Cafe run by Japan island's only foreigner hopes to boost tourism

Cafe run by Japan island's only foreigner hopes to boost tourism

OITA, Japan: On a small island in southwestern Japan with a population of around 1,700, Australian national John Widmer – said to be the island’s only foreign resident – is drawing attention with a brightly coloured café that he hopes will become a new local tourist attraction. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Cafe run by Japan island's only foreigner aims to be new tourist spot

On a small island in southwestern Japan with a population of only around 1,700, Australian John Widmer, reputed as the island's only foreign resident, runs a cafe hoping it will serve as a new spot to draw visitors.