Starbucks Japan is partnering with Pokémon for a limited-time collaboration that launches on September 30, 2026, and runs through October 8, 2026.
The campaign centers on a signature beverage called the "Pikachu Honey Cream" latte and a broad merchandise lineup.
The tie-in arrives amid ongoing interest in Pokémon across platforms, from mobile hit Pokémon GO to mainline console releases on Nintendo Switch.
What to expect
- Beverage: The Pikachu Honey Cream latte is an iced espresso made with honey and caramel, finished with yellow-dyed whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle to reflect Pikachu’s signature color scheme.
The drink was designed by Starbucks barista Junko Nitta of the Koriyama Asaka store after Nitta won the Pokémon + Starbucks Barista Battle.
- Merch: The collaboration includes 41 officially listed merchandise items, including tumblers, mugs, an apron, tote bags and other collectibles.
Many of the merchandise pieces are paired with a free drink voucher, according to the official Starbucks Japan product listings.
- Extras: Each purchase of the Pikachu Honey Cream latte includes a sticker featuring new artwork by illustrator Hikaru Ichijo.
Journalistic summary of key statements
The Pikachu Honey Cream beverage combines honey and caramel in an iced espresso base and is topped with yellow-dyed whipped cream and chocolate drizzle to evoke Pikachu’s iconic yellow palette.
Junko Nitta — the winning barista from the Koriyama Asaka location’s Barista Battle — is credited as the drink’s designer.
Starbucks Japan’s product pages list 41 collaboration merchandise items and indicate that many of those items come with a voucher for a free drink.
Availability and context
The campaign is strictly time-limited to participating Starbucks stores in Japan between September 30 and October 8, 2026.
Fans of the Pokémon franchise will recognize this collaboration as part of broader cross-promotional activity that spans mobile titles like Pokémon GO and console experiences on Nintendo Switch.
For full product lists, prices and store availability, Starbucks Japan’s official website maintains the complete catalog and purchase details.
This collaboration follows a pattern of high-profile Pokémon partnerships and offers collectors and fans a short window to secure themed beverages and merchandise tied to one of the franchise’s most recognizable characters.
The campaign centers on a signature beverage called the "Pikachu Honey Cream" latte and a broad merchandise lineup.
The tie-in arrives amid ongoing interest in Pokémon across platforms, from mobile hit Pokémon GO to mainline console releases on Nintendo Switch.
What to expect
- Beverage: The Pikachu Honey Cream latte is an iced espresso made with honey and caramel, finished with yellow-dyed whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle to reflect Pikachu’s signature color scheme.
The drink was designed by Starbucks barista Junko Nitta of the Koriyama Asaka store after Nitta won the Pokémon + Starbucks Barista Battle.
- Merch: The collaboration includes 41 officially listed merchandise items, including tumblers, mugs, an apron, tote bags and other collectibles.
Many of the merchandise pieces are paired with a free drink voucher, according to the official Starbucks Japan product listings.
- Extras: Each purchase of the Pikachu Honey Cream latte includes a sticker featuring new artwork by illustrator Hikaru Ichijo.
Journalistic summary of key statements
The Pikachu Honey Cream beverage combines honey and caramel in an iced espresso base and is topped with yellow-dyed whipped cream and chocolate drizzle to evoke Pikachu’s iconic yellow palette.
Junko Nitta — the winning barista from the Koriyama Asaka location’s Barista Battle — is credited as the drink’s designer.
Starbucks Japan’s product pages list 41 collaboration merchandise items and indicate that many of those items come with a voucher for a free drink.
Availability and context
The campaign is strictly time-limited to participating Starbucks stores in Japan between September 30 and October 8, 2026.
Fans of the Pokémon franchise will recognize this collaboration as part of broader cross-promotional activity that spans mobile titles like Pokémon GO and console experiences on Nintendo Switch.
For full product lists, prices and store availability, Starbucks Japan’s official website maintains the complete catalog and purchase details.
This collaboration follows a pattern of high-profile Pokémon partnerships and offers collectors and fans a short window to secure themed beverages and merchandise tied to one of the franchise’s most recognizable characters.
