Drop Coffee Roasters, a renowned specialty coffee brand from Stockholm, Sweden, is opening its first store in Japan at Nakano Marui in Tokyo on September 18, 2026.
The new cafe embraces the local Nakano area, making it convenient for visitors and residents to enjoy authentic Swedish specialty coffee inspired by the Nordic “Fika” culture.
The Nakano store offers around 12 varieties of single-origin coffees, each priced at ¥860 (tax included), plus a daily coffee selection at ¥630 (tax included). The menu also features Japanese-exclusive cakes and Nordic-style bakery items.
About Drop Coffee Roasters
Founded in 2009 near Mariatorget in Stockholm, Drop Coffee Roasters has grown from a small coffee bar into a globally recognized specialty roaster. The brand focuses on creating spaces where people connect over coffee, inspired by the Scandinavian “Fika” tradition—a meaningful coffee break shared with friends and family.
Drop Coffee maintains strong direct trade relationships with coffee producers in countries like Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, and Kenya, ensuring transparency, fair pricing, and high-quality beans. Their roasting is done in small batches to highlight the unique flavors of each origin.
Joanna Alm Leighton, co-owner and a world-renowned roaster, leads the brand’s quality and philosophy. She has won multiple international roasting championships and authored a book on better coffee. Her expertise shapes the roasting and education at Drop Coffee, now brought to Tokyo.
The Nakano location offers a welcoming atmosphere with 51 seats, serving freshly brewed coffee alongside a selection of Nordic-inspired cakes and pastries developed exclusively for the Japanese market.
Highlights
- First Drop Coffee Roasters store in Japan opens September 18, 2026, at Nakano Marui, Tokyo.
- Offers about 12 single-origin coffees at a uniform price of ¥860 (tax included) and a daily coffee at ¥630 (tax included).
- Japanese-exclusive cakes and Nordic-style bakery items complement the coffee menu.
- Focus on sustainable direct trade with long-term coffee producer partnerships.
- Roasting is done in small batches in Stockholm to preserve coffee origin characteristics.
- 51-seat cafe open daily from 8:00 to 22:00, closed January 1–3.
Shop & Store Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Drop Coffee Roasters Nakano |
| Menu / items | Single-origin coffees, Daily coffee, Japanese-exclusive cakes, Nordic-style bakery items |
| Period | From September 18, 2026 |
| Location | Nakano Marui, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan |
| Stores | Drop Coffee Roasters Nakano store |
| Address | 2F Nakano Marui, 3-34-28 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001 Japan |
| Price | Single-origin coffees ¥860 (tax included); Daily coffee ¥630 (tax included) |
| Official website | https://www.dropcoffee.jp (coming soon) |
Before you buy
- When can I buy Drop Coffee Roasters coffee in Nakano?
- The store opens on September 18, 2026, offering coffee daily from 8:00 to 22:00.
