Hirosaki's cafe "cafe Do" (Hirosaki City, Dote Town, TEL 0172-35-4094) will celebrate its 35th anniversary on September 22nd.

A coffee shop on the 2nd floor of Hirosaki Park Hotel. A housewife, Sachiko Kawashima, opened in 1983 (Showa 58), and is managed by her son, the store owner Keisuke, and two parents. The store has been renovated only once three years after its opening, leaving the atmosphere of a pure café.

Sachiko recalls, "I had a yearning for coffee shops and wanted to try it myself. There was no word for a cafe at that time." There are no regular holidays, and I work at the store almost every day. I was sick and took a break for about a month, but said, “I didn't have a day to close the shop because the people around me helped me. It is being done."

Keisuke started working with Sachiko after graduating from university and continues to the present day. The records in the store are collected as a hobby, and he smiles, saying "I'm glad that jazz lovers come." He started the marathon about 10 years ago and has participated only in the ultra marathon competition of over 260 km and has completed the race. It is said that some people come from all over the country because of their runner relationships.

The menus and recipes haven't changed much since the opening. "German sausage set meal" and "Hamburg set meal" (980 yen or more) using sausages procured from a butcher shop in Yamagata, "Curry rice" (780 yen) on the main menu. There are 10 "Coffee Tickets" for siphoning coffee (480 yen), and a "daily lunch" (750 yen, only from 11:00 to 14:00) is offered at 3,800 yen with one ticket.

“If you are particular about what you can do, don't change it. I've never added a new menu,” says Sachiko. There are also repeaters who have been attending it since high school, and are fond of and fond of the photo booths and graffiti left on the store. Sachiko smiles, saying, "There are various events that continue for a long time, and it is strange."

Regarding the 35th anniversary of the opening, Mr. Keisuke says, "I want to continue without changing." 81-year-old Sachiko is motivated to remain active throughout her life, saying, "I will continue to do it while I am fine."

Business hours are from 8:30 to 22:00.