KYOTO, Japan -- A distinctive coffee culture has taken root in the ancient capital of Kyoto, one that runs the gamut from a chain of cafes with anime-themed menu items to high-end specialty coffee roasters.
Established coffee houses embrace anime while others introduce specialty roasting

Inoda Coffee's flagship store is characterized by its traditional machiya townhouse design. (Photo by Kosuke Tsunoda)
KYOTO, Japan -- A distinctive coffee culture has taken root in the ancient capital of Kyoto, one that runs the gamut from a chain of cafes with anime-themed menu items to high-end specialty coffee roasters.