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UCC Coffee Academy Tokyo Celebrates 10th Anniversary

The UCC Coffee Academy Tokyo campus proudly announces a special event, the "UCC COFFEE ACADEMY 感謝祭2025," on December 19 and 20, 2025. This year marks the 10th anniversary since the academy opened in April 2015, and we are excited to host an event that caters to everyone, from loyal participants to coffee-loving beginners.

To celebrate this milestone, the academy is committed to creating an engaging experience for all attendees. On December 6, 2025, the UCC Coffee Academy Kobe campus will also host its version of the event, showcasing appreciation for its participants and newcomers alike.

UCC Group, aligned with its purpose of "releasing the power of coffee for a better world," aims to explore new possibilities within the coffee experience, committing to innovative value creation in the coffee industry. Established in 2007 in Kobe, the UCC Coffee Academy compiles the knowledge and skills cultivated by UCC over the years. The Tokyo campus, which opened alongside a showroom in 2015, offers a structured education in coffee for enthusiasts and aspiring professionals. Since its inception, approximately 190,000 participants have benefited from its wide array of seminars, as of the end of 2024.

Event Highlights

During the anniversary event, we will introduce various exciting activities:

• - A "Instructor's Blend Contest", where attendees will be the judges. Instructors from the Tokyo campus will pair up to create unique blends specifically for the event, embodying their creativity and expertise. Visitors will have the chance to vote for their favorite blend, with results later announced on the UCC Coffee Academy's official Instagram account (@ucc_coffee_academy).
• - A tasting experience featuring UCC’s retail product, "UCC Coffee Exploration," focused on meeting the origins of coffee and discovering its charms.
• - A special 1 coin seminar, designed for participants to learn about coffee flavor representation in a playful, game-like setting for a nominal fee.

Event Details

Event Dates:

• - December 19, 2025 (Friday), from 13:00 to 19:00
• - December 20, 2025 (Saturday), from 10:30 to 16:30

Please note that the last entry will be accepted 30 minutes prior to closing.

Venue:
UCC Coffee Academy Tokyo
1F Sumitomo Realty & Development Aoyama Building West, 8-5-26 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8688
(3-minute walk from Aoyama-itchome Station and a 5-minute walk from Nogizaka Station)

Capacity:
200 attendees per day. Advance booking is appreciated for a smoother experience, although walk-ins are welcome.
Registration Link: UCC Coffee Academy

Admission:
Free entry, but some activities may require a fee.

• - 1 Coin Coffee Taste Seminar: 550 JPY
• - A special coffee seminar led by the instructor involved with the film "Mt. Fuji, Coffee, and the Happiness Equation": 4,400 JPY
• - Purchase of instructor's recommended drinks available on-site.

Additional Activities

• - Instructor's Blend Contest

Both days
Free Entry
Attendees can vote for the best blend among four options created by instructor teams, with categories for fragrance and taste. Results will be posted on Instagram!

• - Free Tasting of UCC Products

Both days
Free Entry
Enjoy the opportunity to compare and discover preferred selections from UCC's home-use line up!

• - One Coin Coffee Taste Seminar (December 20 only)
• - Limited Coffee Seminar

This seminar includes hands-on experiences and insights into the art of brewing coffee.

• - Special Drink Sale by Instructors (December 19 only)

Try unique café lattes made from specialty coffee, crafted by academy instructors.

• - Retail Corner & Coffee Flea Market

Both days
Find a variety of coffee beans, brewing equipment, and unique merchandise; available for purchase until supplies last.

Payment: Credit cards and transportation IC cards accepted only, cash not accepted.

Don’t miss this fantastic celebration with multiple opportunities to learn, taste, and enjoy all things coffee! For inquiries, contact the UCC Coffee Academy at [email protected].