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We tried six Japanese burger chains’ coffee to test the state of fast food coffee in Japan[Taste test]
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (202+ words) In a rare twist, we headed to McDonald's Japan, Mos Burger, and more without buying a single sandwich, because today we're all about the beans. Our reporter P.K. Sanjun is a big coffee fan. For more than a decade, hardly a…...
Starbucks Japan releases new Chocolate Milk for Valentine’s Day
2+ week, 20+ hour ago (274+ words) The green mermaid shakes up the menu with a limited-edition twist on a classic drink. With less than two weeks to go until Valentine's Day, Starbucks is vying for our attention with a new limited-edition beverage called Sweet Milk Chocolate....
Bacha Coffee opens in Japan…but is it worth the hype?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (897+ words) We line up to try one of the most unusual, and expensive, coffee experiences in Tokyo." Back in December, a new flagship store opened in Tokyo's posh Ginza district, and it's been drawing huge crowds ever since. Called Bacha Coffee,…...
Starbucks Japan releases a new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino…with a special dipping waffle cookie
3+ week, 1+ day ago (190+ words) Billed as "the ultimate Valentine's Day treat, this new release is more than a drink " it's an exclusive experience. Valentine's season is in full swing at Starbucks in Japan, where we've been feeling the love through exclusive drinkware and the…...
Japanese vending machine serves up unique drinks at four Tokyo train stations
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (520+ words) When you're thirsty for something different, this unusual machine has you covered. There are many vending machines to be found around Japan, but after you've been here awhile, you'll come to realise they mostly contain the same mix of drinks,…...
Is Starbucks Japan’s new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino worthy of your love?
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (305+ words) With three drinks vying for our attention, we pick our favourites for your consideration. With New Year's done and dusted, Starbucks Japan has just released its first new limited-edition drinks of the year, in honour of Valentine's Day. Available from…...
Starbucks Japan releases new popcorn Frappuccino at one special location
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (422+ words) Popcorn with espresso is the new must-try drink of the year. Back in September, Starbucks opened a new type of branch in Tokyo's Shinjuku Marui department store called Starbucks Reserve Cafe. Located on the second floor, the cafe fuses Milanese…...
What’s inside Starbucks Japan’s fukubukuro lucky bag for 2026?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (601+ words) A bundle so sought after we had to resort to unprecedented methods to get one." Out of all the many fukubukuro (lucky bags) that appear in Japan to celebrate New Year, the bundle from Starbucks is always one of the…...
The best Starbucks Japan Frappuccinos we want to drink again in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (180+ words) A round-up of the best limited-edition drinks Starbucks served up in Japan this past year. Starbucks released a lot of bold drinks last year, but for us there were some that shone brighter than others. After looking back at the…...
Starbucks on a Shinkansen bullet train platform: 6 tips for using the automated store in Japan | SoraNews24 -Japan News-
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (677+ words) Essential pointers to ensure you get your coffee without missing your train. This new Starbucks goes by the official name "JR Shin-Yokohama Station Shinkansen Outbound Platform No. 11 Store", and is located near car 11 on the outbound Shinkansen platform. " The store,…...