Given Seattle's affinity for coffee, it is no surprise that Seattle continues to influence the cafe culture in Tokyo. 10 years ago you'd be hard pressed to find a Starbucks or a Tullys beyond the smoke-filled Doutour or the bottomless cup at Mister Donut. Now, you are equally cursed and blessed to have ample access - which has lead many to dive deeper to find a more meaningful cup of coffee.
The New York Times recently published an article, "Where Tokyo Grabs a Cup of Coffee" that featured a listing of a number of great places to grab a cup on your next visit, including aged Havana coffee from 1974. Seattle's own Zoka's was also featured, as presenting an alternative to Seattle's gigantic footprint on Tokyo's cafe culture.
