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An Original Waffle Specialty Store, Crispy on the Outside and Fluffy Inside, Opens in the Important Cultural Property 'Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library'! Taste the 'Waffle Connecting Past and Present' in Historic Architecture

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Published Mar 31, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jul 15, 2026 4:22 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Hitototo Inc., operating 'Bread, Espresso &', will open an original waffle specialty store 'Kako to Ima' inside the historic Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library on April 3, 2026.

Hitototo Inc., operating 'Bread, Espresso &', will open an original waffle specialty store 'Kako to Ima' inside the historic Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library on April 3, 2026.

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Published: Mar 31, 2026

Hitototo Inc. (Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo / CEO: Takumi Yamamoto), which operates 66 stores nationwide including the bakery cafe 'Bread, Espresso &' in Omotesando, will open an original waffle specialty store 'Kako to Ima' inside the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library on Friday, April 3, 2026.

### ■ A special place where 'past and present' overlap

The setting, Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library, is a historical Neo-Baroque building constructed in 1904 (Meiji 37). Featuring a profound stone exterior and a beautiful domed ceiling, it is designated as a national Important Cultural Property.

Born as a new value within this space that has accumulated long years is 'Kako to Ima'.

The wish put into the store name is to 'connect the past (Kako) and the present (Ima)'. Tasting the present in a historic place, We offer such a special time.

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FAQ

When and where will Hitototo Inc. open its original waffle specialty store called Kako to Ima?

The store will open on Friday, April 3, 2026, inside the Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library.

What is the architectural style and historical designation of the building that houses the new Kako to Ima waffle shop?

The building is a Neo‑Baroque structure constructed in 1904 and is designated as a national Important Cultural Property.

Who holds the chief executive position at Hitototo Inc., the company operating the new waffle specialty store?

Takumi Yamamoto serves as the chief executive officer of Hitototo Inc. in Japan.

How many retail locations does Hitototo Inc. currently operate across Japan, and which notable bakery cafe does it run in Omotesando?

Hitototo Inc. operates sixty‑six stores nationwide and runs the bakery cafe named 'Bread, Espresso &' in Omotesando.

What meaning does the name 'Kako to Ima' convey, and how does this concept reflect the experience offered in the historic library setting?

The name 'Kako to Ima' means 'past and present,' signifying the store’s aim to connect history with modern flavors within the historic library.

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