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Known for its unique views, this cafe attracts many tourists visiting Japan who are curious to see it. Blue Bottle Coffee - Shinagawa Cafe is a trendy chain of cafes serving pastries, premium coffee, nuts, and coffee brewing equipment. It's located on the 3rd floor of Shinagawa Station in South Tokyo.
Many people call this cafe a special place to watch "shachiku." This term is often used to describe people who work so hard for their company that they forget about themselves and their personal lives. They are like "oxen and horses," working tirelessly for the company. From the window of this cafe, customers can sip their drinks while observing the hustle and bustle of people going to work.
Shinagawa is located on the Tokyo to Kyoto/Osaka line, a few minutes south of Tokyo Station.
This cafe is Blue Bottle Coffee, located on the 3rd floor of Shinagawa Station in South Tokyo.
The unique view from the third floor of Shinagawa Station has made Blue Bottle Coffee a must-visit destination for anyone wanting to explore Tokyo. The bustling scene of people passing by is like a vibrant film, attracting countless admiring glances. The cafe itself is more lively than ever, with enthusiastic conversations about life and work. This is truly an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves coffee and wants to find a fresh perspective on the city.
The highlight of this cafe is that customers can watch the crowds from a high vantage point.
The crowds at the train station as office workers commute to work create a striking scene.
However, after this cafe became a phenomenon on social media platforms, many people debated the issue of "watching" office workers going home from work. This is a rather sensitive issue, involving privacy and ethics. Many people argue that taking pictures of others without their consent is a violation of their privacy. Even if the images are just unintentionally captured in the frame, being photographed and having them posted on social media can make the person feel uncomfortable or even hurt.
The interior space of the cafe
They argue that turning others into "objects of attention" as a form of entertainment is also considered disrespectful. Everyone has their own life and work, and shouldn't be viewed in such a simplistic way. Alternatively, being stared at can cause working people to feel pressured or insecure, especially when these images are widely circulated on social media.
Therefore, Blue Bottle Coffee had to issue a notice prohibiting photography, a necessary measure to ensure that no one's privacy is violated when visiting the cafe. The cafe notes that photography is prohibited inside the cafe in any form, even if the scenery is very appealing.
