# Coffee market developments in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coffee-market-developments-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-09-20T02:00:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Japanese coffee market is seeing activity from both domestic and international players. Ogawa Coffee updated its specialty drip coffee series in September 2026, introducing refreshed packaging to better communicate flavor profiles for its Brazilian and El Salvador bean blends.

Simultaneously, international brands are expanding their footprint in major Japanese cities. South Korean brand JM COFFEE opened its first overseas flagship in Tokyo’s Ginza district, while Chinese chain Cotti Coffee established its first location in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. These international expansions appear to focus on specialty offerings and high cost-performance models.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: International coffee brands expand presence in Tokyo and Kobe

International coffee brands JM COFFEE from South Korea and Cotti Coffee from China are expanding in Japan with new locations in Tokyo's Yurakucho and Kobe's Motomachi districts.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-coffee-brands-expand-presence-in-tokyo-and-kobe

### 2026-09-09: Ogawa Coffee renews specialty drip coffee series

Ogawa Coffee has renewed its specialty coffee drip coffee series in Japan, featuring updated packaging and distinct flavor profiles from Brazil and El Salvador.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ogawa-coffee-renews-specialty-drip-coffee-series

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