Cafe "WAKU motoasakusa," a Renovated Former Printing Factory, Grand Opens in Motoasakusa, Tokyo on April 27, 2026

Bestayte Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takuma Ishibashi) grand opened a new cafe, "WAKU motoasakusa," in Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, on Monday, April 27, 2026.

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"WAKU motoasakusa" is a cafe offering specialty original blend coffee, authentic sweets by a patissier, and satisfying food menus in a calm space renovated from a former printing factory.
Located in an easily accessible area from Asakusa and Kuramae, it can be used for various occasions, from lunch for nearby office workers to a relaxing spot for local residents and a break spot for tourists.

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■ Concept: From small inspirations to great vibrancy.

Savoring a cup of coffee.
Quietly turning pages.
Exchanging words with someone.

In such casual moments,
Confusion clears, and new ideas suddenly emerge.

If a small inspiration lights up the heart,
People can walk forward lightly again.

That one step moves the town.

Events are held.
New shops are born.
Someone's challenge begins.

Eventually, people gather, voices overlap, and the atmosphere buzzes.

Before you know it, the town is filled with smiles and excitement, moving towards the future.

"WAKU motoasakusa" aims to be a place where small inspirations born within the store eventually spread into a great vibrancy throughout the entire town.

■ Features of WAKU motoasakusa

1. Creating a new cafe culture in the Motoasakusa area

Providing a new everyday sanctuary in the Motoasakusa area, where cafe options are still limited. We aim to be a place where local residents can easily drop by.

2. Satisfying menu for weekday "lunch refugees"

Responding to the needs of nearby office workers, we offer a substantial lunch menu. We provide a moment of relaxation in a busy daily routine.

3. Unique menu that stimulates the five senses

We offer a slightly unique menu that can be enjoyed visually, aromatically, and texturally. Authentic sweets by a patissier with experience at major patisseries are also a highlight.

4. Original blend coffee through local collaboration

Our coffee beans are an original blend roasted at a nearby roastery, "cafeoro" (3-32-4 Higashiueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo). We value our connection with the local community.

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■ Menu Examples

【Food】

WAKU's Taco Rice
Chicken Nanban with choice of tartar sauce
Pasta of the Month
Griddle Pizza Toast

【Sweets】

Dip Pie
Milk Pudding with topping
Upside-down Cheesecake
Danish French Toast

【Drinks】

Drip Coffee
Americano
Cafe Latte
Matcha Latte
Hojicha Latte
Earl Grey
Herbal Tea
Orange Juice, etc.

*Seasonal menus will be introduced sequentially in the future.

WAKU's Taco Rice
Chicken Nanban with choice of tartar sauce
Pasta of the Month
Griddle Pizza Toast
Dip Pie
Milk Pudding with topping
Upside-down Cheesecake
Danish French Toast
Cafe Latte
Earl Grey

■ Store Overview

Store Name: WAKU motoasakusa
Location: 1-16-5 Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business Hours: 11:30 - 19:30
Lunch Time: 11:30 - 14:00
Cafe Time: 14:00 - 19:30
Seating Capacity: 21 seats
Closed: Irregular holidays
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waku_motoasakusa/

■ Operating Company Overview

Company Name: Bestayte Co., Ltd.
Head Office Location: 1-16-5 Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Takuma Ishibashi
Business Activities: Accommodation and F&B businesses, etc.

■ Contact for this matter

Bestayte Co., Ltd.
WAKU motoasakusa Public Relations
Ishibashi (ishibashi@bestayte.co.jp)