Starbucks is not the only choice

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When you visit Japan, you will see many coffee shops including Starbucks. But unlike here in the US, Starbucks is not a dominating coffee shop in Japan. This picture was taken at EXCELSIOR CAFE in Tokyo. It is one of the higher end coffee shops in Japan.

The biggest difference between Starbucks and Japanese Coffee shops is smoking is allowed in Japanese coffee shops. In this location, glass enclosure you see on the right is the smoking section.

Smoking is not allowed on the street of Tokyo.