Maple celebrates its 20th anniversary with the immortal Tomcat. | feature

Yusuke Shinkai / Owner, Stroll

A 10-minute walk from Zoshigaya Station will take you to Stroll. The cafe opened just last June, but it has already become a hot spot among neighbors and coffee lovers. The cafe's main menu features specialty coffees filled with the utmost care, while side dishes such as hot dogs and soups will satisfy the stomachs of visitors, creating a relaxing atmosphere that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city center. Please enjoy the life-sized relationship between "Tomcat" and the owner of the store, where time passes leisurely as if taking a deep breath.

Even though the silhouette is a little slim, it still has a relaxed air about it."

How did you feel when you tried them on?

It is much easier to wear than I imagined. They feel like jersey and are very easy to move around in. I work in the restaurant industry, so I have to stand and squat a lot, and I think these pants can handle that.

How do they compare to the pants you usually wear?

The silhouette is a bit narrow, but when you put them on, they are stretchier than they look, and they are so easy to move around in that you don't mind the slimness at all. I love the feeling of being able to wear them comfortably and relaxedly, even though they are true to size. I like the overall shape and silhouette.

Pants by [Maple] ¥17,600, all other items are personal effects of the model.

Tasting coffee to be served at an upcoming pop-up. The way he carefully tastes each cup of coffee in pursuit of a satisfying cup is the essence of a craftsman.

What did you particularly like about it?

I like the convenience of being able to wear them by simply squeezing the attached belt instead of putting the belt through the belt loops. I like pants with this kind of convenience. I also like that they are tapered, which gives them a clean look.

How do you want to wear "Tomcat" in the future?

Stroll," after which the store is named, would make you feel good to wear it when you go for a walk. Combined with this beige color, wouldn't it be nice to wear it when you feel spring outside? They would be perfect for such a short outing. I paired them with Clarks shoes today, but they match perfectly, and of course they would go well with sneakers or any other outfit, so I think they would be a very useful pair.

Inside the coffee cup, which features a dripped design, you will find a relaxing and mellow time. The blue color, which Shingai-san says is his favorite color, is selected with care, not too bright and not too deep.