Only in Japan would the owner give out of simple kindness an extra cake, strangely I've had the same thing happen at a number of places during my stay. I remember being very moved by the kindliness, honestly it might seem small. But that story of the cakei, is truly something that is so very Japanese it makes me think that Japan has defied the coldness of modernity so that it has remained the most human country, the most beautiful one imaginable.
Sorry for my strange words, Shimizu-san I just feel wistful for some reason because of the memories of the cafes and cakes.
Some privately owned coffee shops and restaurants prioritize customer smiles over profits. The owner says, "I am not in this business to make a profit," but the regulars say, "I am satisfied enough. You should make more money." I think that's a strange relationship.
Despite - or maybe because - of Japanese society's apparent uniformity, there are times when you turn a corner or step into a seemingly common place and realize you have entered a different dimension, a parallel universe.
By the way, I checked online and it's still there.
I feel like the city of Tokyo is getting closer and closer to Blade Runner. Although no one with a glowing umbrella has appeared yet.
His creativity was so dazzling that I needed sunglasses.
Fun place.
It takes a little courage to enter, but once you're inside, it's a fun coffee shop.
Only in Japan would the owner give out of simple kindness an extra cake, strangely I've had the same thing happen at a number of places during my stay. I remember being very moved by the kindliness, honestly it might seem small. But that story of the cakei, is truly something that is so very Japanese it makes me think that Japan has defied the coldness of modernity so that it has remained the most human country, the most beautiful one imaginable.
Sorry for my strange words, Shimizu-san I just feel wistful for some reason because of the memories of the cafes and cakes.
Some privately owned coffee shops and restaurants prioritize customer smiles over profits. The owner says, "I am not in this business to make a profit," but the regulars say, "I am satisfied enough. You should make more money." I think that's a strange relationship.
Maybe, I think it is an incredible one.
Despite - or maybe because - of Japanese society's apparent uniformity, there are times when you turn a corner or step into a seemingly common place and realize you have entered a different dimension, a parallel universe.
By the way, I checked online and it's still there.
Ah, that coffee shop still exists.
What I want to express with "JAPAN ORDINARY" is exactly the small wonders that exist in daily life in Japan, as you mentioned.
What a labour of love it must have been to turn this place into a magical universe.
And magical it is 💙💫
Exactly, It's like he built a magical castle with his own hands.