{"id":3589,"date":"2025-12-19T22:00:22","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T05:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=3589"},"modified":"2025-12-19T22:00:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T05:00:22","slug":"is-this-the-most-relaxing-starbucks-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/catbradley.io\/?p=3589","title":{"rendered":"Is this the most relaxing Starbucks in Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Forest bathing adds unique Japanese charm to this special location in Osaka.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll find a lot of unique Starbucks stores in Japan, with some of the most famous being the traditional townhouse in Kyoto<\/a> and the Shibuya branch in Tokyo that overlooks the scramble crossing<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, in the city of Osaka, there\u2019s an underrated Starbucks location that\u2019s yet to become a tourist spot, and it\u2019s conveniently located on the second floor of the Links Umeda shopping mall. This Starbucks stands out against the surrounding high rises like a miniature oasis in the middle of the city, almost as if nature itself is reclaiming the buildings.<\/p>\n

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With greenery covering the walls and the beautifully sloped roof of the Starbucks, this is a location that promises to whisk you away to a forest environment. Branches this beautiful are usually only reserved for the chain\u2019s \u201cRegional Landmark Stores<\/strong>\u201c, a special category of store designed to blend into the local architecture at famous sites<\/a>, but as a regular branch, this site flies under the radar as it doesn\u2019t attract as much widespread attention.<\/p>\n

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Its low-key presence in the social media sphere is actually a godsend, as it means you won\u2019t have to line up outside for hours or fight for a windowside seat. The calm, relaxing atmosphere is further enhanced by the \u201cShinrinyoku Tree<\/strong>\u201d (\u201cForest Bathing Tree<\/strong>\u201c) concept of the store, which aims to recreate the experience of shinrinyoku<\/em>. Although literally translating as \u201cforest bathing\u201d, shinrinyoku<\/em> refers to mindful time spent in forests, where you figuratively \u201cbathe\u201d in phytoncides \u2013 volatile organic compounds released by trees with proven health benefits, such as reducing stress hormones and boosting immune function.<\/p>\n

\u25bc The open ceiling design is evocative of a tree canopy.<\/p>\n

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Original art featuring bird and tree motifs are dotted around the store, all made with locally sourced wood from Osaka.<\/p>\n

\u25bc This artwork uses end materials from the manufacture of furniture, as well as driftwood from the Yodo River.<\/p>\n

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The airy store design, coupled with sunlight pouring in through the large windows, helps to enliven your spirit, particularly in the morning or during the sleepy hour of the afternoon, and the menu items will easily open your eyes as well.<\/p>\n

\u25bc In this brightly lit setting, a hot latte and sausage pie taste even better than usual.<\/p>\n

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After stepping out of this Starbucks you\u2019ll feel refreshed, relaxed, and ready to take on the day. In that sense, the effects are similar to actual shinrinyoku<\/em>, and in a concrete jungle like Osaka, we\u2019ll take that any day.<\/p>\n

Store information<\/strong><\/p>\n

Starbucks LINKS UMEDA 2nd floor store \/ \u30b9\u30bf\u30fc\u30d0\u30c3\u30af\u30b9 LINKS UMEDA 2\u968e\u5e97
\nAddress: Osaka-fu, Osaka-shi, Kita-ku, Ofuka-cho 1-1, Links Umeda, Yodobashi Umeda Tower 2F
\n\u5927\u962a\u5e9c \u5927\u962a\u5e02\u5317\u533a \u5927\u6df1\u753a1-1 \u30e8\u30c9\u30d0\u30b7\u6885\u7530\u30bf\u30ef\u30fc LINKS UMEDA 2\u968e
\nOpen: 7:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (last order 22:45 p.m.)
\nIrregular holidays
\nWebsite<\/a><\/p>\n

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