Lafayette, Louisiana (KMDL) – When you’re born and raised in Acadiana, you might not realize just how much our beloved Cajun and Creole culture is around the U.S. and even the world.
Recently, a Lafayette, Louisiana woman got the shock of a lifetime while visiting Tokyo, Japan when she stumbled upon a Creole cafe covered in Acadian flags, and even found her father’s book and grandfather’s records inside of the cafe.
Creole Cafe Tokyo, Japan
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Themed cafes in Tokyo, Japan are a major part of the city’s quirky and creative pop culture scene.
These cafes go beyond food and drink. They offer immersive experiences based on everything from anime to animals to all sorts of fantasy worlds.
In Tokyo, you’ll find themed cafe’s like Pokémon, Gundam, Hello Kitty, Cat Cafes, Owl Cafes, as well as Vampire, Ninja, Rabbit cafes, and much more.
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As Lafayette, Louisiana resident Collette Bernard surprisingly found out, you can even find a Louisiana Creole coffee themed cafe.
By the looks of the video Collette posted to Facebook and Instagram, they’re doing a pretty darn good job at too, complete with a Japanese zydeco band.
Japanese Zydeco Band
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Collette is the daughter of local Cajun author and historian Shane Bernard and granddaughter of Louisiana Swamp Pop and broadcasting legend Rod Bernard.
As you’ll see in her video, Collette finds a book her father wrote and found a few of her grandfather’s records for sale at the Creole Coffee Stand in Tokyo.
What are the odds?
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She shares a truly heartwarming moment as her grandfather, Rod Bernard’s music begins to play in the cafe.
The owner of the cafe, Yoshi, also plays an accordion in a Japanese Zydeco band.
Rod Bernard Album
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Collette Bernard is a Lafayette, Louisiana artist known for her Hair Claws, hair accessories, hand made jewelry, and much more.
You can learn more about Collette and her art and accessories over at artistcolette.com.
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Gallery Credit: Bruce Mikells
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