Toshikazu Kawaguchi on the romantic appeal of Japan’s coffee shops

Toshikazu Kawaguchi, author of the popular 'Before the Coffee Gets Cold' series, highlights the unique romantic charm of Japan’s retro coffee shops, which he describes as places where time seems to stand still. These cafés offer a nostalgic atmosphere that has captured the imagination of many, including Kawaguchi, who believes they embody a dreamlike quality that draws people in. This fascination with these cafés underscores a broader cultural appreciation for Japan's vintage aesthetics and the slower pace they provide amid the country’s bustling modernity.