A growing number of "silent cafes" appear across Japan. People can't talk in the cafe. They can write down what they need on the pad to communicate the cafe workers. This kind of cafes meets the need of people like to be alone for a while.

    Chihiro, a 23-year-old nurse, is one of the big fans of silent cafes. "It's a pleasure to sit somewhere quietly by (I)," she said. "I work as a nurse and life is so busy that sometimes I just want to escape." She continued, "This is amazing place (help) me find some peace. I feel (comfort) here."

    Taiki Watanabe, the owner of a silent cafe, used to work in another cafe. "I really like the idea of (open) a silent cafe. Now I enjoy working in (silent) all me time." Mr Watanabe added, "You cannot speak in my café. If you need to make an order, there are pads to write on. Most people come their own and read a book, work, write or enjoy a hobby. Few of them even do nothing. It's a way for people to forget their daily tasks. Everyone (be) happy with the quiet environment in the café."