YOKOSUKA COFFEE FESTIVAL: Younger Than Yesterday 2024
Embark on a journey through Yokosuka’s rich history seamlessly blended with a burgeoning coffee culture! Anticipate the ‘YOKOSUKA COFFEE FESTIVAL’ on February 10, 2024, where you can immerse yourself in the city’s distinctive charm. Indulge in delightful treats paired with exceptional brews, and join us in celebrating Yokosuka’s unique coffee and dessert offerings.
- About YOKOSUKA COFFEE FESTIVAL 2024
- Event Details
- Younger Than Yesterday: Venue for This Event
- List of 13 Vendors
- ❶ Toirowa
- ❷ Coffee roaster cafe Konotori
- ❸ THE COFFEESHOP
- ❹ Calender
- ❺ Fucuramu Coffee Roastery
- ❻ Dark Arts Coffee
- ❼ Hojicha and Baked Goods
- ❽ Hatis AO
- ❾ Atsugi Coffee
- ❿ SPECIALTY COFFEE BEANS No.13
- ⓫ Eden Nippori
- ⓬ Tsukui Crepe
- ⓭ Patisserie Raconter
- Ending Note
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About YOKOSUKA COFFEE FESTIVAL 2024
Responding to a rising interest in outdoor activities, Yokosuka is standing out as a unique destination with its rich history and natural beauty. While the city exudes cultural charm, it has been missing a vibrant coffee culture. Recognizing this, a passionate group has launched the ‘YOKOSUKA COFFEE FESTIVAL’ to cultivate a distinctive coffee culture that truly reflects the essence of the city.
Event Highlights
The Yokosuka Coffee Festival promises a delightful experience for both locals and visitors. With its rich history and unique features, the city attracts not only its own residents but also coffee shops and pastry establishments from Tokyo and Shonan.
Event Details
Embark on a new cultural experience with us to shape the future of Yokosuka’s vibrant coffee culture!
| Date | February 10, 2024 (Saturday) |
| Time | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Younger Than Yesterday (Live Music Restaurant Bar) |
| Address | Els Bldg. 4F, 2-17 Otaki-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Pre-sale Tickets | Coffee Tasting Tickets (4 tickets, 60ml each) |
| Social Media | Yokosuka Coffee Festival on lit.link |
| Official Website | Yokosuka Coffee Festival |
| Yokosuka City Tourism Information | Yokosuka City Tourism Information Website |
| Contact | yokosuka.coffee@gmail.com |
| Organizers | The Yokosuka Coffee Festival Executive Committee SPECIALTY COFFEE BEANS No.13 / hatis AO |
YOKOSUKA COFFEE FESTIVAL Social Links
Event Features
The festival offers free entry, allowing attendees to immerse themselves in the rich coffee culture of Yokosuka. For those looking to enhance their experience, ‘drink comparison tickets’ are available for purchase, enabling participants to savor a variety of coffee blends. Additionally, visitors can buy individual cups of coffee, and specialty coffee beans will be available for purchase.
About Pre-sale: Coffee Tasting Tickets
Admission is free, but we highly recommend getting our pre-sale Coffee Tasting Tickets! With a set of four tickets, you can enjoy a delightful comparison of different coffees, each served in a 60ml portion.
○Pre-sale Price
¥1,450 (tax included)
*Please note that these are electronic tickets.
*An additional issuance fee of 2% will apply.
●On-the-day Price
¥1,600 (tax included)
Important Note: Tickets will be distributed at the on-site ticket booth on the day of the event. Please present the ticket screen from the STORES app; unfortunately, screenshots cannot be accepted.
Coffee Tasting Tickets (4 tickets, 60ml each)
Younger Than Yesterday: Venue for This Event
In the heart of Yokosuka’s central district, stands a unique space that preserves the nostalgic charm of a bygone era, known as the “Music Theater.” This venue, carefully repurposed from an old cinema, offers a special atmosphere where patrons can enjoy live performances while indulging in delicious meals and drinks. The expansive setting hosts a diverse array of events daily, providing an uplifting experience for all who attend.
Versatile Venue for Every Occasion
The spacious interior of the Music Theater caters to a variety of purposes, making it an ideal choice for private events and gatherings. Beyond providing delectable food and beverages, the venue incorporates large screens projecting captivating visuals and sophisticated sound and lighting effects, creating a one-of-a-kind backdrop for original parties and celebrations.
Culinary Delights for Every Palate
Indulge in our proudly presented menu featuring signature items such as the Yokosukan B.L.T Burger, Navy Burger, Kaigun Curry, Chicken Katsu Curry with melty cheese. In addition to these favorites, we offer a diverse selection of salads, pizzas, pastas, and more, allowing guests to tailor their dining experience to their preferences.
Opportunities for Performers, Events, and Parties
Calling all live performers, event organizers, and party enthusiasts! The Music Theater is actively seeking new talent and creative ideas. Whether you’re a musician eager to take the stage, an event planner searching for the perfect venue, or someone with a unique party concept, “Younger Than Yesterday” is open for you!
“Younger Than Yesterday” Social Links
List of 13 Vendors
Coffee (10 shops)
- Toirowa
- Coffee roaster cafe Konotori
- THE COFFEESHOP
- Calender
- Fucuramu Coffee Roastery
- Dark Arts Coffee
- Houjicha and Baked Sweets
- Hatis AO
- Atsugi Coffee
- SPECIALTY COFFEE BEANS No.13
Food (3 shops)
- Eden Nippori
- Tsukui Crepe
- Patisserie Raconter
❶ Toirowa
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
The motivation originated from childhood friends wanting to do something together in the town where they grew up. Each pursues different professions, and the shared goal is to bring happiness to someone through at least one of these endeavors, which seems to be a compelling reason to continue running the shop in the future.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
The establishment is a café, a tailor’s shop, and an antique store—all in one. While it may seem complex, if any aspect sparks interest, each element is designed to be enjoyed simply, as they are all part of everyday life.
What are your future goals for the business?
The plan involves relocation, albeit within Yokosuka city, preferably not too far from the current location. The aspiration is to have all three aspects delivered under one roof, where the three individuals can collectively share their respective contents.
Address
2-44 Shioiri-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
Access
- 2 minutes on foot from Keikyu Shioiri Station
- 12 minutes on foot from JR Yokosuka Station
❷ Coffee roaster cafe Konotori
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
I have a deep love for coffee, and the prospect of bringing happiness to someone or becoming a source of solace through my own coffee is truly fulfilling!
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
We are a small artisanal coffee shop located in Ito City on the Izu Peninsula. The owner, who relocated from Kanagawa Prefecture, initially started with a mobile bicycle coffee service before establishing the shop. We offer a wide range of coffee, from light to dark roasts.
What are your future goals for the business?
I aspire to work hard to have many people enjoy Konotori’s coffee!
Address
1-20 Matsukawa-cho, Ito City, Shizuoka 1st floor, En Building
Access
- 7 minutes on foot from Ito Station
Business Hour
- Thursday to Monday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed on Tuesday, Wednesday
Official Website
❸ THE COFFEESHOP
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
For our valued customers, we hope you experience vibrancy in your daily life through specialty coffee. Additionally, we aim to sustainably contribute back to the production regions through ongoing transactions, fostering a wonderful coffee culture that endures.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
Founded in 2011, we are a specialty coffee boutique located in Daikanyama, Shibuya-ku. Our concept is “No Sugar, But Sweet.” We strive to provide clean and sweet coffee that you’ll want to enjoy every day. From sourcing to roasting and extraction, we maintain consistent quality control throughout the entire process.
What are your future goals for the business?
Celebrating our 13th year since establishment, and looking forward, I would be delighted to continue expanding our specialty coffee business for another 10 or 20 years!
Address
2 Chome-22-12 Tomigaya, Shibuya City, Tokyo
Access
- Approximately 13 minutes on foot from Komabatodaimae Station
- Approximately 15 minutes on foot from Yoyogi Uehara Station
Business Hour
- 9:00 AM until SUNSET (18:00)
Official Website
❹ Calender
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
I started my shop with the desire to contribute to and revitalize the local community of Kamakura, a place that embraced me despite originally being an outsider. Through what I can do, I aim to give back to this warm and welcoming town. I want even those who are unfamiliar with ‘Zaimokuza’ to discover the charm of this city through coffee. I hope that people can say, ‘This town is great!’ as they enjoy their coffee. Ultimately, I would be delighted if my efforts become a catalyst for making more people fall in love with this town.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
Local Vibes Coffee. A minimalistic shop with just one counter. Enjoy it as a casual meeting place for locals and tourists alike, with a daytime bar atmosphere.
What are your future goals for the business?
To spread a new coffee culture from Zaimokuza, we are actively working towards the construction of a roastery this year. Your continued support is greatly appreciated as we move forward with these initiatives. Thank you.
Address
1 Chome-10-16 Zaimokuza, Kamakura City, Kanagawa
Business Hour
- Weekday (Weekdays) 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Weekend (Weekends, Holidays) 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Closed on Monday
Official Website
❺ Fucuramu Coffee Roastery
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
I want to enjoy delicious coffee.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
Fucuramu Coffee Roastery is a coffee stand that delivers enjoyable, delicious, and happiness-inducing experiences. We are committed to being a roaster that brightens your everyday moments.
What are your future goals for the business?
To introduce Fucuramu Coffee to as many people as possible and provide them with moments of joy and happiness while expanding our facility.
Address
3 Chome-108 Daimoncho, Omiya Ward, Saitama
Business Hour
- Sunday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- Monday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Official Website
❻ Dark Arts Coffee
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
Dark Arts Coffee was opened in 2014 in Hackney, London, by friends who aimed to launch a completely new style of coffee brand that would overturn the conventions of traditional coffee shops. With a strong desire to enter the highly competitive Japanese market, they opened another branch in 2018 in Hayama, Kanagawa. The constant thrill of challenging new things in the rapidly changing coffee industry is both enjoyable and the reason they continue to pursue this venture.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
It is a specialty store for single-origin light roasts. We offer a lineup of around 10 varieties at any given time, ranging from daily blends that never get boring to unique-tasting micro-lots created through experimental processes.
What are your future goals for the business?
Our goal is to establish a new coffee community space. We want to create a place where producers, importers, and coffee enthusiasts can interact. Through cupping events, seminars, and various workshops, we aim to contribute to the revitalization of the local community and the improvement of coffee knowledge and skills.
Address
29 Nagae, Hayama, Miura District, Kanagawa
Business Hour
- Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed on Monday
Official Website
❼ Hojicha and Baked Goods
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
This shop opened in Hase, Kamakura in April 2019. It later relocated to Komachi Street in Kamakura in 2021, and operated there for four years until spring 2023. Currently, it operates only at the one store opened in Tokyo’s Shimo-Kitazawa in 2022. While the shop has moved around and opened in various locations, there is currently no particular attachment to a specific place. The goal is to share the space with customers, creating valuable time for both staff and customers.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
The shop revolves around the theme of “baking.” We personally conduct roasting and baking for hojicha (roasted green tea), baked goods, and coffee. Through these baked items, we aim to create a warm atmosphere for customers. When you visit Shimo-Kitazawa, Tokyo, please do drop by.
What are your future goals for the business?
It is uncertain whether the shop’s capabilities align, but in the realms of hojicha and baked goods, there has been an increase in events with the older generation. I hope to play a role in connecting the older generation with those who are just starting to explore coffee or the younger generation and students, provided our shop has the competence for it.
Address
5 Chome-28-17 Daizawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo
Business Hour
- Everyday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
❽ Hatis AO
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
I was born in a town where a Western scholar who coined the kanji for “coffee” for the first time in Japan lived. I run a café that serves coffee and spiced curry, and somehow I ended up making them myself and serving them to customers. I don’t know the reason.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
It’s a quiet shop located in a valley.
What are your future goals for the business?
World peace. Realizing a society where people acknowledge each other. To achieve this, the goal is to connect communities and regions.
Address
2Chome-19, Fujimicho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
Business Hour
- Saturday, Sunday Only 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
❾ Atsugi Coffee
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
We launched our shop in September 2022 with the goal of communicating with the local community through coffee. In December 2023, we opened a new roastery.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
We offer coffee that you can’t experience anywhere else. We use coffee cultivated in our own plots in Guatemala and the pure water from the local Tanzawa mountain range. In addition, we collaborate with a local cake house for special sweets and work with a dye craftsman in Fujisawa to create hand-dyed gift bags. We actively engage with various local partners to create a variety of products.
What are your future goals for the business?
Our theme is “From Atsugi to the World, and from the World to Atsugi.” Our first goal is to establish a shop that is loved by the local community and actively engage in local product creation. Ultimately, we aim to extend our reach from Atsugi to the world and vice versa.
Address
Will Atsugi 1F, 3-7, Higashicho, Atsugi City, Kanagawa
Business Hour
- Wednesday to Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed on Tuesday
Official Website
❿ SPECIALTY COFFEE BEANS No.13
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
I want to deliver a high-quality cup of coffee to customers and convey the passion of the producers.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
We are a specialty coffee shop that exclusively deals with lightly roasted beans. We aim to provide a fruity impression, emphasizing quality control in sourcing raw materials, roasting, extraction, and equipment selection.
While we are meticulous about quality, we also want to broaden the entry point to coffee. We consciously focus on casual customer service and creating a relaxed atmosphere.
What are your future goals for the business?
Our goals include purchasing directly from coffee-producing regions, opening a second store, and nurturing baristas and roasters in our local community of Yokosuka. We aspire to establish a coffee culture in Yokosuka.
We are preparing for the next Yokosuka Coffee Festival, planning to hold it in front of the City Hall Park in Yokosuka Central or at Mikasa Park. We are making progress in preparations for the upcoming event.
Address
5 Chome-12-1 Sanocho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
Business Hour
- Saturday, 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday, Tuesday to Friday 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Closed on Monday
Official Website
⓫ Eden Nippori
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
With the concept of “Anyone can be the manager for a day!” as our core, we provide a space (store) for hosting events and offer consultation for event planning, along with support for resident staff. Our aim is to create a third place that serves as a community and a place for making friends.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
As a pioneer of event bars, Eden Main Store in Ikebukuro Yotsubashi celebrated its 7th year in 2022. Our first directly managed store opened in the Yanaka Ginza shopping street, coexisting with the nostalgic and charming Yanaka-Sen area.
What are your future goals for the business?
Our goals include raising awareness of the community culture of event bars and expanding franchise (FC) stores. As of 2023, there are two directly managed stores in the Kanto region and six FC stores nationwide (two more scheduled to open in spring 2024). We are actively recruiting franchise partners. Please feel free to inquire through our website.
Address
3-44-9 Sendagi, Bunkyo City, Tokyo Paladore Sendagi II Basement (Second from the underground entrance.)
Business Hour
- Everyday 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Official Website
⓬ Tsukui Crepe
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
I love being able to see the faces of end users at a food and beverage establishment!
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
A crepe shop that is particular about its batter.
What are your future goals for the business?
To become a contributing member in livening up Yokosuka!
Address
1F, Nagahashi Store, 2-13 Yasuuracho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
Business Hour
- Monday, Wednesday to Friday 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday, Sunday (Holidays) 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Closed on Tuesday
⓭ Patisserie Raconter
What prompted the establishment of this shop?
I decided to open the shop because I want to bring smiles to people through sweets. I aim to create confections that add joy to customers’ memories, whether it’s for their daily snacks, birthdays, or special occasions.
What characterizes the essence of the shop?
We are a patisserie located in Yokosuka, Chasing Port, specializing in Western-style sweets. Our offerings include cakes, baked goods, as well as gifts and wrapping services.
What are your future goals for the business?
I aspire to uplift the local community in Yokosuka by using locally sourced ingredients in our sweets.
Address
1F, Oppama Kaikan Building A, 3-65 Oppama Higashi-machi, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa
Access
- 10 minutes walk from Oppama Station
Business Hour
- Friday to Wednesday 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Closed on Thursday
Ending Note
As the aroma of freshly brewed coffee blends with the sea breeze, the ‘YOKOSUKA COFFEE FESTIVAL: Younger Than Yesterday 2024’ emerges as a testament to resilience and community spirit. In the heart of Yokosuka, where history and modernity intertwine, this festival not only celebrates the city’s rich coffee culture but also marks a vibrant step forward after the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Join us on February 10, 2024, as we come together to savor the unique charm of Yokosuka, relish exceptional brews, and create lasting memories in a city that continues to embrace its past while embracing the future. Cheers to the love for coffee and the indomitable spirit of Yokosuka!
