Pop-up Theme Cafes in Japan 2026 (Temporary Collaboration Cafes in Tokyo)

Tokyo: The Sun and the Moon Cafe, Mori Tower Center Building, Roppongi9th April - 21st June 2026

A theme cafe alongside the Sanrio exhibition in Roppongi, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Sanrio characters.

Tokyo: Cafe LishUntil 29th May 2026

A pop-up theme cafe for popular character Doraemon, to celebrate the release of their latest animated movie.

Tokyo: Emo Cafe, Harajuku1st - 15th April 2026

Osaka: Emo Cafe22nd April - 10th May 2026

Goblin Gnome Horn is a 2D action game. There are some fun dishes on the menu, with the characters enjoying the cherry blossoms.

Tokyo: Oh My Cafe, Omotesando Hills23rd April - 28th June 2026

An official Monsters Inc theme cafe from Disney. Just look at the theming on the dishes! The decor’s usually pretty good at Oh My Cafe too.

Tokyo: Sweets Paradise Shinjuku East ExitOsaka: Sweets Paradise Tennoji MioHiroshima: Sweets Paradise Hiroshima Parco 2nd - 29th April 2026

Yokohama: Sweets Paradise Yokohama VivreOmiya: Sweets Paradise Marui OmiyaSendai: Sweets Paradise Sendai ParcoNagoya: Sweets Paradise Nagoya Spiral Towers Kyoto: Sweets Paradise Kyoto Kawaramachi OPAFukuoka: Sweets Paradise Fukuoka Parco11th - 29th April 2026

Sweets Paradise is a chain of dessert buffet restaurants in Japan. For a limited time, there’s a special menu for the anime Jujutsu Kaisen, featuring the characters dressed as waiters.

Tokyo: Hiroman’s Coffee, Harajuku1st - 26th April 2026

A very pastel, kawaii cafe featuring cute characters from Magical Very Berry. Even if you don’t know the characters, you can still enjoy the cuteness! There’s a link to reserve a table on the venue’s Instagram page:

Tokyo: @Home maid cafe, Akihabara15th May - 31st July 2026

Osaka: @Home maid cafe7th August - 14th September 2026

@Home is a well-known maid cafe (it’s very cute!). During this collab with kawaii characters Sumikko Gurashi, there’ll be a special menu at the cafe. On 6th May there’s a stage at Kanda Myojin Shrine (a short walk from Akihabara) with performances by the maids and Sumikko Gurashi.

Tokyo: Decotto by Animate Cafe, Ikebukuro3rd - 26th April 2026

A waffle sandwich dinner themed cafe for the anime My Hero Academia.

Tokyo: BOX cafe&space SHIBUYA10923rd April - 31st May 2026

Osaka: BOX cafe&space, Tennoji Mio28th May - 28th June 2026

Nagoya: collabo index29th May - 12th July 2026

A theme cafe for cute character Rilakkuma, coinciding with the broadcast of the anime. It’s very cute, with some very fancy afternoon tea sets. The dome cakes can be savoury or sweet!

Tokyo: Tower Records Cafe, IkebukuroUntil 26th April 2026

A theme cafe for the Green Witch Arc of the Black Butler manga. There’s even a black pasta dish!

Tokyo: Tree VillageUntil 1st May 2026

Yokohama: Tree Village16th - 28th May 2026

Osaka: Tree VillageFukuoka: Tree Village23rd May - 4th June 2026

A cute pop-up theme cafe for the manga/anime Shugo Chara.

Tokyo: Collaboration Cafe Honpo Blanc, IkebukuroKobe: Concept Cafe Kobe by Sweets ParadiseUntil 10th May 2026

A theme cafe for the 15th anniversary of the Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL anime series. The dishes are inspired by the series eg Duel Meal and Barian’s Secret Love Katsu Don.

Tokyo: GiGO Ikebukuro18th April - 31st May 2026

As well as a Yu-Gi-Oh! theme cafe in Ikebukuro, there’ll be special items at take-out cafe stands at 9 other branches of GiGO, and Duel Yaki takoyaki.

Tokyo: Tea Specialty Shop Oshiado, Harajuku24th April - 17th May 2026

Chiramaru is a cute character who’s the mascot of Chira’s Art, an indie horror game studio. They’re surprisingly kawaii!! The cafe’s at two specialty tea shops - the other is Tessier Kanazawa.

Tokyo: Tree VillageOsaka: Tree VillageFukuoka: Tree VillageNow finished

Yokohama: Tree Village18th April - 15th May 2026

A pop-up cafe for the manga Golden Kamuy, with food inspired by the Forest Starry Sky Cafe.

Tokyo: BOX cafe & space Matsumotokiyoshi Ikebukuro Second Store19th March - 10th May 2026

Tokyo: BOX cafe & space, Shibuya 10919th March - 19th April 2026

Osaka: BOX cafe & space KITTE OSAKA19th March - 19th April 2026

PompomPurin’s Stay-At-Home Cafe is to celebrate their 30th anniversary. The menu’s really cute! Happy Birthday Pompompurin!

Tokyo: Mary Burger, Seibu department store, Shibuya 13th march - 12th April 2026

A cute theme cafe for Kuso Hamuchan’s 10th anniversary.

Tokyo: My Charaful CafeNow finished

Osaka: My Charaful Cafe22nd April - 5th July 2026

A themed cafe for the anime Ouran High School Host Club. The menu isn’t all that themed, but there are strawberry sandwiches, and chocolate banana sandwiches, to takeaway.

Tokyo: OH MY CAFE, Omotesando Hills19th December 2025 - 19th April 2026

Tokyo: BOX cafe&space, Grandscape IkebukuroNagoya: BOX cafe&space, Nagoya Lachic 2nd StoreOsaka: BOX cafe&space KITTE Osaka 1st StoreNow finished

Oh My Cafe always hosts official Disney pop-up cafes - their latest is for Zootopia 2.

Tokyo: Square Enix Pop-up Cafe, ShinjukuNow finished

Osaka: Square Enix Pop-up CafeNow finished

Nagoya: Square Enix Pop-up Cafe10th April - 18th May 2026

Square Enix and Pasela present a long-term pop-up cafe. The first theme is Final Fantasy IX, which has two phases. The period’s divided into phases, with different menus and merchandise in each phase.

Tokyo: ufotable Mocktail Bar Ginza Opened 29th April 2025

A mocktail bar in Ginza for the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Reservations are by lottery:

Tokyo: Concept Cafe Ginza by Sweets ParadiseFrom 10th October 2025 (for one year)

A theme cafe in Ginza featuring characters Opanchusagi, Npochamu and Kimimaro. Unlike most pop-up cafes, it’ll be open for a whole year!