11-1 Studio

Machine tools share the same open floor with casual cafe seating at 11-1 Studio, a creative hub in Itabashi's Minamicho neighbourhood. Stepping inside puts you in the atmosphere of an active woodworking and metalworking studio, paired with a refreshment counter whose offerings shift depending on the calendar.

Rotating Cafe Hosts and Guest Bakers

The person behind the counter and the menu on offer change according to the studio's roster. On studio-run cafe days, visitors can stop in for matcha, matcha lattes, coffee, or tea, paired with straightforward baked treats or traditional Japanese sweets. On other dates, independent makers take over the kitchen for pop-up sessions, serving seasonal fruit and herb parfaits, chilled soups, or textured fruit drinks.

Checking the Schedule Before You Go

Because workshops, special projects, and pop-up hosts change regularly, checking the public calendar before visiting is recommended. It is a singular space for enjoying a drink and a seasonal sweet while soaking in the hum of hands-on craft.