サテンドール
Hokkaido - Nemuro, Hokkaido & Tohoku
Satendoll (サテンドール) is a cosy, music-first kissaten tucked into the compact streets of central Nemuro, where the harbour's sea air and the town's long fishing rhythms meet a surprisingly refined sound world; think low-slung lights, warm wood paneling and a small counter where the owner quietly tends a prized turntable and a well-curated rack of vinyl. As a local I’d tell you this is the place to come when you want to hear records properly — predominantly jazz standards and deep-cut albums that suit the town’s slow evenings — rather than background music: patrons speak softly, taps of conversation punctuate the playing, and the baristas/caretakers take real pride in coffee and simple cocktails that pair with listening. Its charm comes from the contrast between Nemuro’s rugged coastline and this intimate, almost metropolitan listening room, plus the chance to swap music tips with regulars who’ve traded sea stories for LP recommendations; for travelers exploring Hokkaido’s eastern tip, Satendoll is a warm, cultured refuge where the sound is as much the destination as the surrounding landscape.
Satendoll (サテンドール) is a cosy, music-first kissaten tucked into the compact streets of central Nemuro, where the harbour's sea air and the town's long fishing rhythms meet a surprisingly refined sound world; think low-slung lights, warm wood paneling and a small counter where the owner quietly tends a prized turntable and a well-curated rack of vinyl. As a local I’d tell you this is the place to come when you want to hear records properly — predominantly jazz standards and deep-cut albums that suit the town’s slow evenings — rather than background music: patrons speak softly, taps of conversation punctuate the playing, and the baristas/caretakers take real pride in coffee and simple cocktails that pair with listening. Its charm comes from the contrast between Nemuro’s rugged coastline and this intimate, almost metropolitan listening room, plus the chance to swap music tips with regulars who’ve traded sea stories for LP recommendations; for travelers exploring Hokkaido’s eastern tip, Satendoll is a warm, cultured refuge where the sound is as much the destination as the surrounding landscape.