Starbucks Japan Releases Sakura-Themed Collection for 2020!
The Sakura Collection by Starbucks Japan is here! Don't miss out on all the beautiful cherry blossom-themed merch!
Japan had always been one of the top holiday destinations for Thai people, no matter the time of year.
Now that it’s officially sakura (cherry blossom) season and Hanami (‘flower watching’) festivities are starting to fill the air, the timing is perfect for a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun.
The cherry trees usually start blooming from the South as early as January and make its way towards the North as the year rolls by. As we're about to step into March, full bloom forecasts should now be available.
Starbucks Japan welcomes the long-awaited cherry blossom season with its limited-edition Sakura Collection for 2020, “Spring Breeze”.
The name refers to the familiar sight of pink sakura petals drifting through the cool, gentle breeze during the spring in Japan. It is said to represent hope and warmth for Japanese people.
The cherry blossom-themed drinkware collection includes tumblers, mugs, bottles, and stationary as well as sakura flavored beverages. The drinkware is currently available at all Starbucks outlets in Japan. While you can enjoy the drinks until February 25th, the merch will be available while stock lasts only.
The “Spring Breeze” collection consists of 18 items, including:
1. SAKURA 2020 Flower Charm Tumbler 355ml 2,100 JPY
2. SAKURA 2020 Gradation Stainless Logo Bottle 473ml 4,100 JPY
3. SAKURA 2020 Stainless Create Your Tumbler Breeze 355ml 2,900 JPY
4. SAKURA 2020 Stainless Mug Breeze 355ml 2,800 JPY
5. SAKURA 2020 Sakura Shape Mug 355ml 2,100 JPY
6. SAKURA 2020 Stainless TOGO Logo Tumbler Breeze 355ml 3,700 JPY
7. SAKURA 2020 Stainless Bottle Breeze 480ml 4,500 JPY
8. SAKURA 2020 Handy Stainless Bottle Petal 400ml 4,300 JPY
9. SAKURA 2020 Strap Cup Shape Stainless Bottle 355ml 4,000 JPY
10. SAKURA 2020 Bottle Breeze 355ml 2,100 JPY
11. SAKURA 2020 Sunny Bottle Breeze 2,300 JPY
12. SAKURA 2020 Portable Picnic Mattress 2,500 JPY
13. SAKURA 2020 Heat Resistant Sakura Shape Glass 296ml 2,200 JPY
14. SAKURA 2020 Mug Breeze 355ml 2,000 JPY
15. SAKURA 2020 Beverage Card Breeze 620 JPY
16. SAKURA 2020 Beverage Card Petal 620 JPY
17. Starbucks Card SAKURA Breeze
18. Mini Starbucks Card SAKURA Breeze
The beverages that were released alongside the collection are two lovely Spring-limited cherry blossom flavored drinks.
One is the Sakura Milk Pudding Frappuccino, a milk-based Frappuccino drink blended with cherry blossoms extract strawberries and milk pudding. Served in a cherry blossom-themed cup, the velvety pink concoction comes topped with pink rice crackers that represent the pink petals of cherry blossoms, available for 950 JPY (Tall size only).
The other is the Sakura Milk Latte, a non-caffeine hot beverage made with hot milk, strawberry sauce, and a hint of cherry blossom flavor. It is available in Short (450 JPY), Tall (490 JPY), Grande (530 JPY), and Venti (570 JPY).
In addition to the sakura “Spring Breeze” collection, Starbucks Japan is also releasing its first collection of sustainable “Reusable Cups” to help reduce the use of disposable plastics. They’re available as a set of five in various pastel colors that comes with a charming reusable cloth bag at 2,800 JPY.
All of the above will be available at Starbucks stores across Japan as well as online stores (international shipping not available).
But that’s not all, the famous Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo in Naka Meguro is releasing its own Sakura collection for 2020, featuring minimally, yet luxuriously, designed drinkware, beverage, and food. As this is officially the first year that Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo will have its collection, this is a can't-miss.
The 10-piece “Sakura Collection” exclusive to Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo includes:
1. Sakura 2020 Handkerchief 1,800 JPY
2. Sakura 2020 Leather Key Ring 3,000 JPY
3. Sakura 2020 Mug 355ml 2,500 JPY
4. Sakura 2020 Double Wall Glass 296ml 3,200 JPY
5. Sakura 2020 Slim Handy Stainless Bottle 400ml 4,400 JPY
6. Sakura 2020 Stainless Tumbler 473ml 4,200 JPY
7. Sakura 2020 Stainless Cup 355ml 3,500 JPY
8. Sakura 2020 Mug 355ml 2,500 JPY
9. Sakura 2020 Handle Glass 296ml 2,800 JPY
10. Sakura 2020 Leather Pass Case 3,500 JPY
Other than all the sweet merchandise, you'll also get to enjoy several exclusive food and drinks menu items inspired by Japan’s famous Cherry Blossom festivities
All items on the list above are available only at Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo starting today up until they run out of stock.
How to get there: Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo is a 10-minute walk from either Naka Meguro station or Ikejiri Ohashi station
Hours: Daily. 07.00 - 23.00
For those of you that’s got a Japan trip coming up this year, this would be the time to add a quick visit to Starbucks onto your itinerary and not miss out on the exclusive 2020 Sakura Collection! Whether it's meant for your personal use or as a gift your loved ones, it'll be worth the catch.