★ Works by Rain, a popular Japanese illustrator on Instagram, invite you on a journey through 32 hidden-gem, heartwarming cafés in Tokyo, brought to life with hand-drawn illustrations that are even more enticing than photographs.
★ From traditional Japanese townhouses to iconic architectural landmarks, and from cozy bakeries to retro Showa-style spots, the intricate details—down to the golden-brown crust of a slice of bread and the individual strands of pasta—make this book a “Secret Garden” for coffee lovers.
★ Featuring a map at the front and a route index at the back, it’s easy to pinpoint conveniently located cafés, making this an essential guide for any coffee enthusiast exploring Tokyo.

"32 of my favorite cafes that I'd rather keep a secret."

Step inside and you'll be enveloped in a comforting, healing atmosphere. Cafe-loving illustrator Rain conducted extensive research and meticulously illustrated these cafes.

From the perfect browning of bread and cheese to the intricate patterns on antique tableware and the individual strands of pasta, this illustrated guidebook offers delightful details and a fun way to explore Tokyo's cafes.

This guide introduces bakery cafes with delicious bread, traditional Japanese house cafes, cafes with architectural masterpieces worth seeing, book cafes where you can enjoy books and coffee, cafes with great views, and nostalgic Showa-era retro cafes.

Illustrator Rain, who creates intricate illustrations that look even more delicious than photographs, introduces 32 unique cafes in Tokyo.

With each turn of the page, you'll find yourself drooling over the delicious-looking cafe menu and thinking, "I want to go there!"

This guide includes an overall map at the beginning showing the general locations of cafes, and a shop index by train line at the end. Feel free to start visiting cafes in areas that are easy for you to get to!

Rain

Illustrator. Born in Tokyo, raised in Nagano. Has lived in Tokyo since university. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she began illustrating her home-cooked meals and posting them on Instagram. Her detailed and appetizing illustrations, depicting her hobbies of visiting cafes, traveling, and watching track and field events with keen observation, have gained popularity. She quit her job as a systems engineer to pursue a career as a freelance illustrator. She completed the 26th-27th term of the "Illustration Aoyama School." This is her first book.

Chapter 1: Bakery Cafes Where Bread Takes Center Stage
Chapter 2: Relaxing Traditional Japanese House Cafes
Chapter 3: Cafes with Soothing Views
Chapter 4: Beautiful Architectural Cafes
Chapter 5: Book Cafes Where You Can Spend Time with Books
Chapter 6: Showa-era Retro Cafes

Column 1: Recommended Bakeries
MORETHAN BAKERY (Nishi-Shinjuku 5-chome)

Column 2: Recommended for Curry Lovers!
Conohanabiyori (Eifukucho) / MAFUMI COFFEE AND BOOKS (Jimbocho) / CAFE MEURSAULT (Asakusa)

Column 3: My Café Sketches