In preparation Early 2027

Your next café in Japan is one search away.

Independent cafés, a sense of place, and everything you need for your next coffee break in Japan.

Discover the first cafés

A first discovery, before your next coffee break.

The first discoveries

The latest cafés on Maison

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Explore by destination

By city, by neighborhood

A city to explore, a neighborhood to wander. Where shall we stop for coffee next?

Cities

Tokyo neighborhoods

Your next break, made simple

A place to discover. Everything for your visit.

From a first impression to the first sip, the details that help you find a place that feels right.

Feel the atmosphere.

Photos, stories, and little details to get a feel for a café before you step inside.

Find your next favourite.

Coffee, sweet treats, and indicative prices. A first taste of what awaits you.

Make yourself at home.

Opening hours, directions, and tips for your visit. The useful things, all in one place.

The Maison spirit

Places. Stories. Coffee.

A quiet counter, a roastery, a neighbourhood café. Behind every cup is a place and the people who make it special. Maison invites you to meet them, one break at a time.

Explore a sample café profile

Maison by oyatsuPreview

Nakameguro · Tokyo, Japan

Café Komorebi

A little coffee, a little calm, a moment of your own.

Specialty coffeeQuiet atmosphereSweet treats

Soft light, carefully brewed coffee, and a seat by the window. A place to take your time.

Illustrative example · Fictional café and information

A preview of the experience. Try the tabs above.

Good to know

Questions, answered

What is Maison?

Maison is an editorial guide by Oyatsu time dedicated to independent cafés across Japan. Each profile brings together photos, atmosphere, menu, prices, opening hours and directions in one place.

How do I find a café near me in Japan?

Search by name, neighbourhood or city — Tokyo, Nakameguro, Kyoto and beyond — then browse the latest addresses as they are published ahead of the full launch.

When does Maison fully launch?

The full launch is planned for early 2027. The first café profiles are already online, so you can start discovering places today.

Do you run a café?

Tell your place on Maison.

Photos, menu, hours, access — publish your listing in a few minutes and join the first referenced addresses.

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