Starbucks Japan launch new concept store in collaboration with railway operator JR East.
Launched yesterday, the Starbucks Coffee Takanawa Gateway Station introduced its Smart Lounge concept – a concept focused on business use. The new unit features numerous semi-private and single-seat seats to meet the needs of using a café for work purposes as well as a large table used for meetings with multiple people.
Within the store two fully-private booth-style share offices are provided within the store. Power outlets are available for all seats, and the store also operates a mobile battery sharing service and offers Wi-Fi throughout the premises.
The cafe also specialises in speedy cashless payment via Starbucks Card and Suica, among other e-payment platforms. Via a dedicated app, it allows customers to settle orders in advance and receive products smoothly at stores, designed to allow a more effective use of time and reduction of waiting time at cash registers.
