Ogawa Coffee opened a new store in Kyoto , where the company was founded. . A renovated machiya (townhouse) that retains the atmosphere of the ancient capital, a place that will last for the next 100 years.

Since its establishment in 1952, Ogawa Coffee has been proud to be a coffee craftsman in Kyoto. With the mission of passing on coffee culture to the future and contributing to a sustainable society through coffee, we have continued to provide a valuable cup of coffee.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the company's founding, and they are now in Kyoto, the place where the company was founded.Ogawa Coffee Sakaimachi NishikiThe concept is "a shop that will last for 100 years. Under the concept of "a store that will last for 100 years," Ogawa Coffee will offer an experience unique to Ogawa Coffee with the spirit of hospitality that is deeply rooted in Kyoto.

Here, we will unravel the four key words that describe Ogawa Coffee Sakaicho Nishiki, which will be the new launching point for coffee culture.

【 Thorough environmental consideration]

Ogawa Coffee has been focusing on ethical coffee in order to protect the global environment and the lives of coffee producers. At Ogawa Coffee Sakaicho Nishiki, we are further promoting such sustainable activities. The shop offers only eight ethical coffees called "GRANCA," which have acquired various certifications, including organic JAS certification, and meet strict quality standards. The rich, mild coffee with a body that only Ogawa Coffee's baristas can bring out is served with nerd drip, just like in Japan.

Its flannel drip uses organic cotton for the filter part, which has acquired GOTS certification, an international standard for manufacturing products in an environmentally and socially conscious manner. The handle of the flannel dripper is made by Lue, a brass craftsman from Okayama, Japan, and is both environmentally friendly and authentic. In addition, they promote selling coffee by weight and bringing your own take-out container, and by digitizing all menu items, they will reduce food loss and packaging, and improve service.

【The coffee shop menu was completed after a process of trial and error].

The brushed-up cafe menu is also a key point. Kyoto's leading boulangerieLe Petit Mec."Under the direction of the company's founder, Itsei Nishiyama, the bread was developed using a different recipe. The theme of the bread is "bread that you can eat every day and not get tired of eating 100 years from now," and it is such a masterpiece that Mr. Nishiyama proudly states, "I can't make anything better than this.

The food menu that brings out the best of the bread follows "OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY Sakurashinmachi" and "OGAWA COFFEE LABORATORY Shimokitazawa".Scherche."Tomohiro Maruyama, the representative of the company, supervises the project. The cafe menu will feature a variety of coffee drinks that highlight the original taste of the ingredients. Original drinks using traditional Kyoto ingredients are also available.

【 nostalgic yet new space]

Ogawa Coffee Sakaicho Nishiki was created by renovating a 100-year-old townhouse. In reviving this historic building, creative director Takayuki Minami and interior designer Kazuya Sasaki's goal was to create a store with universal beauty and functionality that would last for 100 years. While maintaining the long, narrow, and deep structure that symbolizes a Kyomachiya, the entrance area was made into an atrium, and light from the top light was brought in to create a sense of openness. By creating an iconic space, such as a symmetrical facade and replanting of the tsuboniwa garden, a cozy space where many people can relax has been realized.

The contemporary mortar walls, neutral framed wood columns, and oak walls are intended to reduce the volume of the massiveness of the base townhouse. . This allows us to create a space that is both nostalgic and fresh, where ancient Japanese aesthetics and contemporary sensibilities coexist.

【 Event space where tradition and innovation intersect]

The event space on the second floor will present all kinds of content that expresses "tradition and innovation," from traditional Kyoto culture to up-and-coming creations. The event space on the second floor will be used to create a new community through interaction not only with local residents, but also with all visitors to the city. The opening event will be curated by a craft store in Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture.OBJECTS"The exhibition will feature works by contemporary artists who have been influenced by the beauty of folk art. The exhibition will feature works by contemporary artists influenced by the beauty of folk art, including works by Kanjiro Kawai, who has close ties to Kyoto, and Jiro Kaneshiro, known as a living national treasure.

The opening is Friday, February 11. Coffee, food, space, exhibitions... If you are in Kyoto, please visit Ogawa Coffee Sakaimachi Nishiki, which is full of things to see and do.