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In June 2021, a new cafe, "Labradoressence," opened in a renovated old house in Okusawa. The unfamiliar name comes from a mysterious stone called "labradorite," which changes color like a peacock's feather, from blue to green depending on the angle from which you look at it. This glow is called "labradoressence (the light of Labrador)."

At first glance, it looks like a plain grey stone, but the name of the shop seems to embodied the idea that it is a "light that can only be seen by those who choose to look." Entering the shop through the sliding door with the noren hanging down, the first floor has a counter with four seats and two tables that seat two people.

On the second floor, you take off your shoes and enter a Japanese-style room with tatami flooring, where there are three tables and you can sit and relax. Digital cameras (including smartphones) are prohibited inside the store, and only film cameras are allowed.

The drinks menu is extensive, with two types of coffee blended with charcoal-roasted beans, as well as cafe au lait, hazelnut au lait, Assam tea, roasted green tea soy milk latte, and more that even those who don't like coffee can enjoy.They also have a light meal menu with toast and soup, and daily sweets such as pudding and donuts are available.

This is a cafe where you can spend a calm and relaxing time, and where you can feel a nostalgic warmth.

Facility name : Cafe Labradorescence

Address: 2-10-1 Okusawa, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0013

Opening hours
10:00-19:00

Closed: Thursdays

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This shop, renovated from the "Old Otaru Warehouse Main Building," said to be the oldest commercial warehouse in Hokkaido in the Otaru North Canal area, develops and sells original products that convey the charm of Otaru. The shop tells the story of Otaru's prosperity during the Hokkaido pioneering era and the history of the Kitamae ships, and displays and sells processed seafood and agricultural products from ports of call and Hokkaido, as well as original products by artisans and artists with ties to Otaru.