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Diorama Shokudo started out as a railroad ramen restaurant in 2005.
While we have changed into various formats in various locations, we have continued to focus on the appeal of dioramas. This is a simple timeline, but we have prepared it to help you get to know us, "Diorama Shokudo," a little better.
2005
Opened “Tetsudō Ramen” in Daido, Tennoji Ward, Osaka.
2007
Opened the diorama bar “Koido-ro (Retro)” in Kitashinchi.
Opened the railway-themed café “Retro” in Fukai, Sakai City.
Handled construction, operation, and public relations for Sagano Romantic Train.
Transformed “Tetsudō Ramen” into a railway-themed café.
2015
Opened an after-school childcare facility and “Tetsudō-kan” in Hamaguchi, Suminoe Ward.
Relocated the after-school facility and “Tetsudō-kan” beneath the Tennoji elevated railway tracks.
2018
Relocated to the current location.
Renamed “Tetsudō-kan” as “Diorama Café Shelter.”
2020
Rescued a critically ill kitten and her family.
2021
Opened the cat hotel “Jioshoku.”
The dioramas of Diorama Café Shelter were handcrafted with great care and dedication by skilled diorama artisans.
Today, restoring the dioramas after the cats play with and sometimes damage them has become part of our daily routine, creating a constantly changing miniature world that evolves together with our cats.
We would like to introduce the true centerpiece of Diorama Café Shelter: our beloved dioramas.
“Diorama Shokudo” began in 2005 as “Tetsudo Ramen.”
Over the years, we have evolved and changed our style and location several times, while always keeping the appeal of dioramas at the heart of what we do.
We have prepared this simple timeline so that you can learn a little more about the history of Diorama Shokudo.
2005
Opened “Tetsudo Ramen” in Daido, Tennoji-ku, Osaka.
2007
Opened the diorama bar “Koidoji (Retro)” in Kitashinchi.
Opened the railway-themed café “Retro” in Fukai, Sakai City.
Provided construction, management, and promotional services for the Sagano Scenic Railway.
“ Tetsudo Ramen” was transformed into a railway-themed café, “Tetsudo Café.”
2015
Opened “Gakudo” and “Tetsudokan” in Hamaguchi, Suminoe-ku.
Later relocated “Gakudo” and “Tetsudokan” to the area beneath the Tennoji elevated railway tracks.
2018
Relocated to our current location. “Tetsudokan” was renamed “Diorama Shokudo.”
2020
Rescued a critically ill kitten and its family.
2021
Opened the cat hotel “Jioshoku.”