Facilities

9Books

You can leave your own books here to stay a while and read other people’s books too.

*Sorry you can not take them home

 

 

 

10Music

 

Relax and listen to our records (or bring your own) or why not play some music on the instruments we have to hand

 

 

 

8Art Materials

 

Paints, crayons, paper, fabric, clay, and more are all available to use for your art expressions.

 

 

 

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DVD

A collection of independent film is available to watch any time – from Queer film to works questioning views on migration and (dis)ability

 

 

 

 

2Rocking Chair

 

Rock yourself slowly in our rocking chair whilst listening to music or reading a book.

 

 

 

3Japanese Study

We run a regular language exchange at kosaten but you are welcome to use our Japanese study books any time.

 

 

 

 

6Sweets

 

We always have a constant supply of snacks and tea, often offering cookies from local sweet shops like Khanam &Kies

 

 

 

4Zine Box

 

Zines, pamphlets and flyers can be shared in this box in a process of give and take

 

 

 

 

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0 Yen

Take anything for free from the 0 yen boxes, an art project by artist Ryuzo Takashima. You can also add your own things to the box.

 

 

 

 

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Radio

Every month we run an online radio show. We have broadcasting facilities set up at kosaten too.

 

 

 

1Toys & Games

 

Children and adults alike are welcome to play with our array of board games, cards and toys

 

 

 

12Oven

We invite you to use our oven to cook up a feast. From cookies, bread and cake, to a full blown meal.