LiLo Coffee FACTORY

Amerika-mura (American Village) in the Minami district of Osaka is known as an origin of new trends. In this area, also a popular sightseeing spot for tourists from abroad, stands LiLo Coffee Roasters, operating a coffee stand and an authentic kissa-ten coffee house. Since its founding in 2014, Keita Nakamura, who now works as head roaster, has been cultivating the brand. Nakamura entered the world of coffee in his early 30’s after working various jobs with a dream to become a successful actor. Why is it that Nakamura, who made 10 career changes, has stayed in coffee for a long time? We spoke to him to find an answer by retracing his life path. Designing a people’s shop  Have you ever heard of the law of jam? It refers...