If you're in Japan in 2026 and you're as crazy about themed cafes as I am, there are tons of them Temporary pop-up cafes throughout Tokyo and other cities. In addition to permanent restaurants, many cafes pop up for a limited time, usually themed around popular characters, movies, or video games. Reservations are highly recommended—they fill up incredibly fast!
Jujutsu Kaisen Café (Chugai Grace Cafe, Shibuya and Osaka)
📍 Tokyo (Shibuya MODI) + Osaka (Namba Marui)
📅 February 13 – March 29, 2026
👉 Collaboration with Jujutsu Kaisen themed menus.
📅 Reservations and access
✨ Reservations are not required. — you can try access without prior appointment if there are still places available.
✨ In Shibuya, the reception walk-in (without reservation) started from January 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM (local time).
✨ In Osaka (take-out only), the reception walk-in It started from January 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
✨ Entry priority Those who have it have it. book online, and then they let people in without a reservation depending on how many places are free on the same day.
📌 Practical summary:
🍜 Booking: Recommended if you want to secure a spot, because priority is always given to reservations.
🏃♂️ Walk-in: Yes, you can try to get in without a reservation — if there's space available when you arrive, they'll let you in.
⏱️ Tip: It's usually convenient to arrive at opening or before the shift If you don't have a reservation, be aware that the space tends to fill up quickly. (This is generally true of pop-up cafes, not just this one.)
Pop-up cafes - Doraemon Cafe
📍 Cafe Lish (Jimbocho, Tokyo)
📅 From February 24 to May 29, 2026 (usually open) 11:00 – 19:00)
🎉 Pop-up café inspired by the film Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's New Underwater Devil Castle, with a special themed menu based on underwater adventure, including seafood dishes, blue drinks and creative desserts 🐟🍤🧁.
✨ What awaits you
• Themed dishes such as Bongole Bianco of the Sea's Bounty, Underwater Buggy Omurice and Deep Sea Parfait 🍝🧁 (prices around ¥1,600–¥1,350, according to the latest published list).
• Specialty drinks like Deep Sea Blue Soda (approx. ¥850) 🥤, all inspired by the aquatic theme of the film.
• Decorated with movie posters, projected scenes, and comics available to read inside the cafe
🏃🏻♀️ How to get there
• Cafe Lish is in the 1st floor of the publishing house building Shogakukan, to Just a 1-minute walk from Jimbocho Station (Mita, Hanzomon, Shinjuku lines).
🕐 Best times
• The pop-up is active From February 24 to May 29, 2026, with general hours 11:00 – 19:00.
• I recommend go in the morning or early afternoon (11:00 – 14:00) If you want to avoid crowds, especially on weekends and holidays, when families and fans usually arrive.
📍 Tips for planning your visit
• Consider Visit before or after seeing the film (premiere February 27) — the coffee and the film share a theme, so it's ideal if you do both activities on the same day.
• If the weather is nice, You can combine the visit with a trip to nearby Kanda Park or a walk around Jimbocho., famous for its bookstores and cafes.
Pop-up cafes - One Piece Cafe Gene
📍 One Piece Cafe Gene (Shibuya PARCO, Tokyo)
📅 From February 7 to March 30, 2026 (first arc of the event, The Guest Cafe by PARCO, Shibuya PARCO 6F)
🎉 Official anime-inspired pop-up café ONE PIECEHere you can enjoy a themed menu based on iconic scenes from the anime and special dishes that celebrate the history of the Straw Hats.
✨ What awaits you
• Menu based on famous anime scenes: The café features a selection of dishes and drinks inspired by memorable moments and characters from ONE PIECE, with visually creative and themed options (the menu changes seasonally within the pop-up period).
• Themed decoration: The PARCO store in Shibuya is decorated with anime motifs, illustrations, and ambiance to immerse you in the world of anime. ONE PIECE.
• Limited Merchandise: There is an area with exclusive coffee products — such as keychains, acrylic stands, pins, glasses and other official souvenirs — that are only sold during the event.
🏃🏻♀️How to get there
Shibuya Park – the place where it is ONE PIECE CAFE GENE, inside the building in the 6th floor of THE GUEST CAFE BY PARCO. The event is located in Shibuya PARCO, 15‑1 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo.
From Shibuya Station
Exit the station via the exit Hachiko / Scramble Crossing (West Exit) — This is the main exit of the JR Yamanote complex.
Once outside, turn towards the Shibuya Scramble Intersection and walk a few 3–5 minutes towards Shibuya PARCO (It's right next to the intersection, in the same commercial area).
Enter Shibuya PARCO and take Take the elevator or stairs to the 6th floorThere it is THE GUEST CAFE BY PARCO, where the ONE PIECE CAFE GENE.
✨ How it works
• Coffee works with advance booking (priority) buying tickets at Lawson Ticket, which also usually include a novelty band/charm as a souvenir.
• If there are still places available, same-day entry without a reservation is also permitted.
• The usual schedule is 10:00 – 21:00 (last food orders ~20:00, drink ~20:30).
Sugo Chara Cafe
📅 From March 1 to 19, 2026 (all day during the event period)
🎉 Official pop-up café of the manga/anime Shugo Chara! at eeo Cafe, Ikebukuro, with a theme of type American diner and a special menu inspired by the series. 📺🍔🍰
✨ What awaits you
• Collaborative menu with themed dishes and drinks, designed to reflect the characters and mood of the anime (Shugo Chara!) — may include diner-style meals adapted with original manga illustrations 🍔🥤🍰.
• Decoration and ambiance inspired by the world of Shugo Chara!, with original artwork used on menus and cafe merchandise 🖼️✨.
• Exclusive goods/collabs Available only during the event, such as coaster illustrations or collectible character cards when you order from the menu 🍹🎁.
• The coffee system works with shifts by schedule, which means that Entire shifts are filled between sessions(to rotate clients) and there are last order from food to 6:00 PM / drinks at 6:30 PM daily.
Pop-up cafes - Sumikko Gurashi × @Home Maid Cafe
📅 Tokyo (Akihabara): from May 15 to July 31, 2026
📍 @Home Maid Cafe – Akiba Cultures Zone, Akihabara, Tokyo
📅 Osaka: from August 7 to September 14, 2026
📍 @Home Maid Cafe Osaka Main Store, Osaka
🎉 Collaborative pop-up café featuring kawaii characters Sumikko Gurashi and the iconic @Home Maid Cafe — with a special menu, themed decorations, exclusive goods and maids in original outfits for the collaboration 🫶🐾.
✨ What awaits you
• Special themed menu inspired by the characters of Sumikko Gurashi (Cute food and drinks that reflect the aesthetic of the series!) 🍰🥤
• Special decoration inside the cafe with motifs from the world of Sumikko Gurashi and original elements from the collaboration 🎀✨
• Exclusive collaboration goods available only during the event period (keychains, pins, coasters, etc.)
• The maids wear collaboration uniforms And there are thematic details everywhere.
✨ Special event
• May 6, 2026 there is one collaboration stage / special event at Kanda Myojin Hall (very close to Akihabara), where the characters of Sumikko Gurashi And the maids will participate in a live performance to celebrate the collaboration.
Zootopia 2 Cafe
📅 From December 19, 2025 to April 19, 2026 (usually open) 11:00 – 20:00)
📍 Zootopia 2 Cafe (BOX cafe&space, Grandscape Ikebukuro)
📅 From December 25, 2025 to March 1, 2026
📍 Zootopia 2 Cafe (BOX cafe&space KITTE Osaka 1st Store)
📅 From December 19, 2025 to March 8, 2026
🎉 Official pop-up café of Zootopia 2, organized by OH MY CAFE and BOX cafe&space with a themed menu inspired by the movie, colorful dishes and exclusive Disney merch 🇯🇵✨.
✨ What awaits you
• Menu inspired by characters from Zootopia 2 like Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde and friends, with fun and photogenic dishes and drinks 🥕🍹.
• Themed decorations and exclusive merchandise of the universe of Zootopia 2 (mugs, coasters, collectible coasters when you order drinks, etc.) 🎁🛍️.
• Healthy options, as the menu follows Disney's guidelines with lower salt and sugar options 🍽️.
🏃🏻♀️How to get there
• In Omotesando, he OH MY CAFE is inside Omotesando Hills B3, nearly Omotesando Station (Chiyoda Line) and Meiji-jingumae/Harajuku Station (Fukutoshin line).
• In Ikebukuro, he BOX cafe&space Grandscape Ikebukuro is at a few minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station (JR Yamanote Line).
• In Osaka, he BOX cafe&space KITTE Osaka is in KITTE Osaka 6F, directly connected to JR Osaka Station(Ideal if you're coming from Kyoto or Nara).
Monster Hunter Wilds x Hololive Cafe
📍 Monster Hunter Wilds × Hololive Cafe (Capcom Cafe, Ikebukuro – Tokyo / Umeda – Osaka)
📅 Until April 9, 2026 (Hours vary depending on the shopping center where each store is located)
🎉 Official pop-up café at Capcom Cafe with a double collaboration between Monster Hunter Wilds and the group of VTubers Hololive, with a themed menu, special decorations and exclusive merchandise from both franchises 🎮✨
✨ What awaits you
• Themed collaborative menu, with dishes and drinks inspired by the universe of Monster Hunter like in the VTubers of Hololive 🍖🥤
• Official decoration inside the Capcom Cafe, Combining game elements with illustrations from the collaboration 👀🎮
• Exclusive merchandise from the collaboration, Available only during the event (acrylic stands, keychains, etc.) 🎁🛍️
• Gifts with your order, such as coasters or collectible cards when ordering food or drinks (subject to availability and while supplies last)
Pop-up cafes - Pompompurin 30th Anniversary Cafe
📍 Pompompurin 30th Anniversary Cafe (BOX cafe & space, Ikebukuro / Shibuya 109 – Tokyo / KITTE Osaka)
📅 Ikebukuro: March 19 to May 10, 2026
📅 Shibuya and Osaka: from March 19 to April 19, 2026
🎉 Official pop-up café for the 30th anniversary of Pompompurin, with a “Stay-At-Home” theme and a super kawaii menu to celebrate her birthday 🐶🎂✨
✨ What awaits you
• Adorable themed menu, with dishes and drinks inspired by Pompompurin and its world, with a carefully crafted and very photogenic presentation 🍮🍰🥤
• Special anniversary decorations, with exclusive illustrations and a cozy atmosphere inspired by the “Stay-At-Home” concept 🏡💛
• Limited 30th Anniversary Merchandise, available only during the event (coasters, keychains, collectible goods) 🎁🛍️
• Gifts with your order, such as coasters or cards with anniversary designs when ordering food or drinks (while supplies last)
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If you're planning a trip to Japan in 2026, these pop-up cafes are the perfect excuse to add a unique and geeky touch to your itinerary. From anime collaborations to kawaii anniversaries, each one offers a unique experience that goes far beyond simply eating: here, you come to live the universe of your favorite characters. Just remember that these are temporary events, so if one catches your eye… don't leave it until the last minute or it might be gone.
| NAME OF THE COFFEE | DATES AND DETAILS |
|---|---|
| Anime and Manga Cafes | |
| Shugo Chara Cafe | Ikebukuro, Tokyo: March 1-19, 2026. "American Diner" aesthetic. |
| Doraemon Cafe | Cafe Lish, Tokyo: Until May 29, 2026. New movie special. |
| Jujutsu Kaisen Cafe | Tokyo and Osaka: Until March 29, 2026. Located in Shibuya Modi and Chugai Grace. |
| One Piece Cafe Gene | Shibuya Park, Tokyo: February 7 to March 30, 2026. Iconic Scenes Menu. |
| Golden Kamuy Cafe | Multicity: Tokyo (until March 6), Osaka/Fukuoka (March 28-April 9), Yokohama (April 18-May 15). |
| Girls Band Cry Cafe | National: Until March 15, 2026. Keyboard-shaped cheesecake. |
| Evangelion 30th Anniversary. | Yokohama: Until February 26, 2026. 30th Anniversary Special. |
| Demon Slayer Cafe | Tokyo: Until March 10, 2026. Theme: "Infinite Castle". |
| Love Live Cafe | Akihabara, Tokyo: Until March 8, 2026. 15th Anniversary Special. |
| Video Game Cafes | |
| Person 5 Cafe | Osaka: Until March 8, 2026. Includes coffee and LeBlanc curry. |
| FF IX 25th Anniv. | Nagoya: Until April 9, 2026. |
| Monster Hunter Wilds | Tokyo and Osaka: Until April 9, 2026. Collaboration with Hololive. |
| Overwatch 2 Cafe | Several locations: Until March 16, 2026 at Internet Cafe DiCE. |
| Dragon Quest 7 | Shinjuku, Tokyo: Until March 29, 2026 at Square Enix Cafe. |
| FF Pixel Remaster | Osaka and Nagoya: Osaka (until March 18) and Nagoya (April 10 - May 18). |
| Kawaii Characters and Collaborations | |
| Treasure x Hapidanbui | Tokyo and Osaka: Until the end of March 2026. K-pop and Sanrio. |
| Nyan Nyan Nyanko | Harajuku, Tokyo: Until March 19, 2026. Take-out at Milk Milk Milk. |
| Chairoikoguma Cafe | Tokyo and Kobe: March 5 to April 3, 2026. Includes the famous blue curry. |
| Rilakkuma x Ofuro | 13 locations: Until April 5, 2026. Menu in traditional Japanese baths. |
| Sumikko Gurashi | Maid Cafe: Tokyo (May 15-July 31) and Osaka (Aug 7-Sep 14). |
| Zootopia 2 Cafe | Tokyo and Osaka: Tokyo (until April) and Osaka (until March 8, 2026). |
| Opanchu Paradise | Ginza, Tokyo: Open until October 2026 (a full year). |
| Others | |
| Demon Butler (Gratte) | 10 Animate stores: Until March 22, 2026. Art printed on coffee. |
| Niccolino Cafe | Omotesando, Tokyo: Until March 15, 2026. Food with gachapon faces. |
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