Tales from the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi | Sequel to Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Time Travel Fiction, Heartwarming Japanese Novel

Genre: Magical Realism, Contemporary Fiction, Japanese Literature

Description:
In Tales from the Café, the charming sequel to Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Toshikazu Kawaguchi returns to the time-traveling café Funiculi Funicula, where patrons can once again revisit the past if they follow the rules and drink their coffee before it gets cold. This installment brings four new deeply emotional stories: a man who wants to see his best friend one last time, a son struggling to confront the father who raised him alone, a young woman who receives a message from her fiancé lost in time, and a detective haunted by a case from the past. Each visitor seeks connection, healing, or closure, and finds that even fleeting moments can bring profound transformation. Kawaguchi’s warm, reflective storytelling gently reminds us of the beauty in everyday life, the impact of small gestures, and the importance of cherishing loved ones. Heartfelt and thought-provoking, Tales from the Café continues to enchant readers with its unique blend of fantasy and emotion.