Taylor here.  Based in Shanghai workin' on a few coffee projects this year, I took advantage of my proximity to Japan and hopped over for a bit of touring.  My trip wasn't necessarily coffee focused, but it's hard to avoid.  Japan is a special place for coffee lovers (assuming you don't need espresso everyday), and included are a few pics of what I came across. Highlights of the trip were: - Stumbling upon Nao Coffee in a Kyoto alleyway, Aneyakoji Dori, just east of Kawaramachi Dori.  True minimalist Japanese design and a perfect cup of light roast Bolivia off a Kalita dripper.  I wish my photography skills were better, so I could give a fair shake to the space's design. According to the...