Matji & Co.Illustrated stories · a matcha shop · Tokyo
Welcome to the little world of Matji.
The smallest matcha shop on the street has four seats, one kettle, and — since one slightly overfull Tuesday — a staff of very small somethings who take foam very seriously indeed.
Newest illustrated episode
The bathhouse on Thursday
Steam, towels, and the discovery of the perfect napping humidity.
Read the comicThe eight
Meet the Matji
Wonder notices the tiny thing everyone else misses.
Care keeps watch over every bowl and every friend.
Courage tries the too-big thing, then tries again.
Contentment always finds the warmest spot.
Generosity produces exactly the small thing a moment needs.
Reliability misses nothing and holds everything steady.
Curiosity is already looking around the next corner.
Harmony joins one beat late and makes the whole rhythm better.
The world
One quiet street, looking after itself
Postman, tofu maker, bathhouse keeper, one sovereign cat. Lanterns, bicycles, and paving cracks of significance.
Visit the neighbourhood
A very small invitation
The bowls are real enough to order
Nine drinks — one for each of the house, plus the neighbours' sweets. Pick your bowls and a very small crew will have them waiting at the counter.
See the menu & order