大大大
Nagoya, Aichi
Daidan Dai (大大大) is a compact, soul-first kissaten tucked into eastern Nagoya’s lively Higashi/Ozone corridor, a short ride from the bustle of Sakae yet tucked away on a quieter shopping street where locals drift in for a slow evening. Step through its unassuming doorway and you enter a warm, wood-toned listening room: a long counter for solo vinyl worshippers, a few low tables for quiet conversation, and a tiny stage where the owner spins rare pressings or invites singer-songwriters and small jazz ensembles to perform up close. What makes this place special is the obsessive attention to sound — vintage turntables, carefully chosen cartridges and an analogue warmth that makes familiar records feel newly intimate — paired with straightforward, comforting drinks (coffee brewed with kissa care and a neat selection of cocktails). The light is low, the posters are retro, and the crowd is a mix of devoted audiophiles and curious travelers, so evenings here feel like being let into a local secret of Nagoya’s music scene.
Daidan Dai (大大大) is a compact, soul-first kissaten tucked into eastern Nagoya’s lively Higashi/Ozone corridor, a short ride from the bustle of Sakae yet tucked away on a quieter shopping street where locals drift in for a slow evening. Step through its unassuming doorway and you enter a warm, wood-toned listening room: a long counter for solo vinyl worshippers, a few low tables for quiet conversation, and a tiny stage where the owner spins rare pressings or invites singer-songwriters and small jazz ensembles to perform up close. What makes this place special is the obsessive attention to sound — vintage turntables, carefully chosen cartridges and an analogue warmth that makes familiar records feel newly intimate — paired with straightforward, comforting drinks (coffee brewed with kissa care and a neat selection of cocktails). The light is low, the posters are retro, and the crowd is a mix of devoted audiophiles and curious travelers, so evenings here feel like being let into a local secret of Nagoya’s music scene.