How to buy Japan-exclusive Starbucks Merchandise?

1. Seasonal Collections: A Celebration of Japan's Beauty

Starbucks Japan celebrates every season with stunning collections that capture the essence of the time. Here are some highlights:

Sakura (Cherry Blossom) 

The breathtaking, pink Sakura-themed merch collection at Starbucks Japan is the highly anticipated release in seasonal collections. During the springtime, just around the onset of cherry blossoms, you will notice Sakura-themed tumblers with swirling blooms, coffee mugs with pink petals, and other gorgeous merchandise at Starbucks. The collection comes out two times in the season with different themes each time. And don't forget to try the sakura-flavored coffee blends for a unique experience.

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Summer Collection 

Summertime in Japan is known for its vibrant and lively summer festivals, known as "Matsuri" (祭) in Japanese. These festivals are held across the country and are an integral part of Japanese culture. Summer festivals typically feature a variety of traditional performances, food stalls, games, and fireworks displays. Starbucks' summer merchandise in Japan denotes the festival pictures along with beaches to beat the heat. 

This collection often features vibrant and playful designs inspired by summer motifs such as fireworks, beaches, tropical fruits, and festivals. It includes tumblers, cold cups, and accessories suitable for the warmer months. These colorful goods make you feel like you are enjoying a summer vacation at a tropical resort!

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Autumn Collection

Autumn in Japan is a beautiful and culturally significant season known for its stunning foliage, traditional festivals, and seasonal delicacies. During this Momijigari (maple leaf viewing) season, Starbucks in Japan releases its stunning autumn collection.

These Starbucks autumn merch usually have a warm and cozy feeling to them, printed with 楓 (maple leaves), 栗 (chestnut) patterns, and pumpkin themes. Think earthy brown tumblers with golden hues, mugs decorated with maple leaves, and pumpkin spice lattes served in amber-colored cups. Truly magical!

In 2022, Starbucks launched its Autumn Collection with mermaid-inspired designs!





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Winter Collection

Winters in Japan cover the country with a white, snowy blanket. Japan Starbucks celebrates the winter with their winter exclusive merch. You can easily find merch collections with snowflakes, 雪だるま(snowmen), and クリスマス(Christmas) motifs at a Starbucks store or online shop.

This collection may also include items themed around New Year's celebrations. These include sparkly tumblers, cozy mugs with reindeer designs, and very tasty gingerbread lattes.

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2. Geographic Collection

Starbucks Japan's regional collection offers adorable city-themed limited edition tumblers that are just perfect as souvenirs. These limited items, like the Sakura collection, are popular and often sell out quickly. The collection features unique designs representing 18 Japanese prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka.

1. Tokyo Collection

   

2. Kyoto Collection

   

3. Hokkaido Collection

   

4. Osaka Collection

   

5. Sendai collection

   

6. Fukuoka collection

   

7. Hiroshima Collection

   

8. Kobe Collection

   

9. Okinawa collection

   

10. Yokohama collection

    

11. Kanazawa collection

    

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Also Read: Top Five Japanese Coffee Blends

3. Collaborative Collections

Starbucks Japan frequently collaborates with popular Japanese brands and characters, creating unique and eye-catching merchandise. Recent examples include:

Peanuts (Snoopy & Friends)

This popular collaboration featured Snoopy and the Peanuts gang enjoying Starbucks coffee and relaxing in cozy cafes. The collection included mugs, tumblers, apparel, and a Snoopy Frappuccino.

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Starbucks Reserve x Porter

Porter is a Tokyo-based bag and accessories brand that recently collaborated with Starbucks Japan. They revamped ten items, mostly bags and bottles, to Starbucks themes.

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Starbucks x BEAMS

BEAMS is a popular Japanese clothing brand that sells apparel and lifestyle items. The brand collaborated with Starbucks under the "Explore My TOGO Look" collection, which offers seven lifestyle items. The collection includes a wallet, bottle holder, small eco bags, mini pouch, insulated bags, and more.

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Starbucks Airport Collection

Narita and Haneda Airport limited Starbucks tumbler collection is another collaboration merch line. The airport tumbler depicts beautiful illustrations of Tokyo Tower, Mt. Fuji, and Kinkakuji, the landmarks that represent Japan.

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4. Special Starbucks Stores in Japan

Beyond the merchandise, special Starbucks stores in Japan offer unique experiences. Here are a few noteworthy ones:

1. Starbucks Roastery Tokyo

   

   This Starbucks store in Tokyo is the world's largest Starbucks Reserve Roastery. It's a five-story coffee heaven with a roasting facility, interactive coffee bars serving coffee, tea, cocktails, and pastries, and a rooftop terrace with stunning city views.

2. Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya

   

   This Kyoto-based Starbucks will take you to another world. Unlike regular coffee shops, this Starbucks store is built in a 100-year-old traditional Japanese house. You'll find classic Japanese elements at this store, like tatami floor seating, noren curtains, and comfy zabuton cushions.

3. Starbucks Store at Dogo Onsen Ekisya, Ehime

   

   This Starbucks store in Japan is in an old building dating back to the Meiji era. Near this store, you can also find Japan's oldest hot springs. It's a perfect blend of Japanese and Western design elements. What's interesting about the store is that the bar counter and table are made from railway sleepers, perfect for a store near the railway track. All you have to do is grab a seat by the window and enjoy watching the trains come and go while sipping your favorite brew.

4. Starbucks at Hakodate Bayside, Hokkaido

   

   This Starbucks store is perfect for a stunning view of Hakodate Bay. Since the store is built in an old building, they've kept the original wooden floors and staircase, giving it a super cool historic vibe.

5. Other Starbucks Special Collection

Starbucks Christmas and New Year Collection

Every year during the holiday season, Starbucks Japan launches Christmas-themed and New Year-themed merchandise. The 2023 Christmas-themed collection showcased Christmas designs like snowmen and Christmas trees, while the 2024 New Year collection showcased colorful traditional Japanese elements like Mt. Fuji, daruma roll, and more.

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Starbucks Been There Series

Starbucks Japan's 'Been There Series' started in 2021. It offers colorful merchandise with original cityscapes and scenery. The mugs and other items in these collections showcase scattered illustrations of city landmarks and specialties. The collection is a popular souvenir choice among tourists. You can still find some of these mugs, bottles, and cards at some stores, both offline and online.

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Valentine's Collection

Starbucks 2024 Valentine collection is a chocolate lover's heaven. Valentine's Day in Japan is unimaginable without chocolate. And since Starbucks is all about chocolatey goodness, they have come up with a chocolicious collection for this season of love. The collection is massive, with everything from hearts to more low-key designs to spread the love to everyone.

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Also Read: Ultimate Guide to Valentine's Day in Japan

Tips for Navigating Starbucks Japan

• New collections in Starbucks Japan are often released on Wednesdays. So plan your visit accordingly.
• Popular items can sell out quickly, so be prepared to grab the newest collection early.
• Some collections are only available online or at specific stores. Hence, check beforehand.
• Consider using a proxy buying service like ZenMarket if you're located outside of Japan.

Whether you're a coffee enthusiast or a pop culture fan, Starbucks Japan has something for everyone. With its seasonal collections, regional exclusives, and unique collaborations, it's no wonder it's a must-visit for anyone traveling to Japan. Shop for the exclusive Starbucks Japan Merchandise online at ZenMarket.