単語 (Vocabulary)
雰囲気 (ふんいき) - Atmosphere
洗練された（せんれんされた） - Sophisticated
おしゃれ - Stylish
休憩 (きゅうけい) - Break, Rest
大当たり (おおあたり) - Jackpot, Big hit
設備 (せつび) - Facilities
上質 (じょうしつ) - High quality
電源 (でんげん) - Power outlet
最適 (さいてき) - Optimal
窒素 (ちっそ) - Nitrogen
キメの細かい (キメのこまかい) - Fine-textured
座り心地（すわりごこち） - Comfort (of seating)
追加料金 (ついかりょうきん) - Additional fee
利用料金 (りようりょうきん) - Usage fee
一日プラン（いちにちプラン） - One-day plan
伝票 (でんぴょう) - Receipt, Bill, Slip
会計 (かいけい) - Checkout, Payment
立地 (りっち) - Location
贅沢 (ぜいたく) - Luxury
空間 (くうかん) - Space
受付（うけつけ） - Reception
〇〇放題 (〇〇ほうだい) - All-you-can-〇〇
・飲み放題 (のみほうだい) - All-you-can-drink
・食べ放題 (たべほうだい) - All-you-can-eat
・読み放題 (よみほうだい) - All-you-can-read
会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)
漫画喫茶に行ったことがありますか？
Have you ever been to a manga cafe?
飲み放題や食べ放題についてどう思いますか？どんな○○放題が好きですか？
What do you think about all-you-can-drink and all-you-can-eat services? What kind of "all-you-can" services do you like?
飲み放題に行ったら何を飲みたいですか？飲んだことがありますか？
If you went to an all-you-can-drink place, what would you like to drink? Have you tried it before?
家や学校以外で勉強や仕事をすることのメリットはなんですか？
What are the benefits of studying or working outside of home or school?
日本で他に訪れたいモダンな場所や施設はありますか？
Are there any other modern places or facilities you want to visit in Japan?
おすすめの場所や施設を教えてください！
Please tell me about your recommended places or facilities!
View the English summary of this episode
In this episode, I introduce one of my recent favorite places: "Share Lounge." Unlike typical manga cafes, Share Lounge offers a more upscale and versatile environment where you can read books and manga, study, work, relax, or chat with friends. I'll be sharing the atmosphere, services, and my personal experiences at Share Lounge.
I discovered Share Lounge while visiting my hometown in Kagawa Prefecture. Initially planning to work at a Starbucks, I stumbled upon this stylish lounge inside the station, which turned out to be a great find, especially since Starbucks was crowded as usual.
The lounge exudes a sophisticated café-like ambiance, with just the right background music—neither too loud nor too quiet, perfect for working or relaxing. The quality chairs and desks are comfortable for long hours of sitting. Importantly, each seat has its own power outlet, making it an ideal workspace, and the Wi-Fi is fast.
One of my favorite features of Share Lounge is their unique coffee, especially the Nitro Coffee, which has nitrogen added, giving it a creamy texture similar to a stout beer. This coffee is available on tap, free of charge, which is remarkable considering it usually costs about 700 yen per cup in cafes.
Aside from Nitro Coffee, the lounge offers a variety of drinks, including regular coffee, espresso, cappuccino, mango juice, ginger ale, and even soy and almond milk. There are also plenty of snacks, ranging from traditional Japanese treats like senbei to chips, nuts, chocolate, and biscuits. For those who prefer something more substantial, they offer bread, soft serve ice cream, and even miso soup.
Alcohol enthusiasts can enjoy all-you-can-drink options for an additional fee, including draft beer and highballs from taps, as well as bottled drinks like Smirnoff and Zima.
The book selection at Share Lounge, managed by Tsutaya, is impressive, with a wide range of categories, including art and architecture books, especially in the Kagawa location, known for its numerous museums. The manga collection is also well-curated, displayed neatly to create a sophisticated atmosphere rather than a typical manga café vibe.
Although the cost might seem high at first glance—around 800 yen per hour in Kagawa and over 1,000 yen in Osaka—the value is evident considering the fast Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, prime location, unlimited access to books and manga, and a variety of drinks and snacks. They also offer a daily plan for about 3,000 to 3,500 yen, which I found worthwhile for spending an entire day there.
The registration process is simple and foreigner-friendly. At the reception, you just need to state the duration of your stay, and you’ll receive a receipt and a neck holder indicating your usage. When you're done, you pay at the counter based on the time spent.
Share Lounge locations can be found in major cities across Japan, including Tokyo and Osaka, typically near train stations for easy access. It's a slightly more luxurious and stylish option compared to manga cafes, perfect for book lovers and anyone looking for a quiet and refined space to spend time.
This recommendation is not sponsored; I genuinely want to share this fantastic place with you. If you understand this podcast, you'll have no trouble using and paying for the lounge. It's like a theme park for me, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Do you have any interesting cafes or coworking spaces in your area where you can relax? I'd love to hear about them.
