モア
Kichijoji, Tokyo
Tucked a few minutes' walk from Kichijōji station, Mora (モア) feels like the sort of music kissaten locals keep as a secret but are happy to share: a compact, wood-paneled listening bar where the emphasis is on sound and story rather than loud conversation. By day it has the gentle aroma of coffee and toast, by night the mood deepens into warm lamplight and carefully mixed cocktails while the proprietor spins vinyl on a lovingly maintained analog rig; playlists weave from mellow jazz and soul to Japanese city‑pop and obscure imports, always curated to suit the hour. The seating is intimate — low stools at the counter and a couple of small tables — which makes it ideal for watching the ritual of record choices, trading music recommendations with a bartender who knows every label, or catching an occasional low-key live set from local players. If you’re in Kichijōji seeking an authentic listening experience away from the tourist circuit, Mora offers a cozy, attentive atmosphere where music is the main attraction and conversation follows the grooves.
Tucked a few minutes' walk from Kichijōji station, Mora (モア) feels like the sort of music kissaten locals keep as a secret but are happy to share: a compact, wood-paneled listening bar where the emphasis is on sound and story rather than loud conversation. By day it has the gentle aroma of coffee and toast, by night the mood deepens into warm lamplight and carefully mixed cocktails while the proprietor spins vinyl on a lovingly maintained analog rig; playlists weave from mellow jazz and soul to Japanese city‑pop and obscure imports, always curated to suit the hour. The seating is intimate — low stools at the counter and a couple of small tables — which makes it ideal for watching the ritual of record choices, trading music recommendations with a bartender who knows every label, or catching an occasional low-key live set from local players. If you’re in Kichijōji seeking an authentic listening experience away from the tourist circuit, Mora offers a cozy, attentive atmosphere where music is the main attraction and conversation follows the grooves.