喫茶マスカラス
Nagoya, Aichi
Tucked into central Nagoya's lively Sakae–Osu corridor, Kissa Mascaras (喫茶マスカラス) feels like a small, secret listening room where the city's after-dark energy softens into focused appreciation of sound; think dim, warm lighting, rows of vinyl and a modest bar that serves both hand-brewed coffee by day and carefully mixed cocktails by night. What makes it unmistakable is the owner's theatrical touch—walls dotted with colourful lucha‑style masks and retro posters—that frames an otherwise reverent music experience: the emphasis here is on high‑quality playback, owner‑curated playlists spanning jazz, soul, city pop and obscure Japanese gems, and the occasional intimate performance or DJ set that keeps the crowd small and attentive. Regulars come for the clarity of the sound system and the hushed, conversational vibe that encourages lingering over a record while swapping recommendations with locals; visitors find it a perfect counterpoint to the louder clubs nearby. If you want a genuine taste of Nagoya's kissaten culture—where personality, analog warmth and music discovery meet—Kissa Mascaras is the kind of place you pick on a whim and remember for its atmosphere as much as its tunes.
Tucked into central Nagoya's lively Sakae–Osu corridor, Kissa Mascaras (喫茶マスカラス) feels like a small, secret listening room where the city's after-dark energy softens into focused appreciation of sound; think dim, warm lighting, rows of vinyl and a modest bar that serves both hand-brewed coffee by day and carefully mixed cocktails by night. What makes it unmistakable is the owner's theatrical touch—walls dotted with colourful lucha‑style masks and retro posters—that frames an otherwise reverent music experience: the emphasis here is on high‑quality playback, owner‑curated playlists spanning jazz, soul, city pop and obscure Japanese gems, and the occasional intimate performance or DJ set that keeps the crowd small and attentive. Regulars come for the clarity of the sound system and the hushed, conversational vibe that encourages lingering over a record while swapping recommendations with locals; visitors find it a perfect counterpoint to the louder clubs nearby. If you want a genuine taste of Nagoya's kissaten culture—where personality, analog warmth and music discovery meet—Kissa Mascaras is the kind of place you pick on a whim and remember for its atmosphere as much as its tunes.