What this is
Ocha-ken — the beloved tea-themed dog character series from the early 2000s — is riding a Heisei nostalgia wave back into the spotlight with a themed collaboration at Capcom Cafe's Ikebukuro and Umeda locations. Running July 17 through August 27, 2026, the cafe serves a dedicated menu inspired by eight characters including Ryoku, Muha, Chai, and Hana, with dishes like omurice, a fruit sandwich, pudding à la mode, and buckwheat tea milk drinks. Every collaboration menu order comes with a random coaster from 11 designs, and spending ¥3,000 or more on cafe items earns a random bromide-style postcard. Limited-edition merchandise with newly illustrated cafe-themed visuals will also be on sale while supplies last.
Who should go
Fans of Ocha-ken who grew up with the character in the early 2000s, plus anyone drawn in by the current Heisei revival trend. Collectors chasing the random coasters and postcards will want to budget for multiple orders.
Good to know
Reservations at Capcom Cafe Ikebukuro are made online via the official Capcom Cafe website — foreign credit cards are generally accepted for online bookings. The cafe is a seated, reservation-style dining experience rather than a walk-in venue, so securing a slot ahead of time is essential, especially on weekends. Limited merchandise and bonus items (coasters, postcards) are available while supplies last and are not guaranteed even with a reservation. Each collaboration menu order yields one random coaster from 11 designs, and every ¥3,000 spent on cafe menu items earns one random bromide postcard from 12 designs — collectors should plan their orders accordingly. Merchandise details will be announced closer to the event on the official website and Capcom Cafe social media channels.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.