Aoyama, Michiko
9781335001924, 1335001921
Hardcover
 
The modern classic by the bestselling author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY, about a delightful matcha cafe, open only on Mondays, and the healing comfort it provides those who pass through its doors
 
Across a bridge in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo, a popular coffeeshop called the Marble Cafe closes on Mondays -- and in its place, the Matcha Cafe opens to its customers. On one day of the week, people from all walks of life frequent this cozy haven and experience the joys of human connection. Among them include:
 
A singer who has just broken up with his lover
An unsociable young owner of a tea wholesaler
A husband who has made his wife angry
A designer and owner of a lingerie shop
A Kamishibai artist who doesn't get along with his grandmother

This heart-warming story spans Tokyo and Kyoto over 12 months, bringing together a dozen eclectic, unique characters and their stories -- all starting with a cup of matcha.