Green IslandTwo Sides of Kyoto, Two Store Managers: Nurturing the Same Sense of Connection in Different Communities
Becoming Part of the Local Community
The Maruyama Park store manager learns about the community’s needs through neighborhood cleanups and interactions with local residents. The store’s name also comes from a story about local wild chrysanthemums and conservation. The café’s responsibilities extend beyond its doors into the surrounding public environment.
Sustaining a Passion for Coffee Through Each Partner’s Individuality
The Takanohara store serves customers from both Kyoto and Nara, valuing each partner’s strengths and customers’ enthusiasm for coffee beans. The interview shows how the same brand’s way of building connections changes with the life of the community surrounding each store.
