th floor, there are no doors or anything right after you get off, and you're immediately in the store. I visited a little earlier than usual, around 11:30 after finishing lunch. It was an early time, and although the shop offers light meals, it is primarily a café, so there were hardly any other customers in the store. The BGM was classical music, and when I entered, my favorite Sibelius Symphony No. 2 was playing. When I sat at a table for two that was empty, the staff brought me the menu. It seems like there is a manager-like man and a young female part-time staff at the shop. The menu includes cakes, coffee, tea, and light meals, but it's clear that they put a lot of effort into their cakes, as there were cakes displayed in a showcase near the entrance. However, the prices are very high, with a single blend coffee priced at 1,100 yen. The discounted menu for cake sets is available, with a blend or tea drink priced at 1,650 yen, and if the drink is the high-grade Ichimashin blend, it's 1,800 yen. The discount rate is 5.7% for blend and tea drinks and 5.3% for Ichimashin blend. The lunch set on this day at the Vietnamese restaurant was 1,100 yen, so the coffee set far exceeded that price. Nevertheless, I decided to order the cake set, and I chose the Mont Blanc and Ichimashin blend set (1,800 yen).

The old-fashioned coffee shop style on a weekend afternoon was bustling and crowded. The seats were separated by sturdy acrylic boards, but the place was so packed that it made me wonder if the boards were really necessary. Despite the wait for non-coffee drinks, like the orange-infused iced tea I had, the taste was delicious. The atmosphere was lively due to the good weather, but it was hard to feel relaxed in such a crowded place.

Around 11:30 on Saturday, I entered the restaurant. There was only one other group of customers, so the place was not crowded. I was told I could sit anywhere, but I chose to sit at the counter. I ordered a roast beef sandwich and a cup of tea. The sandwich was made fresh with plenty of vegetables and was served in about 10 minutes. The tea was served in a pot, which had enough for more than two cups. The counter was decorated with cute decorations and art, giving the cafe a retro feel like a small art museum. There was even a retro public telephone near the entrance. It felt like a hidden gem of a cafe that is not too crowded even on weekends. It was a very relaxing experience. ❤︎

I went to a retro coffee shop in Ginza ⭐︎ It's located on the 4th floor of a building ✨ When you enter the shop, you'll find a sophisticated retro atmosphere ✨✨ It's calm and stylish. This coffee shop has many paintings displayed, and they are all works by Takeshi Kitano! So, you can enjoy Kitano's artwork while having tea at the coffee shop ❤️ I ordered the "Coffee Jelly" (1260 yen) and the "Cake Set" (1500 yen). I chose iced coffee for my drink ✨ It's truly Ginza pricing! The atmosphere is nice, the coffee is delicious, the tableware (Meissen) is cute, and you can enjoy the paintings as well ✨✨ It's recommended for spending a relaxing time. Thank you for the meal ⭐︎

A retro coffee shop in Ginza 5-chome that I love. The walls inside are decorated with unique paintings. I ordered a Colombian coffee, thinking that it must be good if it's displayed like that. The cup and saucer look nice, making the coffee even more delicious. The aroma and bitterness are just right. Thank you for the meal.

This is my second visit, after 11 years. A nostalgic and charming cafe in Ginza. I hope they continue to do well. The blend coffee had a light flavor and tasted delicious black. The Meissen cup is perfect for photos. Order details (including tax): Blend 1,050 yen.

It's rare to find a place you can get into without a reservation after 7 pm on a Friday, especially for a group of 10 people. That's why it was nice to be able to relax and have tea at this place. Maybe not many people come for tea at this time. The prices are similar to a hotel lounge, but it's probably because of the quality of the dishes and the prime location in Ginza. The artwork inside was very unique. I had already had enough alcohol, so I opted for a dry ginger ale, which had a strong ginger flavor and was delicious.

I stopped by for a cup of tea on my way back from shopping in Ginza. When the elevator opened on the 4th floor, I found myself in the store immediately. The store is spacious, with tables and counter seats on both sides. It has a nostalgic coffee shop atmosphere, with all seats being non-smoking and a smoking room available. Although it wasn't crowded, we were seated at the counter. Behind the counter, there were cups and saucers lined up neatly. And what caught my eye was a Meissen clock, which seemed quite expensive, taking up half of the counter space. It's nice to enjoy coffee while admiring Meissen, but the counter feels a bit cramped. There are Beat Takeshi's paintings displayed everywhere, too. I ordered the Ichiman Blend coffee. I think they use good beans, but the prices in Ginza are a bit high. However, you can enjoy a second cup at a discount. I think there is a limit to how much you can enjoy a discounted second cup at a coffee shop, but you can relax and enjoy your coffee slowly here.

On Saturday, I went shopping in Ginza. Well, I just went back and forth between two Uniqlo stores. Along the way, my husband got thirsty. We saw a sign nearby and decided to check it out. We took the elevator to the 4th floor. Upon entering, I looked to the left and saw Meissen clocks and figurines on the counter. On the shelf behind them, there were Meissen coffee cups. It was overwhelming. And all the paintings displayed were by the famous artist Takeshi Kitano. Amazing! I ordered the Blend Coffee for 1,050 yen. It had a mild bitterness with various flavors layered in a fragrant blend. The water glass, though not Meissen, was also lovely with a convenient dimple in the middle for easy holding. The taste of the Blend Coffee was lighter than I expected, easy to drink with no strong aftertaste. Drinking it from the Meissen cup added a sense of gratitude and luxury to the experience. I relaxed while admiring the Meissen porcelain and Kitano's paintings. All the drinks were over 1,000 yen, a bit pricey, but considering it as an entrance fee to a gallery with a drink included, it actually felt like a good deal. Before paying, I was recommended to check out the paintings on the right side, so I did, and it was worth it. I left feeling like I got a good deal. It was a great experience, and I would definitely visit again if I have the chance.

When you get off the elevator, you are greeted by a retro telephone that makes you feel like you've entered a different world. It's surprising to see that this phone is still in use. The interior of the shop has a collection that rivals a Meissen museum. Not only the cups, but all the porcelain displayed on the counter is Meissen, which was quite surprising. Surely, this café would be a place of wonder for Meissen enthusiasts. Speaking of wonder, fans of Beat Takeshi would be thrilled to visit as well. There are several of his paintings hanging on the walls, as he used to write here. It was quite crowded on the day of my visit, and I was seated at the counter. The elegant master behind the counter was dressed in formal attire and served me coffee. I ordered the lemon cake set. The lemon cake had just the right amount of acidity and paired well with the coffee. The variety of cake options to choose from was a delightful surprise. As for the coffee, it was delicious as expected. Hand drip was used, and the flavor was excellent. I had the blend on that day, and the balance of acidity and bitterness was perfect. Personally, what impressed me the most was that even the teaspoons were Meissen. It's a common occurrence in cafés to use cups from established pottery makers but to use ordinary store-bought spoons. This attention to detail with the teaspoons shows the owner's dedication, making it a truly remarkable café.

After having a tempura rice bowl, I visited a cafe on the 4th floor of a building to heal the damage of my hangover. The cafe had many paintings by Beat Takeshi displayed, with plenty of seats and a spacious layout. It was very comfortable as there were empty seats as well. Today, I ordered the "not-so-great deal" set which included a Mocha Torte and Kazuma Blend coffee or tea for ¥1,750. The tableware was beautiful with Meissen's White Relief and oval glass cups for water. The Kazuma Blend had a gentle bitterness, not very impactful but had depth and was delicious. The Mocha Torte was average, but paired wonderfully with the coffee. Considering the price, it doesn't seem too crowded and there were many quiet customers. It's a great cafe in Ginza to enjoy a modest yet special atmosphere. I will visit again. Thank you for the meal!

Thank you for the delicious coffee float♪ This restaurant is located on the 4th floor of a building near the Ginza 4-chome intersection. I visited around 6 pm on a weekday and had the place to myself. It was a warm day for this time of year, so I enjoyed a coffee float with homemade milk ice cream floating on top. I sat at a corner table and relaxed while looking out at the Ginza streets.

The interior of the shop is based on a dark brown color scheme, with glossy dark brown wooden floors. The atmosphere is chic and calming, complemented by the composed behavior of the staff. It doesn't feel tense, but rather relaxed and natural. I ordered a set of cake and blended coffee (tax included ¥1600). You can choose from 6 types of cakes. I chose the Caramel Poire this time. The caramel mousse with a hint of bitterness was just right, with a sophisticated taste. The blend had a soft, fragrant aroma that lingered in the nose. The bitterness was also mild. It's a bit pricey, but this authentic cafe is perfect for a leisurely time.

Located just a minute's walk from Ginza Station, "Ichimatsu Coffee (Harumi-dori branch)" is a cafe where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a quiet and elegant time once you step inside. The Cake Set (Mont Blanc) for ¥1,650 is a great choice, especially paired with their delicious iced coffee. The Mont Blanc cake was surprisingly ordinary in taste, but the delicious coffee and the pleasant atmosphere of the space make it truly exceptional.