Observed arrival · 2026-10-03
SIDE B: 90 Minutes Offline in Osaka
SIDE B organizes cafe gatherings where people spend the first half reading, writing, or doing their own thing, then may talk—or carry on alone.
- For
- Osaka residents seeking low-pressure offline company
- Worth noticing
- Phones stay in participants’ bags; digital devices are prohibited, with medical or disability-related assistive devices handled by prior consultation.
Field notes
Each session is divided into two 45-minute halves: participants first read, write, or pursue another screen-free activity independently, then may talk—or continue alone. The page says introductions and contact exchange are not required, and phones are kept in bags rather than collected. For listed sessions, booking triggers an email with the event details; cafe food and drink are paid separately to the venue, and photography is optional after the main session.
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