This is Masanori Kato, he's from Daisen, Akita. He and his wife dropped in earlier this week, and while there…
It Gets Even Better: Mini Apple Pie 2.0
This time Chizuko added a home-made caramel sauce finish to the baked apples, cranberries, and walnuts, and instead of won…
Michael’s Cafe: For Work or Play
"Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world." - Thomas Jefferson "I judge a restaurant by the bread and by…
Customer Artwork Appreciated!
This little monkey left behind a drawing. We welcome doodlers, and their doodles!
Mapping Michael’s Cafe: Early Reviews
Michael's Cafe American is so new (less than two months) it might not be easy to find on the map,…
Four Sisters from Hanamaki
These girls came from Hanamaki to visit the cafe. Turns out, they're sisters! Four sisters, and there's two more, not seen…
[PHOTOS] A Hitchcock Moment
The opening sequence of Hitchcock's 1958 film classic "Vertigo", viewed by Alfred Hitchcock's Japanese doppelgänger.
Conversational English
Our adult conversational English classes are every Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 7:30. Contact Chizuko at StammtischTono@yahoo.co.jp to participate!…
We’re Back! April Menu Now Posted
After a relaxing two days off (Monday and Tuesday) we're open! A new, revised April calendar is here, with extended hours…
Tada-san Party at Koyomina
Last week Tada-san invited friends and associates to a dinner party at Koyomina. Also in attendance was a crew from…
It’s Always Time for Coffee
No matter where you are, no matter what time zone you're in ... it's always time for coffee and music.
What’s In Chizuko’s Kitchen? Apple Pie Cake
Is that Apple Pie Cake? Yes, it is. How does it taste? Come to the cafe and find out! Made…
[VIDEO] Is Today Tomorrow, or Yesterday?
In honor of April Fool's Day (in Japan, it's still yesterday in the U.S.) Here's one of my favorite moments…
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