A huge secret base in an alley. A free and crossover space in Shijo Omiya
"It's a restaurant, but we didn't want it to look like a restaurant. So it's hard to explain in one word. We kind of like say it's 'everyone's home'," says owner Kawara Kenta.
TAKI is a crossover, free-flowing space that is both an izakaya and an art space centered around up-and-coming artists from Kyoto, selling zines and books by artists and hosting live events. Located in Shijo-Omiya, where there used to be many dye factories, the semi-outdoor space utilizes the former site of these factories.
According to the owner, Kawara, "I hope this will become a place where people can have an interesting experience." 
An alley in Mibu. A chimney, a mysterious red light that glows at night, and a hand-drawn logo sign are the landmarks.
It's like a giant secret base lurking in a back alley. You might be confused the first time you come. The space hasn't been overly renovated, the pillars are exposed, and materials are piled up in the back of the store. There is a reason for this state of constant renovation. It's room for growth, if you will. It's untapped potential.
"We want to leave some space and not set too rigidly. We want to change the space as we see how the people who come in react," says Kawara.
Some customers quietly read paperbacks by themselves, while others gather on their way home from the local public bath. "It's a place where anyone can gather casually. Artists and customers can communicate, and the prepared side dishes are like the side dish corner of a cafeteria, and it also has a corner bar vibe to it. I'd like to continue expanding the range of people who visit," says Kawara.
The owner and illustrator Omura Tsuzumi is in charge of everything from food to desserts. 
Artworks are always on display, and original goods and zines are also available for purchase.
Kenta Kawara talks about the unseen aspects of Kyoto
A place where you can feel at ease even if you go alone. The atmosphere of coexistence creates a sense of ease.
I like spaces that reflect the owner's sense and humanity, and I want to use them as inspiration. These are common in long-established izakayas. I also like places where it's okay to go alone. There's no place quite like Yamanoie, the perfect place. Drinking together under the white light of fluorescent lights, the atmosphere of coexistence gives me a sense of ease. Speaking of coexistence, I also like movie theaters.
Set meals during the day, and an izakaya at night. Established over 70 years ago, this restaurant continues to be beloved in the Kawaramachi area. Family-run, the current manager is Yamashita Inori, the fourth generation owner. The menu is extensive, with rice bowls, noodles, curry, and more, and some people enjoy drinking with snacks like the char siu pork for 700 yen from lunchtime. Fried rice is 750 yen, and butame (fried egg with roast pork on top) is 600 yen. Smoking is permitted at all seats.
I watch a late show at Demachiza, then catch the last bus home in the dark, remembering the contents of the film. It's a time of leisure for me. It's also nice that it's located in a corner of the shopping district.
Located in the Demachi Masugata shopping arcade near Demachiyanagi Station, this cultural facility includes a movie theater, a bookstore called CAVA BOOKS, and a cafe called Demachiza no Soko. It opened at the end of 2017. There are two theaters, one with 42 seats on the basement floor and one with 48 seats on the second floor. They actively hold unique events, including after-theater talks. They also sell original Demachiza T-shirts with a ticket machine printed on them. The admission fee to see a movie is 1,800 yen.
