60-Year-Old Coffee Shop in Kobe Opens "British Phone Box Library" for Free Public Use
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- 📰 Published: May 12, 2026 at 23:00
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Kissa Apple House, a historic cafe in Minatogawa, Kobe, has transformed a former cigarette vending machine site into the "Minatogawa Apple Library." Opened on May 12, 2026, this British-style phone box library offers around 250 books, including novels and local history. It operates on an honor system, allowing anyone to borrow books for two weeks for free without registration or cafe purchase, aiming to foster community connection across generations.