Although the Reasons Are Decadent
Starbucks is a very nice place. Okay, go ahead and make jokes about latte-sipping liberals, or about a $5 cup of coffee. It’s still a great place to indulge. The pastries and sandwiches are excellent, and the cheesecake can’t be beat. The coffee is great as well, of course. But two things that strike me, things which are not usually mentioned: the comfy chairs, if you happen to find them empty, are not to be snubbed;
And the bathrooms are the cleanest, nicest public restrooms you’ll find outside of fancy hotels. Roomy, clean, well-equipped, and private. Here in Japan, they even have the electrically-warmed seats.
Strange points to make? Maybe. But true. And don’t tell me that a really nice public toilet doesn’t make a huge difference sometimes. Yeah, it’s expensive, but it’s indulgence, and done well.
And Western style I see! A definite selling point! 😉