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Starbucks Japan releases first-ever spicy Frappuccino for a limited time
- Oona McGee
Jun 5, 2025 - Tweet
Exclusive beverage designed to make you breathe fire like a dragon.
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Starbucks Japan releases exclusive new matcha drinks at select stores this summer
- Oona McGee
Jun 3, 2025
Limited-edition drinks are like nothing the chain has ever produced before.
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Starbucks Japan has a new limited-edition Frappuccino for summer, but does it taste any good?
- Oona McGee
May 30, 2025
Do not disturb as our taste buds have checked out for the holidays.
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Starbucks Japan releases a new limited-edition drink that’s big on simplicity
- Oona McGee
May 21, 2025
We find out if simplicity equals perfection or a desire for more flavour.
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Starbucks Japan releases new Stanley bottles and exclusive drinkware at Reserve Roastery Tokyo
- Oona McGee
May 11, 2025
Add an air of sophistication to your coffee time with these gorgeous goods.
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How special is Starbucks Japan’s new “Special Ver.” Frappuccino?
- Oona McGee
May 1, 2025
Join us as we find out if this is a decadent improvement or a sneaky cash grab.
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Can Starbucks Japan’s new Chillax Sodas really help you relax and chill?
- Oona McGee
Apr 28, 2025
Customers in Japan get a new type of limited-edition drink this summer.
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Starbucks Japan launches new Chillax Soda drinks for summer
- Oona McGee
Apr 22, 2025
Starbucks and chill.
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Starbucks customers in Japan create a weird food hack that’s gone viral online
- Oona McGee
Apr 10, 2025
New food trend might seem crazy, but it actually works.
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Starbucks releases a new Frappuccino in Japan to help us “forget about everyday life”
- Oona McGee
Apr 8, 2025
A new drink and sweets to ease our sorrows.
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Starbucks Japan unveils exclusive new drinkware goods for summer
- Oona McGee
Apr 7, 2025
Mugs, cups and tumblers make a splash for a limited time.
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Starbucks Japan adds a new milk tea Frappucino to its lineup for a limited time
- Oona McGee
Mar 28, 2025
New collection champions a special Japanese tea blend at exclusive stores.
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Starbucks x Peanuts collaboration brings Joe Kind Snoopy to Japan with exclusive drinks and goods
- Oona McGee
Mar 18, 2025
Special Snoopy serves up kindness in this huge new release.
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Starbucks Japan unveils new limited-edition drinkware and goods for spring
- Oona McGee
Mar 12, 2025
Stanley cups and colour-changing tumblers are just some of the highlights in this mega collection.
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Starbucks releases a colour-changing Frappuccino in Japan
- Oona McGee
Mar 7, 2025
New secret ball makes the magic happen in this limited-edition beverage.
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Is Starbucks Japan’s new sakura matcha Frappuccino a green tea lover’s dream?
- Oona McGee
Mar 1, 2025
Final limited-edition drink for cherry blossom season is giving traditional Japanese sweet vibes.
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Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura drinkware collection, inspired by evening cherry blossoms
- Oona McGee
Feb 22, 2025
Tumblers, mugs, Stanley cups…and a blanket to keep you warm during night-time hanami picnics.
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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 Japan adds a new sakura latte to its menu for cherry blossom season
- Oona McGee
Feb 18, 2025
Under-the-radar drinks took Frappuccino customers by surprise on release day.
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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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