Japanese cafes are among the favorite places for locals and visitors alike to unwind with a drink, relax, and soak in the unique atmosphere. These cafes offer experiences that showcase the culture and creativity of Japan, ranging from modern and themed cafes to animal cafes, each with a unique menu reflecting seasonal ingredients and the latest trends.

Character cafes, in particular, provide a must-visit destination for tourists and fans. While many of these cafes feature limited-time events dedicated to popular characters, some continuously offer character-themed menus. These cafes offer unique experiences, exclusive merchandise, and themed menus that delight visitors of all ages.

If you’re searching for the best character cafe events and collaborations in Japan, look no further. In this article, I will share some of the most exciting character cafe events happening in 2025.

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1. Nintama Rantaro x Tower Records Cafe Collaboration

A cafe collaboration between the popular Japanese anime Nintama Rantaro and Tower Records Cafe was held in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka stores. Featuring themed menus, displays, decorations, and goods.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location and Date:

• TOWER RECORDS CAFE Shibuya store
  January 30 to February 18, 2-25
• TOWER RECORDS CAFE Nagoya Sakae Skyle Store
  February 6 to 17, 2025
• TOWER RECORDS CAFE Umeda NU Chayamachi store
  January 30 to February 16, 2025
• TOWER RECORDS CAFE Fukuoka store
  February 6 to 18, 2025

Website: https://tower.jp/article/news/2024/12/24/c101

2. Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe x Sweet Paradise

The popular Japanese anime and manga series Jujutsu Kaisen is in Sweet Paradise and available for a limited time in all stores in Japan.

Genre: Collaboration
Location and Date:

• January 28 to February 27, 2025
  Sweets Paradise Shinjuku East Exit
  Sweets Paradise Machida Modi store
  Sweets Paradise Yokohama Vivre store
  Sweets Paradise LaLaport TOKYO-BAY store
  
• January 28 to February 16, 2025
  Sweets Paradise Hiroshima Parco store
  
• January 31 to February 27, 2025
  Sweets Paradise Nagoya Spiral Towers
  Sweets Paradise Umeda store
• February 3 to 27, 2025
  Sweets Paradise Marui Omiya store
  Sweets Paradise Sendai Parco store *The store will be closed on 2/18 (Tuesday)
  Sweets Paradise Fukuoka Parco store *The store will be closed on Thursday, February 20th.
  

Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/

3. Chiikawa Restaurant x The Guest Cafe & Diner Parco Store (Osaka, Nagoya)

The Chiikawa Restaurant and The Guest Cafe & Diner Parco Store collaboration will be held in Osaka and the Nagoya Parco store will feature decorations, and themed menus inspired by the popular Chiikawa character good for family and fans. In addition to the theme menu, limited edition goods are available at the event.

Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
Osaka

• Chiikawa Restaurant Shinsaibashi Parco
  November 8, 2024 to February 3, 2025

Nagoya

• Chikawa Restaurant Nagoya Parco
  November 22, 2024 to February 16, 2025

Website: https://the-guest.com/

4. Pingu Cafe in Tokyo

In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the character Pingu, a themed cafe will be held with a white winter theme available for a limited of time featuring themed menus, illustration and limited edition items.

Genre: Cafe
Location: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi store
Date: December 19, 2024 to February 9, 2025
Website: https://pingu.f-ent.jp/

5. My Melody Cafe Heartful Party

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the character My Melody, a themed cafe My Melody a Heartful Party will be held in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Miyagi featuring a theme menus, illustration and limited edition items.

Genre: Cafe
Location and Dates:
Tokyo

• BOX cafe&space Q Plaza Harajuku store
  December 12, 2024 to January 26, 2025

Nagoya

• Kawara CAFE＆KITCHEN Nagoya PARCO store
  December 20, 2024 to January 26, 2025

Osaka

• BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA 1st store
  January 17 to March 2, 2025

Miyagi

• BALLER:S Aeon Mall Shinrifu store
  December 19, 2024 to February 2, 2025

Website: https://mymelody-50th.theme-cafe.jp/

6. Pokemon x Kogei Cafe

It is a collaboration exhibition featuring traditional Japanese craftsmanship with the famous Japanese character Pokemon. Various Kogei artworks of Pokemon characters will be exhibited and some exclusive merchandise will also be available to purchase at the event. In addition, to this collaboration Pokomen cafe offer various themed menu inspired by the character.

Genre: Collaboration
Location: Azabudai Hills Gallery
Dates: November 1, 2024 to February 2, 2025 (closed on 31 December 2024)
Website: https://kogei.pokemon.co.jp/en/

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Access	3 minutes walk from Kamiyacho Station.

7. Kimetsu no Yaiba Pillar Exhibition and Cafe

A special exhibition and cafe collaboration of the popular Japanese anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba featuring various exhibitions, artworks, displays of the most well-known characters, and a themed menu and drinks for each character.

Genre: Exhibition and Cafe
Location: Creative Museum Tokyo
Date: November 2, 2024 to March 2, 2025
Website: https://kimetsu.com/hashiraten/

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Access	3 minutes walk from Kyobashi Station.

8. Fullmetal Alchemist x Yomi no Tsugai Cafe Collaboration

The cafe collaboration of Fullmetal Alchemist and Yomi no Tsugai held in Tokyo and Osaka features a food menu, gifts, limited edition items, and displays inspired by the characters.

Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location and Dates:
Tokyo

• Motto Cafe Ikebukuro Store
  January 29 to April 20, 2025

Osaka (Coming Soon)

• Motto Cafe Osaka Store
  April 9 to June 8, 2025

Website: https://haganeyomi.motto-cafe.com/

9. Colorful Peach x Sanrio Characters in Sweet Paradise

A collaboration cafe of the Japanese live group Colorful Peach and Sanrio Characters in Sweet Paradise featuring themed menus, and limited edition items inspired by characters.

Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
January 3 to February 2, 2025

• Sweet Paradise Ikebukuro

January 3 to 29, 2025

• Sweet Paradise Umeda Store
• Sweet Paradise Nagoya Spiral Tower

January 3 to 19, 2025

• Sweet Paradise Sendai PARCO Store
• Sweet Paradise Fukuoka PARCO Store

January 6 to February 2, 2025

• Sweet Paradise Kawasaki DICE Store

Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/collaboration/clpc-sanrio

10. Blue Lock x Smile Base Cafe Collaboration

A collaboration cafe event of the popular Japanese TV anime Blue Lock with the Smile Base Cafe which the characters are dressed in Chinese costumes. Food menus inspired by the characters and various goods are available.

Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
Tokyo

• SMILE BASE CAFE Ikebukuro store
  December 7 to 30, 2024

Aichi

• SMILE BASE CAFE Nagoya Sakae store
  January 7 to 20, 2025

Osaka

• SMILE BASE CAFE Shinsaibashi store
  January 25 to February 9, 2025

Website: https://smilebase.co.jp/

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