Starbucks Japan going traditional in Kyoto
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Starbucks Japan’s new Kyoto branch will have a traditional Japanese cafe space complete with tatami mats.
It will be in a 100-year-old, two-storey traditional Japanese townhouse, one of the only buildings in the area still in its original form.
There will be three gardens within the wooden building, one in the front, one in the middle and one in the back. Each will have greenery, rocks and light in an attempt to recreate a traditional Japanese interior space.
On the second floor, guests can take off their shoes to sit on tatami mats and cushions with Japanese designs.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of building will the new Starbucks branch in Kyoto occupy?
What kind of building will the new Starbucks branch in Kyoto occupy?
The new Starbucks will be located in a 100-year-old, two-storey traditional Japanese townhouse. It is noted as one of the few buildings in the area still in its original form, offering a unique setting for the cafe.
Q.What traditional Japanese features will be incorporated into the new Starbucks cafe?
What traditional Japanese features will be incorporated into the new Starbucks cafe?
The cafe will feature a traditional Japanese space with tatami mats, particularly on the second floor where guests can remove their shoes. It will also have three gardens within the wooden building, designed to recreate a traditional Japanese interior.
Q.How will the gardens enhance the traditional atmosphere of the Kyoto Starbucks branch?
How will the gardens enhance the traditional atmosphere of the Kyoto Starbucks branch?
There will be three gardens, situated in the front, middle, and back of the building. Each garden will incorporate greenery, rocks, and light, contributing to the recreation of a traditional Japanese interior space for guests.
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