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Is Starbucks Japan’s new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino worthy of your love?

• Oona McGee
  Jan 15, 2026
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With three drinks vying for our attention, we pick our favourites for your consideration.

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Starbucks Japan releases new popcorn Frappuccino at one special location

• Oona McGee
  Jan 12, 2026

Popcorn with espresso is the new must-try drink of the year.

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Starbucks Japan releases new Frappuccino and latte for Valentine’s Day

• Oona McGee
  Jan 10, 2026

This limited-edition romance is said to be deeply delicious.

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Starbucks Japan releases new zodiac chilled cup drink for 2026

• Oona McGee
  Dec 23, 2025

Limited-edition drink celebrates the Year of the Horse with gorgeous Japanese details. 

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Starbucks Japan unveils new S’mores Frappuccino and latte for Christmas 2025

• Oona McGee
  Nov 19, 2025

With a new cake and hot apple cider joining the festivities, this is shaping up to be a delicious holiday season.

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Starbucks Japan releases new Christmas drink that can be topped with whipped cream

• Oona McGee
  Nov 1, 2025

Japan-exclusive beverage promises to be a feast for the eyes this holiday season. 

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Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas Frappuccino and holiday drinks for 2025

• Oona McGee
  Oct 29, 2025

With Halloween yet to come, Starbucks is already serving up festive cheer.

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Starbucks Japan releases new latte containing an unusual floral ingredient

• Oona McGee
  Oct 9, 2025

Limited-edition release turns a Japanese autumn flower into a beverage.

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Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new pyjama drink and goods in collaboration with Gelato Pique

• Oona McGee
  Sep 23, 2025

Japanese loungewear and sleepwear brand takes “wearable dessert” concept to new levels.

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Starbucks Japan vs. Tully’s Coffee: Which limited-edition autumn drink is better?

• Oona McGee
  Sep 6, 2025

Two companies from Seattle go head-to-head in Japan. 

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Starbucks releases a Kyoto Matcha Latte in Japan for a limited time

• Oona McGee
  Aug 29, 2025

Japan-exclusive Starbucks drink will transport you to Kyoto… then Seattle, if you’re lucky.

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Starbucks Japan releases a new hojicha mousse latte for autumn

• Oona McGee
  Aug 28, 2025

Move aside, Frappuccinos, this autumn is all about the roasted green tea latte.

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Starbucks Japan releases a Joyful Mango Earl Grey Tea Latte at 7-Eleven

• Oona McGee
  Jun 10, 2025

A summer drink that can only be found at select locations.

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Starbucks Japan unveils new matcha cherry blossom Frappuccino for sakura season

• Oona McGee
  Feb 21, 2025

Special release includes a Sakura Roasted Green Tea Latte filled with Japanese ingredients. 

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Starbucks Ginza House now sells the most expensive matcha Frappuccino in Japan

• Oona McGee
  Feb 19, 2025

New Uji matcha drinks you can only get at this location, but are they worth the high price tag?

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Starbucks Ginza House opens in Japan, with exclusive matcha drinks you can’t get anywhere else

• Oona McGee
  Feb 15, 2025

Chain’s 2,000th store brings things full circle for the green mermaid in Japan.

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Ruru Cafe Shibuya wows customers by serving coffee and sweets on unique water tables

• Oona McGee
  Feb 7, 2025

A new Tokyo hotspot, where your meal looks like it’s floating on water.

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Starbucks Japan releases new Ruby Chocolate Frappuccino for Valentine’s Day

• Oona McGee
  Jan 22, 2025

Drink a ruby, with the exquisite flavours of the world’s “fourth chocolate”.

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Starbucks releases a new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino in Japan, but is it worth the calories?

• Oona McGee
  Jan 17, 2025

Chocolatey new beverage wants to seduce you, along with its hot partner.

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Starbucks unveils new Valentine’s Day Frappuccino in Japan

• Oona McGee
  Jan 9, 2025

Three limited-edition drinks that taste like a chocolate symphony.

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