What this is
Apex Legends' beloved Nessie mascot gets her own café takeover across four Japanese cities, running in two distinct splits through August and September 2026. Six venues — including DiCE gaming cafés in Ikebukuro, Osaka, Sapporo, and Sendai, plus eSPORTS CAFE AIM Ikebukuro and KEIO eSTATION Shinjuku — are transformed with themed rooms, collaboration menus, in-store decorations, and merchandise corners. The menu and bonus item lineup changes between Split 1 (August 6–31) and Split 2 (September 1–30), giving dedicated fans a reason to visit twice.
Who should go
Apex Legends players and fans of gaming café culture will get the most out of this. Each venue varies in what it offers, so checking the official site before visiting is essential rather than optional.
Good to know
Reservation methods and numbered ticket details will be announced on the official event website — check before you go, as walk-ins may not be guaranteed at popular Tokyo venues. Gaming cafés in Japan typically require ordering from the collaboration menu to access themed rooms, so budget for food and drinks on top of any entry fee. Merchandise corners can sell out quickly on opening weekends, especially in Ikebukuro. Content and bonus items differ between Split 1 and Split 2, so the official site is your best source for what's available during your visit. Foreign visitors should note that some Japanese gaming café booking systems may require a Japanese phone number — asking your hotel concierge to assist with reservations is a practical workaround.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.