Laughing, crying, loving, and sometimes grumbling
Simple scenes that permeate our everyday lives.
The feeling of happiness conveyed by those small moments

His wife Da-chan, his spirited daughter Bada, his troublemaking son Haneul, and his friends Wakuchin, Dango, and Kimome who are always by his side.
A father's sweet photo diary, capturing loving moments with his family with a warm gaze.

Even though 10 years have passed, the quiet, everyday happiness of 'Dacafe Ga' remains unchanged.
It's really amazing.
How can love be so consistently present on every page?
Although Mr. Morifong's dislike of traveling is a fatal flaw, he seems to more than make up for it by being a very kind, affectionate, domestic, and talented father and husband.
- From the translator's note

70,000 daily visitors, winner of the photo award at the Japan Blog Awards
'Dacafe Diary', the third story!

Following the publication of volumes 1 and 2 of 『Da Cafe Diary』, a collection of warm photos of a family's daily life, the third story in the "Da Cafe Diary" has been published.
Meanwhile, the number of daily visitors to 'Dacafe Diary' increased to 70,000.
It is becoming a word of mouth not only in Japan but also among bloggers in our country for its unique and sensational photos.
『Dacafe Diary 3』 contains records from January 2009 to April 2012.
Twelve years have passed since Bada, who has now grown into a mature lady, and the cute and mischievous Haneul, have entered elementary school.
Grandma Wakuchin, who has grown as old as the children, has stepped back, and her place is taken by Dango, Onpu, and Kamome, basset hounds with legs shorter than their ears.
The photos of Moripong (the father) are nice, but the 'Dacafe Family Story' written by Dachan (the mother) who enjoys a nap with her dogs is full of wit and humor, as if the fun and cheerful photos were put into words.
If you follow the gaze of Morifong and Dachan as they look at their family with loving eyes, a smile will naturally appear on your face.

The reason why these 'ordinary photos of an ordinary family' are so popular can be found in readers' comments such as, "After a hard day's work, I want to come home and find peace without thinking about anything."
Looking at each photo and diary, one by one, makes me smile, and it has a charm that makes me want to look at it again and again.
This photo book, which brings back the daily lives of a family that just pass by with delicate emotions and warm memories, shows the beautiful family scenery that everyone dreams of through the father's gaze looking at his wife and children and the family's gaze looking at the camera.
This book makes me want to pick up a camera right now and capture my daily life and my family.
It teaches you how to create happiness with just one camera.
"Da Cafe Diary 3," which feels like watching a family movie, will be a refreshing stimulus for those who want to leave a beautiful record of their daily lives.

A warm photo that makes you savor happiness

His father, Yuji Mori, who works in photography and graphic design, began sharing his photos on the Internet in 1999.
The Takafe family, who hate going out, mostly live at home.
The first thing I see when I wake up in the morning, the sky playing, crying and laughing, my wife sleeping with the dogs, the scenery I took while walking in the neighborhood park…
The photos, which capture the children's gestures and the wife's smile shining in the soft sunlight in warm tones, show Mori Yuji's unique photographic style.
The photo sensibility that you want to emulate is the secret to the popularity of 'Dacafe Diary'.
The one-line diary entry accompanied by the photo is both humorous and shows the father's loving gaze towards his family.


"Family Growth": A Guide to the Meaning of Family Time
─ How to beautifully record everyday scenes

These days, we often spend most of our days away from home and away from our families.
It is common for families to spend time at home with their families only sleeping.
The reason the sight of the Takafe family feels so fresh is probably because it has become a rare sight to see the whole family spending time together at home.
This photo book, which shows how beautiful life with family is, is a 'family growth story' that makes you think about the meaning of family.
With the number of bloggers taking photos of their daily lives with digital cameras on the rise, 『Dacafe Diary 3』 presents a new genre of daily life recording.
It contains the deepest wish of everyone for a 'happy family', and the precious scenes of everyday life that we have already enjoyed, even though we have not yet discovered them.
『DaCafe Diary 3』, filled with photos that will make you think, "I want to have a family like this too," as you carefully look through them, is a faithful textbook for family photo diaries.
It will provide a new perspective for those who want to capture their family's moments one by one on camera and leave behind beautiful records.
After reading this book, everyone will want to pick up a camera and capture photos of their families.
For such readers, a separate page at the end of the book is dedicated to Morifong's unique know-how in taking such warm photos.
What's surprising is that all the photos in this book were taken with a single-lens reflex camera and a prime lens.
It provides tips on how to control exposure and accurately capture the rich expressions of dogs and children.

The Sensational Lifestyle of the Takafe Family

What does "Da-ka-fe" mean? Mori Yuji has stated that it refers to his home, a typical Japanese 3DK (three-bedroom, living room, and kitchen) mansion, but in one interview, he also said that it is short for "Da-chan's (wife's) cafe."
The scenery of Dakafe, which is a family living space and a café-like space run by the wife, shows off its sensuous interior throughout the photos.
The chairs, tables, and even the props here and there all catch the eye and serve as a great background for photos.
A fun fact: the interior, including all the small props, is all in the father's style! "Da Cafe Diary 3" is also a delight to watch, as the father, a man of exceptional taste, creates a cozy and cozy interior.