Jim R.
Google
We wandered in on one of those Tokyo days when the sun feels like it’s trying to grill you on medium-high. By the time we reached la kagū, we were a bit wilted, sweaty & frankly not looking like the kind of glamorous customers you see in lifestyle magazines.
And yet, the staff welcomed us with genuine kindness, the sort that instantly made us feel human again. We settled into the café, grateful for the cool air and the calm atmosphere. The iced drinks arrived like small miracles, perfectly timed resurrections for overheated travelers. Sitting there, surrounded by shelves of beautiful Japanese goods: rice, condiments, ceramics & elegant little treasures...I realized this place isn’t just a store or a café. It’s a refuge.
The shop itself is beautifully curated, with every item looking like it belongs in both a kitchen and an art gallery. But it was that moment of kindness on a sweltering day that turned a simple stop into a memory. This place isn’t just about fine rice & stylish design; it’s about hospitality that makes you feel at home, even when you arrive looking like you’ve lost a wrestling match with the summer heat.
Highly recommended. Whether you’re in it for the products, the café, or just a small act of grace when you need it most.