At Touken Saryou in Akihabara, you can eat, drink, and look at beautiful, yet deadly, cold steel.
Perhaps hoping to capitalize on thekatana mania among some Japanese women, Touken Saryou has a variety of swords on display at its establishment.
The swords have all been certified by The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art Swords. They are not merely blades, but works of art and pieces of Japanese heritage.
「刀剣茶寮」秋葉原にオープン 刀剣を眺めながら美味しいご飯に舌鼓 https://t.co/DhmCe6wjXd pic.twitter.com/a7FxgLTDZv
— アニメ！アニメ！ (@AnimeAnime_jp) June 22, 2016
刀剣茶寮来ました pic.twitter.com/SUNjDHd3fc
— 実乃 (@hatonominori) June 22, 2016
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秋葉原で刀剣を眺めながら食事ができるお店、刀剣茶寮がオープンしました。刀剣乱舞の原作を創る上で刀剣の理解を深めるために集め始めた日本刀や刀装具を展示。しばらくは予約が混みそうですが、ぜひ一度ご来店いただければと pic.twitter.com/H08X1BDPpq
— でじたろう@ニトロプラス (@digitarou) June 22, 2016
According to AnimeAnime, these valuable swords are housed behind strong glass in showcases in which the temperature and humidity are regulated. Because of this, the temperature inside the restaurant is cool. However, there are blankets available to cover your lap should you be sensitive to the cold.
“刀剣”女子必見!? 2016年6月22日オープン“刀剣茶寮 -Ura Akihabara-”に行ってきた！写真盛りだくさんのレポートはこちらから⇒ [ファミ通app] https://t.co/Mqg9MLGdyR pic.twitter.com/1yumd45m6g
— ファミ通App@アプリ新作情報 (@famitsuApp) June 22, 2016
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刀剣茶寮キラー(//∇//)なぁにそれ美味しい！かっこいい！すっごくいい感じでした(・ω・)ノ pic.twitter.com/ooeTWzNkcF
— つくみ (@tukumi_tubaki) June 22, 2016
改めまして本日オープンの刀剣茶寮でランチさせてもらってきました～！！ロースト豚丼とあいすくりん、それからノンアルコールの秋葉原藤四郎カクテルいただきました｡ﾟ(ノ∀`*)ﾟ｡美味しかった…刀剣も美しかったです(；v；)/// pic.twitter.com/AkXFb8Fzvt
— 星影藤四郎 (@toulove_brave) June 22, 2016
The restaurant serves up Japanese food as well as various desserts and cocktails, reports Famitsu. As of posting, the restaurant is booked until July 3. Hopefully after that, it’ll be possible to get reservations.
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