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Starbucks Japan asks customers to not use smartphones, laptops in its cafes for special eco event
- Casey Baseel
Dec 7, 2017 - Tweet
But oddly enough, they still want you to share the experience on social media.
- Japan
- (cafes • environment • Kyoto Protocol • Smartphones • Starbucks • technology)
Starbucks Japan releases their second round of Christmas-themed holiday drinks! 【Taste Test】
- Dale Roll
Nov 26, 2017
We’ve been looking forward to the Candied Pistachio and the Christmas Raspberry Mocha Frappucinos.
- Japan
- (Christmas • coffee • drinks • Frappucino • holiday • limited edition flavors • SNJO • Starbucks)
Starbucks opens at historic Japanese sites: Miyajima and the onsen that inspired Spirited Away
- Oona McGee
Nov 10, 2017
The global coffeehouse chain has two stunning stores planned for these world-famous tourist spots.
- Japan
- (cafes • coffee • Dogo Onsen • Hiroshima • Itsukushima • Miyajima • new openings • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • tourism • tourist sites • tourists • travel)
Starbucks Japan unveils new holiday season Frappuccino releases
- Oona McGee
Oct 27, 2017
With delicious flavours like these, it really is the season to be jolly.
- Japan
- (cafes • Christmas • coffees • drinks • Frappuccino • limited edition • Starbucks)
Sweet surprise! Starbucks Japan releases Mystery Frappuccino for Halloween
- Kay
Oct 26, 2017
And the mystery Frappuccino flavor is … ?
Starbucks You Are Here Collection expands to Japan with beautiful Mt. Fuji mugs
- Casey Baseel
Sep 28, 2017
Taking a look around these mugs is like taking a mini trip around Japan.
Starbucks’ first-ever Japanese hojicha tea Frappuccino is here, but how’s it taste?【Taste test】
- Casey Baseel
Sep 19, 2017
After the incredible success of the green tea Frappuccino, Meg tries out the new tea flavor exclusive to Japan.
- Japan
- (drinks • Frappuccino • green tea • hojicha • Meg • Starbucks • sweets • taste test • tea)
Move over, matcha. Starbucks makes its first-ever hojicha roasted green tea Frappuccino
- Casey Baseel
Sep 5, 2017
The coffeehouse chain dives deeper into the world of Japanese tea.
- Japan
- (cafes • COK • drinks • Frappuccinos • grape • green tea • hojicha • Starbucks • sweets • tea)
Starbucks starts selling sushi in America, calls it a “burrito” and “sandwich” for some reason
- Casey Baseel
Aug 24, 2017
Not all edible cylinders are burritos.
Nagasaki Starbucks marks anniversary of World War II’s end with powerful message of peace
- Casey Baseel
Aug 17, 2017
Coffeehouse chalkboard encourages customers to think about situations in coffee-growing regions of the world.
Starbucks adds new summertime Frappuccino to their menu in Japan
- Oona McGee
Jun 30, 2017
This year, customers can enjoy a citrus ingredient not often found on the Japanese mainland in Starbucks’ signature beverage.
- Japan
- (citrus • drinks • Frappuccino • limited edition • Starbucks • summer • yoghurt • yogurt • yogurt drink)
New Kyoto Starbucks has the beauty, historical pedigree to be a sightseeing attraction itself
- Casey Baseel
Jun 24, 2017
Century-old teahouse starts new life with tatami floors, zabuton cushions for customers.
Starbucks Japan brings out Shaken Watermelon and Passion Tea for a limited time
- Oona McGee
Jun 22, 2017
With so many refreshing ingredients hidden inside, this new beverage looks set to be the drink of the summer.
- Japan
- (drinks • passionfruit • Starbucks • tea • Teavana • watermelon)
Starbucks Japan releases matcha scones and doughnuts with their new matcha Frappuccino
- Oona McGee
Jun 15, 2017
Come with us as we eat and drink our way through the newest green tea treats from Starbucks.
- Japan
- (cafes • cakes • coffee • donuts • doughnuts • drinks • Frappuccino • green tea • matcha • scones • Starbucks • sweets)
Starbucks Japan brings out a new green tea Frappuccino topped with a whole chocolate mini cake
- Casey Baseel
Jun 2, 2017
Beloved flavors from different parts of the globe combine in dessert drink that promises to taste out of this world.
Former employee shows us why a Starbucks “Tall Latte” is a sucker bet
- Master Blaster
Jun 1, 2017
A simple design issue dictates that all lattes are not created equal.
Bring on the spicy chill with our recommended customized Starbucks drink — chai Frappuccino!
- Kay
May 20, 2017
Take a look at the latest Frappuccino customization hack!
Fancy a stylish Starbucks picnic sheet to go along with your order? You can get one free in Japan
- Koh Ruide
May 15, 2017
Coffee house is giving out cool freebie if you order a drink and a sandwich.
How to make Starbucks Japan’s American Cherry Pie Frappuccino even better
- Koh Ruide
May 14, 2017
When in doubt, the answer is always “more pie“.
- Japan
- (cherry • crazy • drinks • food • Frappuccino • funny • P.K. Sanjun • pie • Starbucks • sweets)
Here’s your handy Japanese Frappuccino reference chart to help you pick what to have at Starbucks
- Casey Baseel
May 4, 2017
Can’t decide between all of the different Starbucks Frappuccino in Japan? We’re here to help!
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