Specialty coffee
in Japan.
474 cafés across 64 cities in Japan, mapped and reviewed by the Roasters community. No single city holds more than 46%.
Regional and global context
No country in Asia has more specialty cafés on Roasters. The 474 listed here are 17% of the regional total. On the global table of 126 countries it sits at #11. Just above in the global ranking: Poland (537). Just below: Thailand (459).
City distributionHow the cafés are spread
The largest city, Tokyo, has 46% of the national total; the top three together have 68%. The median city lists 1 café, and 20 cities have three or more.
- 100+ cafés 1 city
- 30–99 cafés 2 cities
- 10–29 cafés 2 cities
- 3–9 cafés 15 cities
- 1–2 cafés 44 cities
Themed guides (espresso, filter, brunch and more) cover Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
Where to drink in Japan
See all 474 cafés in Japan
on Roasters.
Open the map, filter by what is open now or nearest, save the spots to lists, and log every cup. Free on iOS and Android.
About specialty coffee in Japan
How big is the specialty coffee scene in Japan?
474 cafés on Roasters, #11 of 126 countries worldwide.
Where is specialty coffee concentrated in Japan?
Tokyo has 46% of all listings; the top three cities hold 68%.
How does Japan compare with the rest of Asia?
It ranks #1 of 27 countries in Asia and holds 17% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
How are cafés chosen for Roasters?
Community members submit them, and every submission is reviewed against the specialty bar before it goes live. No paid placements.
Can I add a café that is missing?
Yes. Submit it from the app; it goes live after review.
