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[Tokyo, Nihonbashi] How to enjoy the popular new-age cafe "Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN ver.β" where you can experience technology and human kindness!

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Nihonbashi, Tokyo, is a popular area that is constantly visited by tourists from overseas. One popular cafe in this area that is constantly visited by tourists from overseas is the "Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN ver.β". When you enter the cafe, you will be greeted by a robot called "OriHime". This robot is...

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In 2021, it opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo as a permanent demonstration store operated by Ory Institute Co., Ltd.

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The robotic employees who work at our store are people who have difficulty going out for various reasons, such as disabilities, serious illnesses, or caring for family members. OriHime is a robot created to alleviate the loneliness of people who have difficulty going out. The people who operate OriHime are called "OriHime pilots," and each one operates OriHime with their own voice and will. In this day and age where automation is progressing with AI robots, please enjoy the communication that occurs between people, which AI cannot do.

About our store system and store map

You can experience OriHime in the "OriHime Area."

To enter the OriHime area, you must either reserve a seat at the OriHime Diner, which is guaranteed to be available by reservation only, or purchase the admission fee on the day at the reception using a cashless payment method.

*On the day of the event, there may be long waiting times when the reception is crowded.

Recommended way to enjoy the restaurant: OriHime Diner seats (reservations required in advance)

To fully enjoy our restaurant, we recommend that you make a reservation for OriHime Diner, which requires prior reservation to ensure that a seat will be available to you.

*Customers who reserve an OriHime Diner seat can use all services within the OriHime area. (Telebarista only when in operation)

Make a reservation here

When you visit our store, please tell the large OriHime-D at the reception desk that you have a reservation.

When the time for your reservation arrives, our staff will guide you to your seat.

"Hello! Welcome!"

An OriHime pilot will welcome you at your table.

OriHime has started serving customers!

The OriHime pilot will explain the menu and take your order.

If you're not sure what to choose, ask an OriHime pilot for a recommendation!

See the food menu here

OriHime-D, operated by another pilot, will bring your ordered drinks to your seat.

Please remove it slowly from the tray.

Food will be brought to you by on-site staff.

Enjoy chatting with the OriHime pilots at your table.

Try talking to the pilot about things like, "Where do you live?", "How do you operate it?", "What are your hobbies?", etc.

Our OriHime pilots live all over Japan. It might be fun to ask them about their respective regions.

See the introduction of OriHime pilots here

OriHime's service at the table is over.

The OriHime pilot will stay at your table for a maximum of 60 minutes. However, you will have a full 90 minutes to sit down, so feel free to take your time to enjoy your meal and chat with OriHime-D after he or she has finished bringing you your drinks!

Have a variety of experiences in the OriHime area

There are many different experiences available in the OriHime area. Many pilots are working from all over the world at the same time. Please enjoy communicating with the various pilots.

Did you enjoy the Avatar Robot Cafe?

In the goods corner, we sell limited edition goods that can only be purchased here, as well as our original blend of coffee . How about buying some as a souvenir, gift, or memento of your visit?

About the OriHime area with admission fee

The OriHime area, where you can have a variety of experiences, requires an admission fee.

If you have reserved a seat at the OriHime Diner, you can also enjoy the OriHime area at no extra charge.

・Cashless payment only. Cash cannot be used.

・Depending on how busy the venue is, it may take some time before you can enter.

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Contents you can experience in the OriHime area

Bar counter - Delicious drinks and fun conversations -

At the bar you can order original alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

There will also be a corner where an OriHime pilot will remotely control the machine and work with customers to pour beer !

Telebarista - Enjoy a cup of coffee made with care -

OriHime pilots who have received barista training will operate the robot "NEXTAGE" to make coffee.

Even if I can't move my body or I'm far away, I want to do something for that person.

Please enjoy this heartwarming coffee that is made with this feeling.

The event will be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 12:20-, 14:20-, and 16:20-.

*As of March 2024

*Please note that we do not prepare enough coffee for everyone to try.

*As this is an experimental service, we may have to suspend the service due to unexpected problems.

Please check the official website for operating dates.

Official website

- Telebarista was jointly developed by Kawada Technologies and Kawada Robotics.

・NEXTAGE is a registered trademark of Kawada Robotics Co., Ltd.

OriHime Operation Experience ~The joy of connecting with the world~

You can experience operating OriHime on the spot, just like a pilot would normally! If an OriHime pilot is nearby, they will also explain how to operate it.

Enjoy the experience of communicating with people all over the world with simple operations!

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We're the hottest, coolest, most cutting edge place in the world where technology and humanity come together .

The underlying theme of running this cafe is to eliminate loneliness . Even if you are bedridden, you can stay connected to society. You can communicate with a variety of people. This is a cafe where you can experience a new way of participating in society .

Why not come to our store and take the opportunity to think about how you will live in the future?

We'll be expecting you!

Click here for store information

Store name: Avatar Robot Cafe DAWN ver.β

Business hours: 11:00~19:00 (LO 18:30)

*Opening hours may vary due to maintenance.

*Some services may change depending on the day of the week due to maintenance, etc.

*Please check the official website for the latest business information.

Closed: Thursday

*Open on public holidays.

Access to the store is here

Address: 3-8-3 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0023

Nihonbashi Life Science Building 3 1F


Access from major stations: 3 minutes by taxi from Tokyo Station or Akihabara Station

About 9 minutes by taxi from Asakusa Station

Nearest station: 4 minutes walk from Kodenmacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line

JR Sobu Line Shin-Nihonbashi Station Exit 5

7 minutes walk from Mitsukoshimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

10 minutes walk from Kanda Station on the JR Yamanote Line

Official website

・Official X @DAWNcafe2021

・Official Instagram @dawncafe2021

・Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawncafe2021

In 2021, it opened in Nihonbashi, Tokyo as a permanent demonstration store operated by Ory Institute Co., Ltd.

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