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Starbucks Opens First “Reserve Café” in Japan at Shinjuku Marui Main Building
Starbucks opened the first Starbucks Reserve Café in Japan on September 1, 2025, on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Marui Main Building. The new format blends crafted espresso drinks with fresh Italian bakery items from Princi, with a focus on the Milanese way of enjoying coffee and pastries. This café is set up as a…
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GODIVA Café Opens First Stand-type Takeout Shop at Narita Offering Matcha × Chocolate Drinks
GODIVA is opening a compact, stand-type takeout café at Narita International Airport Terminal 1 on September 10, 2025. The new shop focuses on drinks you can grab before security, so it’s built for travellers and people short on time. It’s on the 4th floor of the Central Building (departure floor) and offers shared seating nearby.…
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Belgian Beer Weekend 2025 — Roppongi Pours Belgian Brews and Live Music
Belgian Beer Weekend returns to Roppongi Hills Arena this autumn. From October 1–5, the open-air arena will host a five-day celebration of Belgian beer, food stalls and live acts — a simple, well-made excuse to spend an evening outdoors with good beer. The festival brings together 14 beer styles and 56 Belgian beers for tasting,…
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France Restaurant Week 2025 — What to Know and How to Join
France Restaurant Week (Diners Club / France Restaurant Week in Japan) is the annual chance to try special French prix-fixe menus at many Tokyo restaurants without paying full regular prices. It runs across Japan and draws both famous tables and smaller brasseries to the same prix-fixe format. Dates and price tiers This year’s Japan festival…
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Helsinki-Based Cafe CAFE AALTO Opens Its First Official Overseas Branch in Tokyo, Offering Finnish Interiors and Tableware
A popular Helsinki cafe, CAFE AALTO, has opened its first Tokyo outpost inside Spiral Garden on the 4th floor of the Shin-Marunouchi Building on August 29, 2025. The menu mixes simple Nordic favourites — think salmon soup and cinnamon rolls — with Finnish tableware and furniture inspired by architect Alvar Aalto. The space is bright,…
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Starbucks’ Chilled Cup “Kyoto Matcha Latte” Is Back with An Increased Amount of Matcha for A Deeper, Richer Flavor
Starbucks Coffee Japan will relaunch its chilled cup “Kyoto Matcha Latte” on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Starbucks Chilled Cup “Kyoto Matcha Latte” Returns with a New Look September 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Starbucks’ chilled cup series in Japan. To celebrate, the brand is bringing back the Kyoto Matcha Latte, first introduced in 2008…
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McDonald’s Japan Unveils ‘Tsukimi’ Menu with 8 New Items for a Limited Time
McDonald’s Japan is rolling out a rich and fun “Tsukimi” (moon-viewing) menu that blends tradition with bold new flavours—starting September 3, 2025—just in time for the cosy autumn season. The menu includes eight delightful items, five of which are totally new: Everything will be available across Japan—perfect for enjoying from dawn to dusk under the…
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Tokyo’s Starbucks Brings Back the Irresistible Chocolate Mousse Latte This Fall
A beloved favourite is making a comeback at Tokyo Starbucks this fall. The Chocolate Mousse Latte, first introduced in autumn 2023 and a big hit again in 2024, returns starting September 3, 2025 — but only for a limited time. This drink is more than just a latte. It features a soft, fluffy layer of…
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Autumn in a Cup: Starbucks Japan’s New Hojicha “Roasted Sweet Potato Mousse Tea Latte” Debuts in Tokyo
Starting September 3, 2025, Starbucks Japan will introduce a limited-time fall drink that combines comforting flavours in a fun, dessert-like latte. The “Hojicha Roasted Sweet Potato Mousse Tea Latte” blends hojicha (roasted green tea) and creamy milk with a smooth roasted sweet potato sauce, giving you delightful bits of sweet potato in every sip. It’s…