Experience the Charm of a Traditional Japanese Machiya-Style Building at CALALI in Saga

Escape to the charming castle town of Karatsu in eastern Saga Prefecture, a destination renowned for its pottery, festivals, historical buildings, and delicious seafood. A short walk from Karatsu Station toward a residential area, you’ll discover CALALI, an old and chic building with a tiny door. Step inside to find a tranquil yet lively atmosphere, complete with a friendly owner and a mix of local and traveling customers. Tokunaga-san, the knowledgeable, easygoing owner of CALALI What is CALALI like? It is a unique, multi-functional space combining traditional Japanese charm with modern design. By day, this beautifully renovated machiya-style building serves as a cozy cafe, inviting guests to relax and enjoy

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Minnano – Coworking Space in Fukuoka for People to Create “Omoshiroi”

In Japan, where most adults are supposed to work as company employees, many spend monotonous days to secure a stable living. But, on the other hand, those who want to do something “omoshiroi” (meaning fantastic) gather in Itoshima, Fukuoka. Minnano is an open community space where those interesting people connect, socialize, and create new things. The space for anybody It was made a few years ago with the support of crowdfunding, as they wanted to create a unique place to make the community more fascinating. Regardless of age, gender, occupation, nationalities, and purposes for staying in Itoshima, all sorts of people go there to work, learn, interact, and share things.

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