<< "Kusou Kissa Watashi no Heya" x Rina Namba >>

A collaborative project with Rina Namba, the second director of the Tokyo Kissaten Kenkyujo (Tokyo Coffee Shop Research Institute).

A "Kusou Kissa Watashi no Heya" corner will be born at Watashi no Heya Jiyugaoka store!

This is a fun project that will allow people of all ages to enjoy the charm of pure coffee shops, whether they feel "I remember that!" or "I've never seen this before, but it feels nostalgic."

Event Period

July 22, 2026 (Wed) - August 2, 2026 (Sun)

Event Venue

Watashi no Heya Jiyugaoka Store

https://www.watashinoheya.co.jp/shop_list/id=48

During the event period, the window of "Watashi no Heya Jiyugaoka Store" will welcome you with a retro design inspired by pure coffee shops.

Products for Sale

- Coffee and merchandise from 9 pure coffee shops

- Books by Rina Namba

- Watashi no Heya original merchandise: These are event-exclusive items. Don't miss out!

*Designs and colors are subject to change.

Watashi no Heya Original Merchandise

Mini Canvas Tote Bag

A mini canvas tote bag printed with the logos of 9 shops and "Kusou Kissa Watashi no Heya."

Size: W300 x H210 x D100 mm

Print Color: Black/White (photo shows black)

Material: Cotton

Price: 1,500 yen (excluding tax)

Handkerchief

A handkerchief printed with watercolor illustrations of the representative menus of 9 shops drawn in a gentle style, and the "Kusou Kissa Watashi no Heya" logo. We have prepared 3 types.

The illustrations are works by watercolor artist Uwatercolor.

Size: 500 x 500 mm Material: 100% Cotton Price: 1,500 yen (excluding tax)

Stickers

We offer two types: one with the logos of the 9 shops, and another with illustrations representing the menus of the 9 shops.

The illustrations are works by watercolor artist Uwatercolor.

Size: Approx. 85 x 60 mm

Material: Art paper sticker

Price: 600 yen (excluding tax) for a set of 2 types

Kaya Cloth Kitchen Towel

Made by layering traditional Japanese "kaya" (mosquito net) fabric.

This kitchen towel has excellent water absorbency, quick-drying properties, and breathability.

It features the exterior of "Kissa Nijusseiki," a shop located in the same Jiyugaoka neighborhood.

Size: 33 x 33 cm

Material: 100% Cotton surface / 100% Rayon interior and back (7 layers of kaya fabric)

Made in Japan Price: 700 yen (excluding tax)

SPECIAL EVENT

Talk Show with Mr. Kou Yoshioka, Master of "Kissa Nijusseiki" x Ms. Rina Namba

Date & Time: July 24, 2026 (Fri) 15:30 - 16:00 (Free participation)

Location: Watashi no Heya Jiyugaoka Store

https://www.watashinoheya.co.jp/shop_list/id=48

Participating Shops

Kissa Soiree (Kyoto, Kawaramachi)

People come from all over the country for the dreamlike, fantastical drink at Kawaramachi "Soiree," where five jellies in blue, red, yellow, green, and purple colors adorn clear soda water.

The name means "evening party" in French. The gentle Takase River flows in front of the shop, and the interior is filled with blue light that beautifully illuminates people's faces.

The shop card, designed by the painter Seiji Togo, who loved this space, is also a must-see.

Instagram: @tea_room_soiree

Unzen (Kyoto, Shijo)

Once open only on Sundays, Shijo "Unzen" now lights up on weekdays as well.

The shop's name comes from the hometown of the founder in Saga Prefecture. They offer dishes like dry curry with a spicy sansho pepper kick and hotcakes, which are particularly moist and chewy, making them easy to eat any number of them.

The innermost seat in the shop, which was also a filming location for the movie "Antarctica," is said to have been an air-raid shelter.

Instagram: @toshinori_takagi_detch

Arabiya Coffee (Osaka, Namba)

"Arabiya Coffee" in Namba is located off the main bustling shopping street.

Loved by many, from professional baseball players to cultural figures, this shop boasts its own roasted coffee, sweet treats like French toast cheesecake and pudding, and the charmingly cheerful disposition of the owner couple.

It is also known among international tourists, and is often full from the moment it opens.

Instagram: @arabiyacoffee29

Coffee Bigaku Abe (Nagano, Matsumoto)

"Coffee Bigaku Abe" has become a landmark of Matsumoto Station, with queues forming from its opening at 7 AM.

This space, loved by locals and travelers alike, is adorned with well-maintained antique furnishings that exude a sense of history, polished to a warm amber hue.

If you visit in the morning, be sure to try their breakfast, which offers endless combinations.

Their signature menu item, "Mocha Cream Au Lait," where you can watch the performance of coffee and milk being poured right in front of you, is also recommended.

Instagram: @coffeebigakuabe

Lupra Coffee (Osaka, Uehonmachi)

Founded in 1974, "Lupra" in Uehonmachi derives its name from the French word for "vessel" and the Irish fairy "leprechaun."

While enjoying the view of the meticulously maintained garden, which changes its appearance with the seasons, you can savor delicious and beautiful dishes created with a unique perspective by the second-generation owner, who gained experience at Italian restaurants.

They pair perfectly with the carefully roasted coffee brewed in the adjacent roasting room.

Instagram: @lupra_coffee

Trois Bagues (Tokyo, Jimbocho)

Located in the basement near the Jimbocho intersection, "Trois Bagues" in Jimbocho offers a calm atmosphere with plush red velvet sofas.

They serve coffee meticulously brewed one cup at a time using aネル drip (flannel drip) method, along with a rich selection of sandwiches and sweets to pair with it.

In particular, their "Gratin Toast," made following the original recipe, has an addictive flavor that will keep you coming back.

It's a great place to relax and read a book alone, or to invite someone for a chat.

Instagram: @troisbagues

Saboru (Tokyo, Jimbocho)

"Saboru" has been loved in the Jimbocho area for over 70 years since its founding in 1955.

With its mountain cabin-like exterior covered in trees, it features eye-catching elements like a rare red payphone and a giant totem pole.

The interior is divided into a semi-basement, first floor, and mezzanine, and is decorated with folk crafts from various regions.

Enjoy a colorful cream soda while reading the "graffiti" covering the walls, a relic of the Showa era.

Instagram: @sabor_jimbocho

Kissa Rouault (Tokyo, Hongo)

Located near the main gate of the University of Tokyo, "Rouault" in Hongo has provided a place of healing, serving as a second "classroom" for students and professors.

The view from the large window on the second floor is like a painting.

Their signature dish is the "Ceylon-style Curry Rice," made with the same recipe since its founding.

Generous chunks of ingredients are nestled in a smooth roux. You can also choose your preferred size: large, regular, or small.

Instagram: @kissa_rouault

Kissa Nijusseiki (Tokyo, Jiyugaoka)

"Kissa Nijusseiki" in Jiyugaoka, with its interior designed with respect for the coffee shops of the past, is themed around "inheriting the good old coffee shop culture."

They cherish the practice of continuing to use items passed down from shops that have sadly closed.

Their coffee, made with beans from the "Mother Tree" in Ethiopia, considered the birthplace of coffee, and their Neapolitan spaghetti are also exquisite.

Instagram: @kissa20official

During the period, merchandise will also be sold at the following locations:

Watashi no Heya Atre Kichijoji Store (Atre Kichijoji 2F)

Watashi no Heya Kunitachi Store (nonowa Kunitachi 1F)

Watashi no Heya Tokyo Solamachi Store (Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi 1F)

Watashi no Heya Yokohama Store (JOINUS 1F)

Watashi no Heya Sapporo Store (Underground Mall Aurora Town)

Watashi no Heya Lucua Osaka Store (Lucua 1100 7F)

*The above 6 stores will only sell merchandise, and product contents may vary by store.

Rina Namba Profile

Second Director of the Tokyo Kissaten Kenkyujo. Spends her days visiting pure coffee shops.

Fascinated by things that strongly reflect the influence of the "Showa" era, she began to enjoy the spaces of pure coffee shops, which are cultural heritage sites of that time, as her own daily rooms.

Starting with her blog "Pure Coffee Shop Collection," she has published 16 books related to pure coffee shops.

Her latest book is "Pure Coffee Shops and Sweets: Tokyo Edition" (Seibundo Shinkosha), released in June 2026.

She continues to promote the charm of pure coffee shops at her own pace.

X: @retorokissa

Instagram: @retorokissa2017

Watercolor Artist Uwatercolor Profile

Uwatercolor Yuki Hotta

Began activities around 2022 as Uwatercolor, specializing in everyday transparent watercolors. Simply enjoys and loves drawing.

Initially, she drew old buildings and shops seen in the city, and now primarily draws old coffee shops.

She also creates products and novelty items for coffee shops and department stores.

Art Supplies Used: HOLBEIN WATER COLOR (paints) COTMAN sketchbook (paper) INTERLON (brushes)

In parallel with her work as an illustrator, in 2011 she opened the hair salon "Hair Dresser 34" (San-shi) in Nakatsu, Osaka.

Instagram: @uwatercolor/

Instagram: @hair_dresser_34/

About Watashi no Heya

Key shop "Watashi no Heya Jiyugaoka Store" opened in 1982.

With the philosophy of "enriching the daily lives of the region's residents with greater joy," we aim to become the "irreplaceable store" most trusted by the people who live, work, and gather there.

To achieve this, we cherish our stores as if they were our own homes and welcome everyone with warmth and brightness.

https://www.watashinoheya.co.jp/