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2026.10.14
【SOW COFFEE / Takanawa】October Events | SCAJ 2026 Participation & Special Events Featuring Coffee Producers and International Roasters
SOW COFFEE ROASTERS | October Events
Throughout October, SOW COFFEE ROASTERS will be participating in major coffee events, including SCAJ2026 at Tokyo Big Sight and YOKOHAMA COFFEE FESTIVAL 2026, while also hosting special events at our store to showcase the diverse appeal of coffee.
At SCAJ2026, our Head Barista Yoshida, who has previously reached the semifinals of the Japan Barista Championship (JBC), will take part in La Marzocco’s popular “TRUE ARTISAN CAFE” program. We will also be participating in “COFFEE VILLAGE” on Saturday, October 17.
On the same day, we will host a special cupping session at our store for roasters and baristas, welcoming coffee producers visiting from Honduras. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the flavors of their coffees while learning about their work, practices, and passion for coffee production.
On Sunday, October 18, we will welcome a guest barista from BOCCA COFFEE, a specialty coffee roaster from the Netherlands, for another special in-store event.
Whether you are a longtime coffee enthusiast or just beginning to explore the world of specialty coffee, October offers plenty of opportunities for new discoveries and meaningful connections. We invite you to join us and enjoy the unique coffee experiences offered by SOW COFFEE ROASTERS.
【Event Participation Schedule】
☕️SCAJ2026|TRUE ARTISAN CAFE
Date & Time: Thursday, October 15, 14:20–15:10
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Stage B
We will be participating in La Marzocco’s popular event,「TRUE ARTISAN CAFE」.
This special event brings together baristas and roasters from across Japan, each showcasing their own coffee.
Representing SOW COFFEE will be our Head Barista Yoshida, who has previously reached the semifinals of the Japan Barista Championship (JBC). Drawing on his experience and expertise, he will serve a specially crafted cup of coffee.
〈Coffee Tasting Information〉
A “DRINK TICKET” is required to sample the coffee.
Tickets will be distributed at the Lucky Coffee Machine booth starting at 13:50, 30 minutes before SOW COFFEE’s session. Tickets are limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
☕️SCAJ2026|COFFEE VILLAGE
Date: Saturday, October 17
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Booth No. 061
We will be exhibiting at COFFEE VILLAGE during SCAJ2026, one of Japan’s largest specialty coffee events.
We look forward to welcoming you with a special selection of coffee beans and coffee-related merchandise.
View the full list of exhibitors here.▶ COFFEE VILLAGE Exhibitor List
☕️YOKOHAMA COFFEE FESTIVAL 2026
Date: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1
Venue: Nippon Maru Memorial Park, Arena Plaza
Roasters and coffee shops from across Japan will gather in Yokohama for three days of discovering and enjoying a wide variety of coffees!
This year, the event moves to a new venue, where visitors can enjoy great coffee surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Yokohama’s Minato Mirai area.
Find out more about the event here.▶YOKOHAMA COFFEE FESTIVAL 2026
【Events at SOW COFFEE ROASTERS】
☕️ホンジュラス生産者を迎えたカッピングイベント
Date & Time: Saturday, October 17, 18:00–20:00
Venue: SOW COFFEE ROASTERS, NEWoMan TAKANAWA South 4F, “+Inn 1”
Guest: Ángel (Coffee Producer from Honduras)
Admission: Free (Maximum of 2 participants per group)
This event is exclusively for roasters and baristas.
We will welcome a coffee producer visiting from Honduras for a special cupping event. Participants will have the opportunity to taste the coffees while hearing directly from the producer about their origins, varieties, processing methods, and the passion behind their production.
Event Registration:@27coffeeroasters_tsujido
Contact Us:order27@jcom.home.ne.jp
☕️BOCCA COFFEE Guest Barista Event
Date & Time: Sunday, October 18, 12:00–16:00
Venue: SOW COFFEE ROASTERS, NEWoMan TAKANAWA South 4F
Guest: Ernest Andrews
We will be hosting a special event featuring BOCCA COFFEE, a specialty coffee roaster from the Netherlands.
〈BOCCA COFFEE〉
For over 20 years, BOCCA COFFEE has been dedicated to pursuing quality and sustainability in specialty coffee.
Beyond the taste of each cup, BOCCA COFFEE values its connections with coffee producers and local communities, guided by a philosophy of respect for everyone involved in the coffee journey.
At the event, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy “Leon Geisha,” a coffee discovered by our Head Coffee Director, Terasaki, during a visit to coffee producers in Tanzania. The coffee will be personally roasted and brewed by Ernest Andrews.
Instagram▶︎@boccacoffee
HP▶︎https://bocca.nl/en/shop
☕️Hand Drip Coffee Seminar
Date & Time: Friday, October 23, 19:00–20:30
Capacity: Limited to 4 participants
Fee: ¥3,000 + tax (Includes a complimentary bag of coffee beans)
Join us for a special coffee tasting seminar featuring four different coffees served at SOW COFFEE.
To celebrate our first anniversary, we will also be introducing our specially crafted “Anniversary Blend 2026”!
Make your reservation here.▶︎TableCheck

























