New Starbucks outlet in Tokyo has private booths for solo workers

The catch? You'll have to rent it.

Mandy How | August 06, 2020, 04:30 PM

A new Starbucks outlet in Ginza, Tokyo is actively encouraging you to do work in its store.

Photo by Starbucks Japan

The two-storey space appears to be modelled after the concept of a co-working space, with private booths and a "smart lounge" designed for in-person meetings.

According to Timeout, the booths are catered to solo workers who need a little privacy for video calls.

Photo by Starbucks Japan

Photo by Starbucks Japan

You can even book your slot in advance.

The catch? You'll have to pay to rent the booths, which are managed by workspace developer Think Lab.

The cost is ¥300 (S$3.90) for every 15 minutes, which makes it about S$15.60 per hour.

If you don't mind the occasional peer at your screen, the rest of the store looks airy and conducive as well.

Photo by Starbucks Japan

Photo by Starbucks Japan

Address: Circles Ginza 3-7-6 Ginza Chuo-ku Tokyo 104-0061

Opening Hours: 7am - 10:30pm, daily

Top image by Starbucks Japan