At some cafes, a big part of what makes the experience enjoyable is the conversation and interaction with the friendly staff. That’s definitely the appeal that Shojo Cafe Bar wants people to know about, but it’s not just the amicable, chatty atmosphere that makes Shojo special, but also the special technology the cafe is outfitted with to facilitate conversations between the staff and customers.
The name “Shojo Cafe” might ring a bell, as this is the second establishment to bear that name. Like the first Shojo Cafe, Shojo Cafe Bar is is staffed by employees who are either deaf or hard of hearing and run by Possible, an organization that runs an employment support service and other projects aimed at “creating environments where disabilities disappear.” But whereas the first Shojo Cafe has a no-talking, no-music policy in order to “enjoy the silence,” the new Shojo Cafe Bar aims to bolster and open up lines of spoken communication with clear digital speech-to-text conversion displays placed on the counter between customers and employees.
In addition, the staff will be happy to teach customers a few phrases of sign language, if they’re interested in adding a few more skills to their conversational repertoire.
As indicated by the “Bar” addition to its name, Shojo Cafe Bar serves not only coffee, tea, and colorful cream sodas…
…but also cocktails and even a mysterious-sounding “sake for people who love cats.”
Shojo Cafe Bar opened on August 10, and is operating concurrently with the original Shojo Cafe.
Cafe information
Shojo Cafe Bar / SHOJOカフェバー
Address: Osaka, Kita-ku, Matsugaecho 1-43 Delight Minami Morimachi I-202
大阪府大阪市北区松ケ枝町１−４３DELIGHT南森町I-202
Open 2 p.m.-8 p.m.
Payment by credit card, PayPay, or IC card only (cash not accepted)
Source, images: PR Times
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Gene Hennigh
Cool. It's a way to actually communicate with people with who otherwise might be hard to talk with. If it helps society, especially for the challenged of one sort or another, it's a good thing. I've always been curious about sign language. (Sign language is linguistically considered a language in its own right.)
falseflagsteve
Sounds good for people who wish to support these people.
Jind
I like this place.
I usually use a transcriber on my phone when I medical appointments and other business.
My hearing is totally whacked and I do not like the Cochlear implants.
GuruMick
Good news story.......I am not disabled , despite what Ricky K may say , and this is a business venture I would support.
NCIS Reruns
About 30 years ago, I went to a similar place in Nakano, Tokyo. Don't know if it's still in business.