A Peaceful Pause in Kyushu

 

 

Gluck Coffee Spot, Coffee County, and Yorozu Tearoom

We didn’t come to Kyushu with a list of cafés. But some places quietly call you back.

Kumamoto Bus Stop

From Gluck Coffee Spot in Kumamoto to Coffee County and Yorozu in Fukuoka — each space offered something more than good drinks. They gave us rhythm, softness, and small lessons in how to host with warmth.

 

 

Gluck Coffee Spot (Kumamoto)

We visited Gluck three times during our stay — easily our favorite coffee in Kumamoto.
It’s a compact, two-storey space with a quiet bench out front, but the warmth hits you as soon as you step in. We preferred sitting at the bar, watching the barista move through each pour with calm precision.

One of the things we loved most was the ceramics. The owner has a deep appreciation for pottery and chooses hand-thrown cups and saucers by local makers. Each one felt carefully selected, deeply personal. Despite the small space, they also bake their own scones and sourdough — which makes the whole place smell like home.
Small shop. Big heart. A kind of hospitality that stays with you.

 

Coffee County (Fukuoka)

Coffee County is a name we already knew — but this was our first time visiting their original store in Fukuoka.
Over the course of our trip, we dropped by three of their stores, including their Tokyo location. The coffee was excellent across all of them, but what we remember most was the atmosphere: relaxed, open, and human.

Their team’s quiet confidence made the experience special. We later found out that one of their baristas had recently flown to Melbourne to take part in the Coffee Weekend Festival — a quiet, perfect coincidence.

 

Yorozu Tearoom (Fukuoka)

Yorozu wasn’t part of the plan. It was a quiet, rainy afternoon, and we walked in on a whim.
This is not a café in the traditional sense — it’s a tea space co-created by two founders: one a designer, the other a tea specialist. The result is a quiet balance between form and feeling, between minimalism and ritual.

We didn’t have a booking, but they kindly welcomed us into a serene tatami room. The light was soft. The air smelled like rain and roasted tea. We sipped their seasonal blend and shared a delicate handmade wagashi. It was the kind of afternoon you don’t plan — and never forget.

What We Took With Us

These three places reminded us of what we hope JDV MARKET can become:
A space for beauty, made gently.
A place where the cup matters as much as what’s inside.
Somewhere to sip, to pause — and to remember what slow can feel like.