Student Revitalizes Historic Osaka Jazz Cafe as Underground Record Haven
In April 2026, Asahi Shimbun profiled Cafe Furugetsu in Osaka, a unique underground space dedicated to vinyl records and reading. The establishment was taken over in 2023 by Ryunosuke Kochi, who was a third-year university student at the time. Responding to a post seeking a successor for the long-running 'Coffee House Mocha,' which had operated since 1974, Kochi instinctively decided to inherit the business. At just 23 years old and recently graduated, he renamed the venue Cafe Furugetsu. The cafe preserves the legacy of its predecessor, including inherited vinyl records and a seasoned siphon coffee maker originally from 'Coffee House Chako.' This article highlights a growing trend of young entrepreneurs revitalizing traditional Japanese kissaten (coffee shops) by blending nostalgic elements with modern cultural interests like audiophile listening spaces. It serves as a feature story within the newspaper's lifestyle and society sections, illustrating how historic local businesses can find new life through youthful innovation and passion for niche hobbies.
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Student Revitalizes Historic Osaka Jazz Cafe as Underground Record Haven
In April 2026, Asahi Shimbun profiled Cafe Furugetsu in Osaka, a unique underground space dedicated to vinyl records and reading. The establishment was taken over in 2023 by Ryunosuke Kochi, who was a third-year university student at the time. Responding to a post seeking a successor for the long-running 'Coffee House Mocha,' which had operated since 1974, Kochi instinctively decided to inherit the business. At just 23 years old and recently graduated, he renamed the venue Cafe Furugetsu. The cafe preserves the legacy of its predecessor, including inherited vinyl records and a seasoned siphon coffee maker originally from 'Coffee House Chako.' This article highlights a growing trend of young entrepreneurs revitalizing traditional Japanese kissaten (coffee shops) by blending nostalgic elements with modern cultural interests like audiophile listening spaces. It serves as a feature story within the newspaper's lifestyle and society sections, illustrating how historic local businesses can find new life through youthful innovation and passion for niche hobbies.
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