Japanese Online Newsletter Vol. 111 喫茶店（きっさてん）
3月
8日
ゆっくり
Kissaten
In Japan, there are stores called "Kissaten". Apparently, the Song Dynasty (in China) introduced the word “Kissa” to Japan during the Kamakura Period, which lasted from 1185 to 1333. It’s said that Kissa refers to the ritual drinking tea, which was also introduced to Japan by the Song Dynasty around the same time.
Today, the word “tea” refers to the casual manner of drinking tea. But in the past, the word “tea” had a more serious meaning. Today, “Kissaten” serve tea as well as coffee and light meals around the country. In Japan, they sell coffee in cups and there are no free refills. As for the coffee itself, many “Kissaten” produce their own coffee, so the price varies depending on the region.
Additionally, there are Starbucks and Tully’s Coffee (which still exists) shops in Japan. However, they’re never called “Kissaten”. In many cases, “Kissaten” are privately-owned stores. Owning a coffee shop is relatively expensive but it’s not because of how much the food and drinks cost. In fact, it’s because of how much the physical space costs. Also, many of these shops still allow smoking, even though smoking isn’t allowed on the streets in Japan. So “Kissaten” have also become places where people can relax and smoke.
“Kissaten” are often used as waiting areas as well because you can spend your time there slowly. They also offer delicious dishes to have alongside your coffee like Neapolitan spaghetti, omelet rice, fried rice, curry, sandwiches, and cakes. So, it’s recommended to try eating there instead of a restaurant sometimes.
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Today, the word “tea” refers to the casual manner of drinking tea. But in the past, the word “tea” had a more serious meaning. Today, “Kissaten” serve tea as well as coffee and light meals around the country. In Japan, they sell coffee in cups and there are no free refills. As for the coffee itself, many “Kissaten” produce their own coffee, so the price varies depending on the region.
Additionally, there are Starbucks and Tully’s Coffee (which still exists) shops in Japan. However, they’re never called “Kissaten”. In many cases, “Kissaten” are privately-owned stores. Owning a coffee shop is relatively expensive but it’s not because of how much the food and drinks cost. In fact, it’s because of how much the physical space costs. Also, many of these shops still allow smoking, even though smoking isn’t allowed on the streets in Japan. So “Kissaten” have also become places where people can relax and smoke.
“Kissaten” are often used as waiting areas as well because you can spend your time there slowly. They also offer delicious dishes to have alongside your coffee like Neapolitan spaghetti, omelet rice, fried rice, curry, sandwiches, and cakes. So, it’s recommended to try eating there instead of a restaurant sometimes.
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__..-･**･-..__..-･**･-.._ あいうえお かきくけこ さしすせそ たちつてと なにぬねの はひふへほ まみむめも やいゆえよ らりるれろ わゐうゑを ん __..-･**･-..__..-･**･-.._
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