GRANDSONS
Iwate - Morioka, Hokkaido & Tohoku
Tucked down a quiet backstreet within easy walking distance of Morioka’s bustling downtown, GRANDSONS feels like a lovingly preserved slice of Tohoku music culture where generations meet over coffee and records; the name is a wink at its playlist, which moves effortlessly from vintage jazz and city pop to regional folk and adventurous indie, all chosen with the care of a family heirloom. The space is warm and compact — low lighting, wooden counters, cushioned stools and a modest stage — and the proprietor treats the sound system like sacred equipment, spinning vinyl and setting up intimate solo sessions that reward listeners rather than compete with them. Locals come for the thoughtful drink menu that blends kissaten-style coffee with a respectful selection of spirits, and visitors stay for the sense of curation: you’ll hear obscure Tohoku artists alongside familiar classics, and the crowd’s hush between tracks makes every note feel like an invitation to listen closely. If you want a genuine evening of music in Morioka where the focus is on sound, stories and slow conversation, GRANDSONS is the kind of place you discover and remember.
Tucked down a quiet backstreet within easy walking distance of Morioka’s bustling downtown, GRANDSONS feels like a lovingly preserved slice of Tohoku music culture where generations meet over coffee and records; the name is a wink at its playlist, which moves effortlessly from vintage jazz and city pop to regional folk and adventurous indie, all chosen with the care of a family heirloom. The space is warm and compact — low lighting, wooden counters, cushioned stools and a modest stage — and the proprietor treats the sound system like sacred equipment, spinning vinyl and setting up intimate solo sessions that reward listeners rather than compete with them. Locals come for the thoughtful drink menu that blends kissaten-style coffee with a respectful selection of spirits, and visitors stay for the sense of curation: you’ll hear obscure Tohoku artists alongside familiar classics, and the crowd’s hush between tracks makes every note feel like an invitation to listen closely. If you want a genuine evening of music in Morioka where the focus is on sound, stories and slow conversation, GRANDSONS is the kind of place you discover and remember.