Before this trip, I didn’t maintain a consistent appreciation for coffee. Japan introduced me to the beauty of coffee and cafe culture.
In Japan, there is a cafe on nearly every corner you turn. Most are quaint and cozy, fitting 5-6 people on average. The coffees I tasted possessed varying nuances in acidity, bitterness, and consistency. My favorite coffee shop was Café de Pablo. I ordered an Irish Cream — it was bitter but smooth and my favorite drink of the entire trip.
I've included the coffee shops I visited below for you. As one could notice, most are compact. However, the small quarters of the coffee shops are just an extension of what one would find everywhere else in Japan. Most things are quite mainstream, small, and simple.

These cafes reflect the diligence that adheres to the ancient philosophy of shokunin. With hard work, ambition, and the pursuit of perfection, desires (such as owning a small coffee shop) come to fruition. I so admired these cafe gems.