Mizuma Coffee

It was a happy coincidence that I was randomly driving down this street in Takefu and saw this place. I thought ooh, that looks like it could be a cute coffee shop! I went… Continue reading →

Cafe コトノハ

I returned to the scene of the crime and went to Café コトノハ, where everything started—my inspiration. I didn’t remember how to get there so I turned to Google Maps. You know Google… Continue reading →

Port Dijk

PORT DijK, pronounced port dike (how else would you say it?), is one of my favourites in Fukui. If the weather’s nice and I can make it time to watch the sun go… Continue reading →

M A R E

If you live in Fukui, you probably already know about M A R E. This popular spot is perfect for watching the sunset. Make sure you go early because this place closes shortly… Continue reading →

Cafe ゆいまーる

Going to the Echizen Paper Village or in the mood for a ham and egg crepe? Either of those  is a great excuse to come to Cafe ゆいまーる. It’s literally right next to… Continue reading →

Tea Garden

Do you take the Echizen line from Fukui up to the north? If you do, then you’ll have seen this lovely little cafe just south of Ozeki station. I wish it hadn’t taken… Continue reading →

Book Cafe Godou

Along a tiny side street near Takefu station is this eclectic book cafe with a chill atmosphere and delicious homemade ice cream. When I first walked in, it was really quiet with no… Continue reading →

Inspired

As I drive through the streets of Awara, Fukui, and Echizen, I’m always on the lookout for cafes. At the Kanazu Forest of Creation, I stumbled into a quiet coffee shop where I… Continue reading →