Takuya Kawai

Takuya Kawai, founder of Tokyo's Manuscript Writing Cafe, shares insights from his unique space designed to combat procrastination. The cafe offers a silent atmosphere, task cards, and check-ins to keep writers focused. Takuya explains how the pressure of mild supervision and free snacks encourages productivity. Inspired by his own experiences during COVID, he aimed to create a community where distractions are minimized, allowing creativity to thrive—all while implementing strict penalties for those who don't meet their goals.