I have two inspirations for my pursuit for good coffee and good coffee shops. The first is obvious to those who know me; I used to work at a great little shop in Livermore California called Panama Red Coffee. During my time there, I learned a lot about the process of making coffee and the…

Today I was enjoying a “mochachino” in a local cafe when it hit me, I have been on a long search for a great cafe here in Japan. So far, it has been fruitful; I have seen a variety of establishments, each offering a unique window into the world of coffee and the belief in…