Hospitality
Our original hostel and café in Chongqing: a living place for travellers, neighbours and good conversation.
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From Hospitality,
For the World.
Twelve years of building hostels, cafés and communities in China — now shaping what comes next.
Discover OnlyCafeBuilt through practice
Not a concept. A business lived every day.
Since 2014, we have welcomed travellers, made coffee, led teams and solved the ordinary, difficult details of running a hospitality business. OnlyCafe brings that real experience into three connected practices.
What we do
Three ways we share what we have learned.
Coffee equipment & tools
Years of running a café have taught us what makes equipment useful in everyday practice. From grinders to compact coffee machines, we draw on hands-on experience and work with partner factories to select and refine products, bringing practical, dependable coffee equipment to you through Japan-based Jakusui Co., Ltd.
Explore equipment & toolsConsulting
Practical perspective for independent hospitality projects, starting with a focused, paid Project Review.
Ask about a Project ReviewBusiness & startup support
Overseas experience.
A foundation in Japan.
Based in Saga, Japan, Jakusui Co., Ltd. supports overseas businesses, brands and independent founders planning to enter the Japanese market. We draw on cross-border operating experience, local connections and professional support to help turn an initial idea into a practical plan.
Japan market entry
Clarify market-entry goals, target customers and product or service positioning, with a phased business plan.
Market research & feasibility
Explore local demand, competition, sales channels and cost structures to assess project feasibility.
Brand & sales channel preparation
Support the localisation of brand and product materials, website content planning, and research and introductions for online and offline channels.
Suppliers & business partners
Help identify, contact and compare suppliers, equipment manufacturers and prospective business partners.
Hostel & café startup support
Business positioning, site assessment, investment budgets, equipment procurement, operating processes and opening preparation.
Local project coordination
Arrange business meetings, site visits and project progress communication within the agreed scope.
Matters requiring administrative scrivener services are separately accepted by co-founder Jun Hosomi in his professional capacity as an administrative scrivener. Scope, deliverables, timing and fees are agreed in writing before engagement.
Enquire about business supportRooted in Saga
Rooted in Saga. Connected to the world.
OnlyCafe is now rooted in Saga, Japan, bringing together years of coffee experience, an exploration of professional equipment and tools, and a vision for spaces that unite a hostel and a café. Beyond a cup of coffee or a piece of equipment, we care about creating places where people want to stay, talk and connect. From Saga, we hope to share this approach across Japan and around the world.
For independent operators
Start with one honest conversation about your project.
Our Hospitality Project Review is a small, paid consulting session for founders who want practical feedback before their next decision.