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Drop Coffee Roasters to open first Japanese store in Tokyo
Swedish specialty coffee brand Drop Coffee Roasters is set to make its Japanese debut. Industry Creation Co., Ltd. announced that the first Japanese location will open on September 18, 2026, at Nakano Marui in Tokyo.
Founded in Stockholm in 2009, Drop Coffee is recognized for its high-level roasting techniques and its commitment to the Nordic 'Fika' lifestyle, which emphasizes social connection through coffee breaks. The brand operates as a certified organic roaster and maintains long-term direct trade relationships, some lasting over a decade, with producers in regions including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Central America.
Co-owner Joanna Alm Leighton, a highly decorated roaster, has achieved multiple top rankings in the World Coffee Roasting Championship, supporting the brand's reputation for technical excellence.
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Drop Coffee Roasters · Industry Creation Co., Ltd. · Joanna Alm Leighton · Nakano Marui · Stockholm
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Drop Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee brand from Stockholm, Sweden.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Co-owner Joanna Alm Leighton has placed in the top four of the World Coffee Roasting Championship.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The brand utilizes direct trade partnerships with producers that have lasted over 10 years.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Industry Creation will open the first Japanese location of Drop Coffee Roasters on September 18, 2026, at Nakano Marui.