Coffee shops in Japan - statistics & facts
In Japan, coffee shops and cafés, often called kissaten in Japanese, are establishments that provide customers with various services, the most basic of which is the provision of caffeinated drinks. While in general the main focus is placed on coffee products, depending on the type of establishment, kissaten may also serve customers sweets, light food, and alcoholic beverages. In some cases, such as at maid cafés or cat cafés, customers are provided with themed entertainment.
Coffee is widely consumed in Japanese society, as can be inferred from the fact that Japan is one of the largest coffee importers in the world. Although Japan is known for the central part tea plays in its culture and society, coffee also features among the most-consumed non-alcoholic beverages. Trendy cafés are a staple of the urban landscape in Japan. Coffee shops constitute a subsegment of the food service industry and make up more than five percent of its market size. The coffee shop industry’s annual revenue surpasses one trillion yen.
