Coffee Life in Japan

The World

Japan's coffee culture includes some meticulous rituals and some quirky theme cafes.

Anchor Marco Werman meets Merry White, author of "Coffee Life in Japan" to drink Japanese style coffee and learn about the history behind Japan's obsession with the cup of joe.
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