10 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. 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 theme menus, illustrations, 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/
2. 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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3 minutes walk from Kyobashi Station. |
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3. 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/
4. Disney MARIE Cafe
OH MY CAFE Shinjuku will hold a theme character of Disney MARIE in celebration of the 55th anniversary of the release of “Aristocats” featuring character menus and exclusive items.
Genre: Cafe
Location: OH MY CAFE (Shinjuku MyLord)
Date: February 7 to March 16, 2025
Website: https://cat.ohmycafe.jp/
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1 minute walk from Shinjuku Station. |
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5. Tom and Jerry Diner
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Tom and Jerry Diner offer various food menus and collectible items inspired by the character with decoration and display giving the atmosphere for the visitor 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. The Rose of Versailles Special Afternoon Tea
Special afternoon tea of the iconic character the Rose of Versailles will be held in Hilton Tokyo Odaiba and feature elegant themed menus inspired by the characters. Exclusive memorabilia for the visitors and special merchandise are also available to purchase.
Genre: Afternoon Tea
Location: Hilton Tokyo Odaiba
Date: February 14 to March 21, 2025
Website: https://verbara-ant-ec.jp/
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3 minutes walk from Daiba Station. |
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9. 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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10. Sakamoto Days Cafe
Available for a limited time only the TV anime Sakamoto Days will hold a themed cafe for the first time in Tokyo and Osaka. Themed menus are inspired by the American diner, and various exclusive merchandise can be purchased.
Genre: Cafe
Location and Date:
- Tokyo: February 6 to March 9, 2025
BOX cafe&space Omotesando Hills store - Osaka: February 6 to March 9, 2025
BOX cafe&space Tennoji MIO store
Website: https://sakamotodays-cafe.f-ent.jp/
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