豆と喫茶waltz
Iwate - Morioka, Hokkaido & Tohoku
Tucked into a quiet backstreet of central Morioka, Beans and Coffee Waltz (豆と喫茶waltz) feels like a secret shared among music lovers and city strollers — an intimate kissaten where carefully roasted beans and a reverence for sound meet. The shop’s warm wooden interior, low lighting, and shelves of vinyl set the tone: here the music is treated like conversation, not background noise. During the day you’ll find locals lingering over hand-drip coffee while classic waltzes, mellow jazz and rare folk records spin on an old turntable; evenings bring small live sets or listening sessions that showcase local jazz trios, singer-songwriters, and the occasional chamber-style performance. It’s a short, pleasant walk from Morioka’s main shopping streets and the castle park, making it an ideal stop after sightseeing when you want to slow down and listen. What makes it special is the owner’s ear — a knack for sequencing records so each cup of coffee arrives with the perfect musical companion — and the respectful, almost ritual atmosphere that transforms a simple drink into a quietly memorable cultural moment.
Tucked into a quiet backstreet of central Morioka, Beans and Coffee Waltz (豆と喫茶waltz) feels like a secret shared among music lovers and city strollers — an intimate kissaten where carefully roasted beans and a reverence for sound meet. The shop’s warm wooden interior, low lighting, and shelves of vinyl set the tone: here the music is treated like conversation, not background noise. During the day you’ll find locals lingering over hand-drip coffee while classic waltzes, mellow jazz and rare folk records spin on an old turntable; evenings bring small live sets or listening sessions that showcase local jazz trios, singer-songwriters, and the occasional chamber-style performance. It’s a short, pleasant walk from Morioka’s main shopping streets and the castle park, making it an ideal stop after sightseeing when you want to slow down and listen. What makes it special is the owner’s ear — a knack for sequencing records so each cup of coffee arrives with the perfect musical companion — and the respectful, almost ritual atmosphere that transforms a simple drink into a quietly memorable cultural moment.