Young Japanese are going to coffee shops and bars, unlike earlier generations who shunned such ‘third place’ spaces

Tired from work or home life, Astral Ray Coffee customers can unwind with a roasted brew and some good-natured banter. Dedicated to being oases of respite, such places are still rare in Japan but are slowly increasing in number. Japanese society promotes a hardworking culture, and very few Japanese people spend time in cafes and … Read more