15 Best Character Cafes in Japan 2025
Best Limited-Time Character Cafes in 2025
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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. The Little Mermaid Cafe
The Disney character, Little Mermaid will be holding a themed cafe in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya featuring a special themed character menu allowing the visitor to enjoy Ariel’s fantasy of dreaming the human world. Some collectible items and exclusive merchandise are also available.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
- Tokyo: OH MY CAFE (Omotesando Hills)
April 18 to June 8, 2025 - Osaka: Collab_Index Shinsaibashi
April 24 to June 8, 2025 - Nagoya: BOX cafe&space Nagoya Lachic 2nd store
April 18 to June 1, 2025
Website: https://mermaid2025.ohmycafe.jp/
For more information about the event, check the following article!
▶Little Mermaid Cafe in Japan 2025
2. Zootopia Cafe
Inspired by the movie Zootopia, OH MY CAFE will be holding Zootopia Cafe in three cities Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. Featuring a food and beverages menu inspired by the characters along with some limited edition items.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
- Tokyo: BOX cafe&space Lumine Est Shinjuku store
March 7 to April 20, 2025 - Osaka: BOX cafe&space KITTE OSAKA 1st store
March 7 to April 20, 2025 - Nagoya: BOX cafe&space Nagoya Lachic 1st store
March 7 to April 20, 2025
Website: https://zoo2025.ohmycafe.jp/
3. Minnie & Daisy Cafe
The two well-known Disney characters, Minnie and Daisy, will be holding an event in Tokyo and Osaka called the “Minnie and Daisy Cafe,” featuring food menus and limited edition items inspired by the characters.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
- Tokyo: BOX cafe&space Tokyo Solamachi store
February 14 to April 6, 2025 - Osaka: BOX cafe&space HEP FIVE store
February 28 to March 30, 2025
Website: https://kawaii.ohmycafe.jp/
4. Detective CONAN Cafe∼Spring
Detective Conan cafe is a special-themed cafe inspired by the popular, iconic manga and anime series “Detective Conan” held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hokkaido, Miyagi, and Fukuoka. It features exclusive themed food and drinks as well as exclusive merchandise available for a limited time only.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Miyagi, Hokkaido and Fukuoka
Date: Depends on the location (See the article below)
Website: https://jw-webmagazine.com/detective-conan-cafe-in-japan-2025-spring/
For more information about the event, check the following article!
▶︎Detective Conan Cafe in Japan 2025 Spring
5. 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/
6. TV Anime Dandadan Cafe
A special theme cafe inspired by the TV anime Dandadan, a popular Japanese manga written by Yukinobu Tatsu. Offer special food, desserts, and drinks, as well as exclusive merchandise and collectible items available for a limited time.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Tokyo, Osaka, and Miyagi
Date: March 13 to April 20, 2025 (See the article below)
Website: https://jw-webmagazine.com/tv-anime-dandadan-cafe-2025/
For more information about this event, check the following article!
7. Hangyodon 40th Anniversary Cafe
Hangyadon is a Japanese character created by Sanrio in Japan, and it is celebrating its 40th anniversary in a themed cafe that will be held in four cities in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and Hokkaido for a limited time only, featuring a food menu with the Hanami and Sakura theme.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
- Tokyo: BOX cafe&space Q Plaza Harajuku store
March 6 to April 20, 2025 - Osaka: BOX cafe&space Tennoji MIO store
March 13 to April 20, 2025 - Nagoya: BOX cafe&space Global Gate Nagoya 2nd store
March 6 to April 20, 2025 - Hokkaido: Cafe Interlude at Kochanfour Shinkawadori
March 12 to April 13, 2025
Website: https://hangyodon-cafe-40th.theme-cafe.jp/
8. Tom and Jerry Diner
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Tom and Jerry Diner offers various food menus and collectible items inspired by the characters, with decorations and displays that give the atmosphere for visitors to enter the Tom and Jerry world.
Genre: Cafe
Location: 10F City Dining Kuten, JR Hakata City
Date: February 10 to May 11, 2025
Website: https://benelic.com/tomandjerry_diner/
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1 minute walk from Hakata Station. |
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9. Doraemon the Movie Motif: Limited Time Cafe
The Doraemon the Movie Cafe will be held at Cafe Fan Base in Yokohama featuring theme menus and exclusive items inspired by the characters.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Cafe Fan Base, Landmark Plaza Yokohama
Date: February 7 to April 6, 2025
Website: https://cafefanbase.com/event/doraemon2025/
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6 minutes walk from Minatomirai Station. |
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10. Touken Ranbu Cafe 4th Edition
Tokyo Parade will host the 4th Edition of the Touken Ranbu collaboration cafe, featuring a character-inspired menu item and merchandise.
Genre: Cafe
Location: TOKYO PARADE goods&cafe Shibuya Parco 6F
Date: February 20 to April 21, 2025
Website: https://cafe.parco.jp/parade/
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7 minutes walk from Shibuya Station. |
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11. Chiikawa Restaurant Drink Stand Sapporo Branch
Parco Sapporo branch holds a Chiikawa restaurant drink stand offering main menus with various signature drinks and merchandise.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Parco Sapporo Branch
Date: March 8 to April 20, 2025
Website: https://the-guest.com/chiikawarestaurant_drink_sapporo/
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2 minutes walk from Odori Station. |
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12. Ranma 1/2 Nekohanten x Shinsaibashi PARCO Collaboration Cafe
The Japanese manga series Ranma 1/2 “Nekohanten” is holding a collaboration cafe with THE GUEST cafe & diner in Shinsaibashi PARCO Osaka. Offering food menus inspired by the Chinese Restaurant and goods inspired by the characters.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: THE GUEST Cafe & Diner Shinsaibashi Store
Date: March 28 to May 6, 2025
Website: https://the-guest.com/ranma_nekohanten_osaka/
13. WIND BREAKER x Sweet Paradise (Collaboration Cafe)
The Japanese anime Wind Breaker will collaborate with Sweet Paradise Cafe in all branches across Japan, offering a themed menu, limited edition items, and decoration with the Painter-themed environment.
Genre: Cafe
Location: Sweet Paradise Stores
Date: April 1 to 30, 2025 ( Dates depend on Store)
Website: https://www.sweets-paradise.jp/
14. SAKAMOTO DAYS x Chugai Grace Cafe
The TV anime Sakamoto Days will be holding a collaboration with Chugai Grace Cafe in Tokyo, Shibuya for a limited time, featuring themed menus and limited edition items.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Shibuya MODI 7F
Date: April 4 to 30, 2025
Website: https://chugai-grace-cafe.jp/collaboration/sakamotodays/
15. Jujutsu Kaisen Exhibition x CAFE Lab
A special collaboration cafe with the popular Japanese anime Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen exhibition held in Osaka CAFE Lab allowing the fans and visitors to enjoy both the exhibition and themed menus.
Genre: Collaboration Cafe
Location: Grand Front Osaka North Building CAFE Lab 1F
Date: April 19 to June 9, 2025
Website: https://jujutsuten.com/special/
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