Design firm Nendo took the reins of this minimalist coffee shop inside the Sogetsu Kaikan building – designed by renowned architect Kenzo Tange back in the 1970s. Located on the second floor, the space features glass ceilings and jaw-dropping glass windows looking out onto a lush green forest on one side and a stone garden by Isamu Noguchi on the other. Both views bring a bit of zen to the café.
Warm cherry wood planks cover both the floors and coffee counters, while simple furnishings finish off the space. The café is also an ideal place for remote work, with power outlets at the large table as well as free wifi. Additional seating is available one floor up with expansive windows and counter seats looking out onto the greenery of the Akasaka Palace grounds.