SIDE B: 90 Phone-Free Minutes at an Osaka Café 2026

Dates & time: October 27, 2026 (Tue) 19:00–20:30 (doors 18:00 / no first entry after 19:45)
Price & booking: ¥3,000 participation fee plus one drink (the drink is paid separately at the café) Advance booking required (10 places). Bookings close at 23:59 on Saturday, October 24, or earlier if full. Book on the SIDE B website.
Venue & access: Cafe Kodama (Tamatsukuri) 5 minutes on foot from JR Tamatsukuri Station (opposite Higashinari Tax Office and Higashiobase Park)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Cafe Kodama (Tamatsukuri), and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

SIDE B is a 90-minute gathering at an Osaka café where everyone switches off their phone and leaves it in their bag. For the first 45 minutes you read, write or simply sit quietly; in the second half you can chat with others or keep going on your own. There are no self-introductions or contact swaps, and it is designed for people who come alone. This session is at Cafe Kodama in Tamatsukuri, limited to 10 people. A good fit for anyone who wants an evening away from screens after work.

NOTE

From the organizer (SIDE B)

Program

"Ninety minutes away from notifications and screens, just for yourself. Bring a book you're halfway through or a notebook, or do nothing at all.

Please switch off your smartphone and keep it in your own bag. The first 45 minutes are quiet; conversation in the second half is optional. There are no forced self-introductions or contact swaps. Bringing books or notebooks is optional, and you can come alone."

Organizer's comment

"You can choose to talk, or to spend the time without talking. For anyone who wants to go at their own pace."

How it works

Phones are not collected; switch yours off and keep it in your bag. Step outside if you need to use it
No PCs, tablets or other digital devices inside. Bring paper things such as books, notebooks and stationery
Food can be ordered only between 18:00 and 18:30; there are no food orders during the session
No outside food or drink

※Medical or disability-related assistive devices, or food and drink needed for medical reasons, can be discussed with the organizer in advance

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出典: カフェこだま（SIDE B 提供）

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FAQ

Is it okay to come alone?

Yes. The gathering is designed for people who come alone, and there are no self-introductions or contact swaps.

Do I have to hand over my phone?

No. You switch it off and keep it in your own bag, and step outside if you need to use it.

Can I arrive late?

First entry is not possible after 19:45. Doors open at 18:00, and food can be ordered until 18:30.

Is there an age limit?

It is for ages 18 and over.