Kyoto-based specialty coffee roaster Weekenders keeps things fresh—literally. Multiple new bean releases drop monthly—Rwanda, Honduras, and Panama Geishas—showing they're dialed into sourcing interesting single origins. Their roastery in Shimogyo-ku operates on an irregular schedule (best to check Instagram before heading over), and the original Tominokoji store recently closed for relocation. For those outside Kyoto, the online shop ships Tuesdays and Saturdays, making their specialty coffee beans accessible beyond Japan. Weekenders moves at their own rhythm—frequent drops, a decidedly unhurried approach to the craft. The kind of roaster you follow to catch those limited releases before they're gone.
