Concept · fictional café
一期一会
Komorebi
pouring the light

一期一会

Komorebi

A small Japanese-inspired café where the afternoon slows down.

The idea

We made Komorebi for the in-between hours — between meetings, between trains, between one thought and the next. Sun through the window, a cup that takes its time, nowhere else you need to be.

· ichi-go ichi-e

“One time, one meeting.” Every visit happens exactly once and never again. We make the coffee like we believe that.

The craft

Ceremonial-grade matcha, whisked to order. Single-origin espresso pulled on a hand-tuned machine. Hojicha roasted for warmth, not bitterness. Slow, on purpose.

The menu

From the case

Mochi waffle, crisp outside and chewy within. Matcha tiramisu, layered the long way. Hojicha pudding, set soft. Small batches — gone by evening.

Stay a while

Deep seats, warm light, no rush. Bring a book — we keep a few. The Wi-Fi is quiet on purpose.

Find us

1216 SE Ash Street, Portland, OR

Open daily, 7am–7pm.

N 45.5152° · W 122.6784°

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一期一会

Komorebi

A small Japanese-inspired café where the afternoon slows down.

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The full concept is a 3D café you walk through as you scroll. It renders with WebGL, which isn't working in this browser — so this is the same café, written down.

The idea

We made Komorebi for the in-between hours — between meetings, between trains, between one thought and the next. Sun through the window, a cup that takes its time, nowhere else you need to be.

一期一会 · ichi-go ichi-e

“One time, one meeting.” Every visit happens exactly once and never again. We make the coffee like we believe that.

The craft

Ceremonial-grade matcha, whisked to order. Single-origin espresso pulled on a hand-tuned machine. Hojicha roasted for warmth, not bitterness. Slow, on purpose.

The menu

  • Matcha Latte$4.80
  • Hojicha Latte$4.60
  • Sakura Latte$4.80
  • Yuzu Lemonade$4.50
  • Americano$3.20
  • Cappuccino$3.80
  • Flat White$3.80
  • Mochi Waffle$6.50
  • Matcha Tiramisu$6.20
  • Hojicha Pudding$5.80

Oat, soy or whole milk. No extra charge — there never was one.

From the case

Mochi waffle, crisp outside and chewy within. Matcha tiramisu, layered the long way. Hojicha pudding, set soft. Small batches — gone by evening.

Stay a while

Deep seats, warm light, no rush. Bring a book — we keep a few. The Wi-Fi is quiet on purpose.

Find us

1216 SE Ash Street, Portland, OR
Open daily, 7am–7pm.
N 45.5152° · W 122.6784°

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