Yokohama Coffee Festival is coming back for the first time in three years! The event will bring together the best coffee from around Japan, showing off the personality and individuality of each shop. The festival was created to build bridges between shops and customers and to spread coffee culture in Yokohama. Coffee fans should head to Yokohama Park on October 23, 2022.    Coffee tickets–four cups for ¥1,000–will be available to purchase on the day of the event, allowing visitors to compare different shops. From those who are just starting to enjoy coffee to those who are coffee fanatics, this event will allow everyone to enjoy coffee to the max! Be sure to chat with the charming baristas as you explore the festival!

FamilyMart stores nationwide have started a campaign in collaboration with the free-to-play mobile game Pokemon Cafe ReMix! From June 21 until July 18, visitors will be able to pick up some special treats and exclusive merchandise.  

Pikachu Frappes

A new addition to the Frappe series, customers will be able to enjoy Pikachu’s Pineapple Frappe starting June 21, featuring Pikachu in a cute cafe uniform. Made with golden pineapple pulp, the drink is perfect for summer, offering a refreshing sweet and sour taste. There are three cup designs available–one with Pikachu in red, one in blue, and another in green.  

Original Merchandise Campaign

  Part I: June 21, 10:00~ / Original PP Coaster (4 varieties)Part 2: July 5, 10:00~ / Cafe Menu Design Original Memo Pad (4 varieties)*Sample ImagesA goods campaign is also underway. Customers purchasing three qualifying products will receive exclusive merchandise–while supplies last, of course! The event will run from June 21 at 10:00 through July 18.  

Stamp Campaign

Left: 5 stamps, Original Lunch Bag / Right: 10 stamps, Original Plates (Set of 3)

  Collecting stamps on the FamilyMart app can also net fans some special prizes! At the same time, Pokemon fans can use the app to win tickets to Pokemon GO Fest 2022 Sapporo.   © 2022 Pokémon. © 1995-2022 Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc. Developed by Genius Sonority Inc. ポケットモンスター・ポケモン・Pokémonは任天堂・クリーチャーズ・ゲームフリークの 登録商標です。Nintendo Switchのロゴ・Nintendo Switchは任天堂の商標です。   ©2022 Niantic, Inc. ©2022 Pokémon.  ©1995-2022 Nintendo/Creatures Inc. /GAME FREAK inc.  ポケモン・Pokémonは任天堂・クリーチャーズ・ゲームフリークの登録商標です。

Sony Park Mini, a tiny experimental art space in Ginza, is going to hold fans over until Ginza Sony Park opens in 2024. Sony Park Mini is located in a small 3.5 square meter space on B1F of the Nishiginza parking lot adjacent to Ginza Sony Park, which is currently under construction. The concept of the space is to “hold events that highlight local artists.”   More than 30 experimental programs will be held throughout the year highlighting unique creators and artists from all backgrounds including music, film, art, food, fashion, and shopping. Depending on which programs are popular, the project may extend to other cities.    The first event, ‘Ayatake Exaki presents None Session,’ will run from March 23 until April 5, 2022, and will feature the musician and his piano.   Program Schedule 1: March 23 - April 5, 2022 / Ayatake Ezaki (Musical Artist) 2: April 6 - April 19, 2022 / Takuro Tamayama (Contemporary Artist) 3: April 20 - May 2, 2022 / Chiaki Kadota (Painter) 4: May 3 - May 16, 2022 / Neo Sora (Film Director), Aiko Masubuchi (Film Curator) *The period of these events is subject to change. Any changes will be announced on Sony Park Mini social media accounts.   The Nishiginza Parking Lot Coffee shop, located inside Sony Park Mini, will offer a lineup of drinks made from carefully selected coffee beans. Vegan donuts and cookies made with natural ingredients will also be available.

To celebrate the final season of Attack on Titan, NewDays, a convenience store chain in Japan, has started a special campaign until January 10, 2022. Plenty of collaborate snacks will be available for the next few weeks.  

Collaboration Food

 

Special Attack on Titan Packaging

Special Attack on Titan Packaging, "Exterminate Every Last Grain!" 

Luxury Seafood Onigiri (Special Packaging)

Luxury Seafood Onigiri

Nine Titan Bento

 

Collaboration Merch

 

Acrylic Keychain

Acrylic Keychain

Pin

Pin

Acrylic Stand

Bonus (Round 1)

Bonus (Round 2)

 

Present Campaign

A Prize: Signed Poster (3 Winners)

B Prize: NewDays Original Illustration Blanket (50 Winners)

  Super-sized luxury onigiri are now available as part of the collaboration, along with special bread and bento featuring images of popular Attack on Titan characters. Seven types of original merchandise will be available at participating NewDays locations, and those spending over ¥600 including one or more Suntory beverages will be entered to win a poster signed by the cast. Don't miss it!

UCC Ueshima Coffee is currently developing the Food with Coffee themed 'UCC CAFE@HOME' selection, pairing snacks with a perfectly matching coffee. Doraemon is the latest to appear in the CAFE@HOME series in the new collaboration, designed by Sanrio. The new series features coffee and gifts based on the Doraemon characters' favorite snacks and was released on September 3, Doraemon's birthday.  

CAFE@HOME Doraemon Series

 

UCC CAFE@HOME DORAEMON Dorayaki Suited Coffee VP10g: ¥281 (Tax Incl.)

 

UCC CAFE@HOME DORAMI Melon Pan Suited Coffee VP10g: ¥281 (Tax Incl.)

UCC CAFE@HOME NOBITA Caffeine-free Coffee VP10g: ¥281 (Tax Incl.)

   

Gifts

UCC CAFE@HOME Doraemon Secret Gadget Print 6-piece Set: ¥1,901 (Tax Incl.)

UCC CAFE@HOME Doraemon Open Lot Printed 6-piece Set: ¥1,685 (Tax Incl.)

     

Goods

Doraemon Mug (Dorayaki): ¥1,540 (Tax Incl.)

Doraemon Cotton Handkerchief (Yellow) ¥990 (Tax Incl.)

Present Campaign Freebie: Original Coaster

    CAFE@HOME, main product and cafe brand of UCC Group's COFFEE STYLE UCC, are releasing a lineup of Doraemon themed coffees, each to be drank with the characters' favorite snacks: One to go with Doraemons beloved Dorayaki, one for Dorami's preferred Melon Pan, and a caffeine-free blend for the sleep-loving Nobita.   UCC has been researching coffee and food combinations for many years, using taste sensors to analyze both the coffee and food before diagnosing the comparability rating between each product. The company has patented their 'Food Matching System' technology, which has now been used to find out which coffee would be best suited to Doraemon's Dorayaki.    An in store campaign has been announced to celebrate the release of CAFE@HOME's Doraemon series, starting on September 3. During the campaign, customers who spend over ¥3,000 on CAFE@HOME's Doraemon series will receive a free coaster. The coasters are only available in store and are limited in quantity. Taste the world of Doraemon for yourself with UCC CAFE@HOME's special coffee technology! 

Classic Japanese coffee chain Key Coffee has teamed up with fashion brand THE SHOP TK for the second time. New merchandise is now available at THE SHOP TK locations nationwide!

Coffee Shop Photo T-shirts 

Key Motif Embroidery

Jet Brew

Jet Brew Tops, perfect for autumn weather

  The two first collaborated in March 2009, releasing items under the theme of ‘life with coffee.’ The merchandise was incredibly well-received, and this new collaboration has a curious new theme: junkissa, or coffee shops which don’t serve alcohol. These establishments have been popular with young people in recent years.   The photo T-shirts in the collection feature images taken by photographer Toshiaki Kitaoka. Each photo was taken in carefully selected coffee shops, picked by Rina Namba, a director of the Tokyo Coffee Shop Research Institute. These include Coffee House Rouen, Koushuya, COFFEE SHOP Galant, and Cafe Crown. Each of these have a classic Showa feel, so if you get the chance, definitely check them out for that retro-Japan feel.   The sustainable material is made from post-brewed coffee powder, and is perfect for cool autumn weather. As with the first collection, the left sleeve is embroidered with the symbolic Key Coffee logo.   Grab some of these pieces for the coffee drinker in your life!