{"id":113304,"date":"2026-01-31T12:08:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T03:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.ginza.kokosil.net\/en\/?p=113304"},"modified":"2026-01-31T12:08:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T03:08:39","slug":"the-forefront-of-japanese-coffee-culture-gathers-in-ginza-ginza-coffee-festival-2026-will-be-held-for-the-first-time-at-ginza-mitsukoshi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.ginza.kokosil.net\/en\/archives\/113304","title":{"rendered":"The forefront of Japanese coffee culture gathers in Ginza. “GINZA COFFEE FESTIVAL 2026” will be held for the first time at Ginza Mitsukoshi"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

33 shops from all over Japan will participate. We will introduce a blend of notable coffee-related items, people, and events. This eight-day event will be a condensed version of Japan's coffee culture, which is attracting attention from around the world.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Ginza Mitsukoshi will be holding its first-ever "GINZA COFFEE FESTIVAL 2026," a festival where visitors can experience the current state of Japanese coffee culture, from February 16th (Mon.) to February 23rd (Mon., national holiday) 2026, at the event venue on the 7th floor of the new building. Coffee specialists from 33 shops (including one-day-only establishments) from around the country, from renowned cafes to modern specialty roasters, will be gathering to demonstrate artisanal techniques such as flannel drip and Italian espresso, offer tastings, and offer food and sweets. In Ginza, the birthplace of cafe culture, the eight-day event will condense Japan's coffee culture.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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"GINZA COFFEE FESTIVAL 2026"
Period: February 16th (Mon) to February 23rd (Mon, national holiday), 2026 [Ends at 6pm on the last day]
Venue: Ginza Mitsukoshi New Building 7th floor event hall *Free admission<\/strong>
*The place to exchange your tasting ticket is Ginza Terrace on the 9th floor of the new building.<\/strong>
*In order to reduce congestion at the venue, we may restrict entry to the event venue on the 7th floor of the new building.<\/strong><\/p>\n

[View details]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

A special box set featuring the 1st to 4th Wave "History of Japanese Coffee" is now available<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Japan's Coffee Stream – The History of Japanese Coffee: 1st \/ 2nd \/ 3rd \/ 4th Wave Tasting Set: 4,981 yen (80g each \/ 1 bag of each, total 4 bags \/ delivered as coffee beans)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This is a tasting set of coffee beans that represent the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th waves of Japanese coffee history. The unit "Outsiders," of which advisory member Ogiwara is a member, has created a special box inspired by the theme of this event! It will be on sale at the venue and on the online gift site "MOO:D MARK by ISETAN" operated by Mitsukoshi Isetan.<\/p>\n

\u25a0MOO:D MARK by ISETAN (Isetan Mitsukoshi Online Gift Site)
https:\/\/isetan.mistore.jp\/moodmark\/journal0123\/012332\/<\/a>
Pre-orders will be accepted from 10:00 AM on Friday, February 6th. *The start time of sales may be delayed due to various circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[On sale from 10:00 AM on Sunday, February 1st] This special ticket brings together cutting-edge coffee shops, cafes, roasters, and baristas from all over Japan, all of whom are driving Japan's unique coffee culture!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

We will be selling "tasting tickets" that come with five coffee stickers for tasting different coffees from the shops gathered at the venue. If you bring a coffee sticker to a shop that interests you, you will be given a sample coffee on the spot in exchange for the coffee sticker.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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The image is for illustrative purposes only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

[COFFEE LOVER Set]<\/strong>
Tasting ticket with souvenir (limited to 300 items) 3,300 yen (set of 5 coffee stickers, 1 original sticker, 1 set of 2 original drawstring bags (approx. W16 x H18cm))
*Coffee stickers, original stickers, and original drawstring bags will be handed out at the special counter in Ginza Terrace on the 9th floor of the new building on the day of use. Delivery is not available.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

*We also sell a [Basic Starter Set] tasting ticket for 2,500 yen (a set of 5 coffee stickers and 1 original sticker).<\/strong>
* Sample coffee will be served in a special paper cup.
*The number of coffee stickers required varies depending on the type of coffee you are offering.
*Some shops do not accept coffee stickers.
*In addition to the coffee stickers, some shops also sell regular-sized coffee by the cup.<\/p>\n

[Click here to purchase a tasting ticket exchange voucher]<\/a><\/strong>
You will be redirected to the Asoview! website.<\/p>\n

[Click here for details]<\/strong><\/a>
Please check the special website for details and precautions before purchasing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

List of participating shops<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

[Coffee brands] *In alphabetical order<\/strong>
Outsiders, Yamanashi \/ AKITO COFFEE, Tokyo \/ ACID COFFEE TOKYO, Nagasaki \/ ATTIC COFFEE AND DINING, Kumamoto \/ AND COFFEE ROASTERS, Kyoto \/ Unir, Osaka \/ ULT COFFEE, Espresso Italiano Bar, Fukuoka \/ COFFEE COUNTY, Ibaraki \/ SAZA COFFEE, Osaka \/ SYUHARI COFFEE IMPORTERS, Niigata \/ Days Coffee Roaster, Aichi \/ TRUNK COFFEE, Tokyo \/ NOUDO (Taizo Iwasaki), Osaka \/ BARISTA MAP Coffee Roasters, Chiba \/ PHILOCOFFEA, Okinawa \/ MAME POLEPOLE, Hokkaido \/ Miyakoshiya Coffee, Osaka \/ Mel Coffee Roasters, Tokyo \/ LATTE ART MANIA, Osaka \/ WAKO COFFEE<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[Japan Nel Drip Coffee Promotion Association Daily Opening Brand]<\/strong>
Fukuoka \/ Coffee Bimi (opening on Monday, February 16th)
Chiba \/ Cafe Izumi (Opening on Tuesday, February 17th)
Ishikawa \/ Kanazawaya Coffee Shop (Opening on Wednesday, February 18th)
Fukuoka \/ Home-roasted Coffee Rankan (Opening on Thursday, February 19th)
Wakayama \/ Coffee Mokuren (Opening on Friday, February 20th)
Tokushima \/ TOKUSHIMA COFFEE WORKS (Opening on Saturday, February 21st)
Japan Nel Drip Coffee Promotion Association (Opening on Sunday, February 22nd)
Iwate \/ Old Coffee Shop Weaver (Opening on Monday, February 23rd)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[Food stalls and participating brands]<\/strong>
Tokyo \/ GESHARY COFFEE, Tokyo \/ P\u00e2tisserie BIGARREAUX, Tokyo \/ MIA MIA Friends
*The following stores and exhibitors will be located within MIAMIA Friends: Ehime \/ NICE TOUCH BURGER, Takahashi Convenience Store (exhibition only), Cadota (exhibition only)<\/p>\n

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[This event is the only way to experience this] Specialists will be gathering together. Come experience the artisanal craftsmanship of our specialty coffees, such as flannel drip, Italian espresso, and latte.<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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Espresso Italiano Bar Chihiro Yokoyama<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Italian Espresso \/ Espresso Italiano Bar by Chihiro Yokoyama, Latte \/ LATTE ART MANIA
Demonstrations by the Nel Drip\/Japan Nel Drip Coffee Promotion Association will be held at the venue every day.
*The Nel drip demonstration will change daily. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Date<\/td>\n performer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Held every day during the event<\/td>\n Italian Espresso\/Espresso Italia Nobar, Chihiro Yokoyama<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Held every day during the event<\/td>\n Latte\/LATTE ART MANIA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Held every day during the event<\/td>\n Nel Drip \/ Japan Nel Drip Coffee Promotion Association<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n *The flannel drip demonstration will change daily. Please see below.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 16th (Monday)<\/td>\n Coffee Bimi (Fukuoka)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 17th (Tuesday)<\/td>\n Cafe Izumi (Chiba)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wednesday, February 18th<\/td>\n Kanazawaya Coffee Shop (Ishikawa)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 19th (Thursday)<\/td>\n Rankan Home-Roasted Coffee (Fukuoka)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 20th (Friday)<\/td>\n Coffee Mokuren (Wakayama)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, February 21st<\/td>\n TOKUSHIMA COFFEE WORKS (Tokushima)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 22nd (Sunday)<\/td>\n Japan Nel Drip Coffee Promotion Association Director: Yoshimi Takano<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 23rd (Monday\/Holiday)<\/td>\n Old Coffee Shop Weaver (Iwate)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

*Please visit our website for more details.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[Don't miss this!] A limited-time lineup of foods that go perfectly with coffee to make any coffee lover smile<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
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<GESHARY COFFEE> Geisha Soft Serve Ice Cream <Limited to 200 per day> 880 yen (1 piece)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<P\u00e2tisserie BIGARREAUX> Financier <Limited to 100 per day> 428 yen (1 piece)
*Tickets will be on sale from noon each day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<MIA MIA Friends>
Takahashi Convenience Store, Cadota, NICE TOUCH BURGER<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<Takahashi Convenience Store> Cinnamon Donut <Limited to 100 per day> 660 yen (1 piece)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cadota Granola (Limited to 100 per day) 951 yen (1 piece)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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NICE TOUCH BURGER Hamburgers (Limited to 80 per day) Starting from 1,430 yen (1 burger)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

~Event Advisory Team~ Blending the perspectives of three people to create an event that creates a chemical reaction!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

This event will blend the perspectives of three people who are currently contributing to the coffee scene in various roles, and you can experience the chemical reaction that occurs when different perspectives are combined!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Taizo Iwasaki (Coffee journalist\/NOUDO owner)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Japan's coffee culture, boasting unparalleled diversity and depth in the world, will come together in Ginza, the birthplace of coffee-drinking culture. Experience the colorful charm of cutting-edge specialty coffee roasters, as well as a demonstration of the classic Nel drip method still used to this day, the world of stylish, authentic Italian espresso enjoyed standing up, and the pairing of mellow sweets, along with the casual bustle of the local coffee scene that blends seamlessly into the streets. Come and enjoy this never-before-seen fusion of diverse cultural influences!<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Satoshi Kasuya (WBrC 2016 Champion\/PHILOCOFFEA Owner)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year's exhibitors are only the most representative specialty coffee shops in modern Japan. We hope you will visit the festival every day, not just one day, and experience the current coffee scene at as many coffee shops as possible. Ginza holds an extremely important place in the history of coffee in Japan. We hope you will enjoy not only specialty coffee, but also coffee that has supported Japan up until now, as well as cutting-edge coffee, with all five senses.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Shun Ogiwara (WAKO COFFEE roaster\/YouTuber and book publisher)<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hope that people in their 20s and 30s, like me, will be able to experience the history of Japanese coffee, including its coffee-drinking culture, through this event. The city of Ginza has been at the forefront of watching the transformation of coffee from a "drink" to a "culture." Coffee takes on a deeper meaning when you don't just consider the cup in front of you as the whole world, but also experience the time, ideas, and aesthetic sense that lie behind it. This festival is a uniquely Ginza venue where traditional coffee-drinking culture and modern specialty coffee intersect. I hope that this encounter will broaden your knowledge and spark new interests.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[Click here for the special website]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Venue Map<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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[Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Co., Ltd.] Press release<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

<Past related articles>
Ginza Mitsukoshi's Sweets Collection 2026 will be held from January 21st (Wednesday), featuring unique chocolates from approximately 50 brands from 13 countries around the world.<\/a><\/p>\n

Prada Beauty opens its first store in the Ginza area, the Prada Beauty Store at Ginza Mitsukoshi<\/a><\/p>\n

Breitling Boutique Opens at Ginza Mitsukoshi<\/a><\/p>\n

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