01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Inside the ticket gates at Akabane Station, the display case is lined with colorful sandwiches, from sweets made with juicy fruit to savory options substantial enough for a meal. Among them, the standout is the classic whole strawberry and fresh cream sandwich: fresh strawberries and bright white cream tucked between soft slices of bread. There is a pleasing choice to make, depending on the mood of the day: fruit sandwiches for the balance of tartness and gentle sweetness, or savory options such as egg and katsu sandwiches, both described as gently seasoned.
Drinks to go with a sandwich include organically grown coffee, café lattes and tea, as well as pomegranate juice and melon soda. For something warm, onion soup or potato and butter soup can round out the meal.
Takeaway sandwiches can be picked up at the counter for the journey, while those eating in can choose from table seating and counter seats with power outlets. Opening at 8 am, the shop fits naturally into the station’s daily rhythm, whether for breakfast between train connections or a pause in the late afternoon.
