Kei and Azusa started The Tennis Court and Mothership Coffee Roasters in 1998 with the idea of bringing the neighborhood coffee shop to Karuizawa. Coffee roasting, producing world class coffee, and cultivating a true sense of community have all become an integral part of The Court. The goal has always been to strive for ethically sourced coffee beans, fair trade practices, and eco- conciousness while having fun along the way!