Tokyo to Melbourne – The Vision Behind 279 & Coffee Weekend Festival | KANTARO OKADA!

Today we’re joined by one of Melbourne’s most influential hospitality entrepreneurs, Kantaro Okada! He’s the man behind cult favorites like 279, Chiaki, Sebastian Kakigori, Le Bajo Milk Bar and Leonie Upstairs. His latest project, the 2025 Coffee Weekend in Melbourne, is set to be a groundbreaking event, featuring 27 of Japan's top coffee roasters. In this episode we attempt to uncover his creative world: a journey through hospitality, design, and cultural exchange. If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee! Huge thank you to Kantaro for joining the show! Check out Kantro here: https://www.instagram.com/kantarookada/  MELBOURNE COFFEE WEEKEND DETAILS ! - for one weekend only. 🗓️ Dates : Saturday, 5th July 2025 Sunday, 6th July 2025 🕒 Session Times (Both Days) : • 10:00am – 12:30pm • 12:30pm – 3:00pm • 3:00pm – 6:00pm 📍 Location : Meat Market 3 Blackwood St, North Melbourne VIC 3051 Want more coffee content?  IT'S JUST COFFEE: https://linktr.ee/itsjustcoffeepod?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4e8cead0-6644-4c4a-b419-28c825b1b236 Want to get in touch? Hit us up at [email protected] for any questions or comments. Proudly sponsored by - Eco Barista: https://www.ecobarista.com.au/   Apax Lab: https://apaxlab.com/  Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices