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Nagoya’s "Morning Culture": 5 Best Kissaten
"Morning Ikou (モーニング行こう)!"—or, "Let’s go get Morning!" Growing up in Nagoya and Aichi, this was the phrase I expected to hear from my family almost every weekend morning. In Nagoya, "going for Morning" doesn't just mean eating breakfast. It means heading to a cozy, retro kissaten (classic Japanese coffee shop) to slow down, connect, and enjoy a beloved local ritual. When I was a child, the "Morning Set" was delightfully simple. You simply ordered a drink from the menu, and wh
Japanese Mom Makes
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