Suginami City, Tokyo, Japan｜R-za Dokushokan Cafe

I love this cafe. The drinks are delicious and the small selection of sweet treats are good too. It's so quiet and you aren't allowed to talk, but the atmosphere is so lovely. Great place to read or do work. The plants, wood furniture, mismatched pieces make the space kinda whimsical. HIGHLY recommend!

AMAZING little place to enjoy a coffee quietly with cozy vibes! The decor is packed, unqiue, arranged with love and gives it a lot of heart. Aesthetically wonderful. The salted chai I had was really tasty and quality too. Lots of little personal touches and explanations to the menu, drinks, and atmosphere. Each desk is specially decorated and the menu even includes a little map explaining each space! Like one with a beta tank and the history of beta fish. They have a special experience where you can get a set of a drink of choice + rent an ink letter-writing set, including ink nibs wax seals and stationery! It’s a fun little experience but may be a little messy and take you a while. I used Google Translate to go through the instructions. You do need to know how to address a letter in Japan to send it though. Only thing is the seats and cushions are a little old and thin, so not the most confortable, but in a charming rustic way (-:

Books, greenery, and cluttered knickknacks that give the impression of being transported to a Ghibli-esque setting. The quiet setting is only broken by the babbling of the aquariums' water system and punctuated by the chime of the clock on the hour. Had the stroopwaffel, spiced hot chocolate, and orange chocolate iced coffee. All are good, but the ambience is what really sells the place. Just unwind with a book and give yourself time to think.