Cafe "WAKU motoasakusa," a Renovated Former Printing Factory, Grand Opens in Motoasakusa, Tokyo on April 27, 2026

Bestayte Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takuma Ishibashi) grand opened a new cafe, "WAKU motoasakusa," in Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, on Monday, April 27, 2026.

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"WAKU motoasakusa" is a cafe that offers carefully selected original blend coffee, authentic sweets by a patissier, and satisfying food menus in a calm space renovated from a former printing factory. Located in an easily accessible area from Asakusa and Kuramae, it can be used for various occasions, from lunch for nearby office workers to a relaxing spot for local residents and a break spot for tourists.

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Concept: From small inspirations to great vibrancy.

Savoring a cup of coffee. Quietly turning pages. Exchanging words with someone.

In such ordinary moments, Confusion clears, and new ideas suddenly emerge.

If small inspirations light up the heart, People can walk forward lightly again.

That one step moves the town.

Events are held. New shops are born. Someone's challenge begins.

Eventually, people gather, voices overlap, and the atmosphere buzzes.

Before you know it, the town is filled with smiles and excitement, moving towards the future.

"WAKU motoasakusa" aims to be a place where small inspirations born in the store eventually spread into a great vibrancy throughout the entire town.

Features of WAKU motoasakusa

1. Creating a new cafe culture in the Motoasakusa area

Providing a new everyday place in the Motoasakusa area, where cafe options are still limited. We aim to be a place where local residents can easily drop by.

2. Satisfying menu for weekday "lunch refugees"

Responding to the needs of nearby office workers, we offer a substantial lunch menu. We provide a moment of relaxation in a busy daily life.

3. Unique menus that stimulate the five senses

We offer slightly unique menus that can be enjoyed visually, aromatically, and texturally. Authentic sweets by a patissier with experience at major patisseries are also a highlight.

4. Original blend coffee through local collaboration

Our coffee beans are an original blend roasted at the nearby roastery "cafeoro" (3-32-4 Higashiueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo). We value our connection with the local community.

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Menu Examples

【Food】

WAKU's Taco Rice Chicken Nanban with selectable tartar sauce Pasta of the Month Griddle Pizza Toast

【Sweets】

Dip Pie Milk Pudding with pour-over sauce Upside-down Cheesecake Danish French Toast

【Drinks】

Drip Coffee Americano Cafe Latte Matcha Latte Hojicha Latte Earl Grey Herbal Tea Orange Juice, etc.

*Seasonal menus will be introduced sequentially in the future.

WAKU's Taco Rice Chicken Nanban with selectable tartar sauce Pasta of the Month Griddle Pizza Toast Dip Pie Milk Pudding with pour-over sauce Upside-down Cheesecake Danish French Toast Cafe Latte Earl Grey

Store Overview

Store Name: WAKU motoasakusa Location: 1-16-5 Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Business Hours: 11:30～19:30 Lunch Time: 11:30～14:00 Cafe Time: 14:00～19:30 Seating Capacity: 21 seats Closed: Irregular holidays Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waku_motoasakusa/

Operating Company Overview

Company Name: Bestayte Co., Ltd. Head Office Location: 1-16-5 Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo Representative Director: Takuma Ishibashi Business Activities: Accommodation and F&B business, etc.

Contact for this matter

Bestayte Co., Ltd. WAKU motoasakusa Public Relations Ishibashi ([email protected])