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Japanese specialty coffee industry events

Overview

The specialty coffee industry in Japan is highlighted through major industry events and technological showcases. The SCAJ 2026 World Specialty Coffee Conference and Exhibition, held at Tokyo Big Sight, featured hundreds of companies and focused on digital integration, such as mobile ordering platforms connected to professional coffee machines, alongside projects promoting high-quality beans like Venezuelan Geisha.

Following these industry developments, the Yokohama Coffee Festival 2026 was scheduled for late October, featuring 34 roasters and offering tasting experiences. Related technological advancements noted during the SCAJ event included specialized equipment like the ‘T. balance’ automatic table adjuster designed to stabilize surfaces for coffee service.

Entities

Saihoku Coffee · De'Longhi · Tokyo Big Sight · LBB · Nippon Maru Memorial Park

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Yokohama Coffee Festival 2026 to feature 34 roasters

    The Yokohama Coffee Festival 2026 will host 34 roasters in Yokohama, while T. Kato Co., Ltd. showcased hydraulic ‘T. balance’ table adjusters at the SCAJ 2026 coffee event.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    SCAJ 2026 coffee exhibition to be held at Tokyo Big Sight

    SCAJ 2026, a major specialty coffee exhibition, will be held at Tokyo Big Sight in October 2026, featuring digital ordering demonstrations and artisanal coffee showcases.

Sources

gizmodo.jp · japan-attractions.jp · prtimes.jp · wakkanaipress.com