{"id":74719,"date":"2025-02-20T17:10:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T08:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=74719"},"modified":"2025-02-20T17:10:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T08:10:56","slug":"starbucks-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/starbucks-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Starbucks in Japan: Why They are so Popular and Why You Should Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Starbucks has become a beloved part of Japanese culture since opening its first store in Ginza in 1996. With over 1,600 locations nationwide<\/strong>, from bustling city streets to quiet countryside spots, Starbucks has seamlessly integrated into Japan\u2019s coffee scene<\/strong>. Interestingly, Japan was Starbucks’ first international market outside the United States, making the relationship between Starbucks and Japan somewhat unique and special.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Numbers don\u2019t tell everything, but the brand\u2019s rapid expansion speaks volumes. In 2013, Starbucks Japan earned over \u00a5125 billion<\/a> ($825 million USD at the time of writing)<\/strong> with 600 fewer stores than today. Since then, they\u2019ve maintained a bold growth strategy, adding around 100 new locations annually. Though no longer publicly traded since 2015, Starbucks\u2019 dominance in Japan shows no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what makes Starbucks so successful in Japan? Beyond the numbers, there\u2019s a deep cultural connection that keeps customers coming back. So, what is it about Starbucks that resonates so strongly with the Japanese public?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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