Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Toshikazu Kawaguchi is a Japanese playwright and novelist born in Osaka in 1971.

He began his career in theater, producing, directing, and writing for the group Sonic Snail.

His plays include COUPLE, Sunset Song, and Family Time.

Kawaguchi's novel Before the Coffee Gets Cold is an adaptation of his own play, which won the grand prize at the 10th Suginami Drama Festival.

The success of this work launched his career as a novelist, blending his theatrical background with prose storytelling.

Kawaguchi's unique premise of time travel within a cafe setting has garnered international attention, showcasing his ability to craft emotionally resonant stories across different mediums.