Interview with the owner of Cafe Restaurant wagen
We interviewed the owner of the long-established Cafe Restaurant wagen, which has been in business for over 50 years, to hear their thoughts about the shop and the local area.
The owner's love for the shop
It seems you have been running the business for about 50 years. Have there been any difficulties?
Owner
I enjoy this work, so I have never thought it was difficult.
I want my customers to enjoy my "favorite things" like cooking, cars, and jeans.
Because I love it, I can continue doing it.
Origin of the shop's name
Please tell us the origin of the shop's name.
Owner
I have loved cars since I was young.
The name "wagen" means "car" in German, and that's where the name comes from.
As a side note, there are a 1927 Fiat and a 1952 Alfa Romeo Jeep parked behind the shop.
Recommended menu items by the owner
Do you have any recommended menu items?
Owner
There are two: white curry and service steak.
I love these dishes, and I want my customers to enjoy my favorite foods.
The reason "because I love it" is very simple and wonderful.
Owner
It's a shop that collects my favorite things (laughs).
The owner's feelings towards their hometown
What was the reason for opening the jeans museum?
Owner
It started because I loved jeans and was collecting them.
I have been wearing jeans every day for 60 years.
Kojima jeans are wonderful.
I have a strong desire to support the local industry that makes these jeans.
By the way, the jeans museum attracts many visitors from all over the country, but it seems that local people are not very aware of it, so I hope they will visit at least once.
Conclusion
wagen is a traditional cafe restaurant that is beloved by regulars and locals.
You can strongly feel the owner's love for jeans and their passionate feelings towards the shop, and it is clear that they truly love running this business.
Additionally, the "Mitsubishi 500 Super DX," the first mass-produced car from 1962, is still actively used as their beloved vehicle!
If you want to passionately discuss cars or enjoy a meal while admiring the elusive jeans after visiting Kojima Jeans Street, why not stop by wagen?
Data on wagen
| Name | wagen |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-3-8 Ogawa, Kojima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-472-1480 |
| Parking | Available |
| Business Hours | 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM 6:00 PM - (Reservation only) |
| Regular Holidays | None |
| Payment Methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted After 6:00 PM, reservations only |
| Seating | 60 seats |
| Smoking | Non-smoking (smoking allowed in designated areas) |
| Restrooms | Western-style and Japanese-style toilets |
