To this day, these kissa are still more like vinyl audio museums than places to grab a coffee.

BBC: Tokyo??s jazz kissa survive

But unlike some other kissa, where the music takes a backseat to socialising or doing business, this smoky Tokyo institution brings in a crowd of serious listeners, and every chair in the cafe is set up facing the stage.

BBC: Tokyo??s jazz kissa survive

But today, thanks to an aging population and the accessibility of digital music, there has been a gradual decline in the number of Japanese jazz kissa, and the musical genre has found new life in live venues and bars throughout Tokyo.

BBC: Tokyo??s jazz kissa survive