Gong cha COCOSA Kumamoto Store to open in Kumamoto's downtown Shimotori area
Global tea cafe Gong cha will open its "Gong cha COCOSA Kumamoto Store" on April 16, 2026. Located in the central Shimotori area of Kumamoto, this new store will operate as a tea cafe with 21 seats. Since its arrival in Japan, Gong cha has continuously expanded its number of stores, offering high-quality tea, customizable drink menus, and pleasant service, with over 2,000 stores in approximately 30 countries worldwide.
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Gong cha Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President: Atsushi Kakuda; hereinafter "Gong cha") will open "Gong cha COCOSA Kumamoto Store" on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
[Image: Exterior image of "COCOSA Kumamoto Store"]
Global tea cafe Gong cha continues to expand its number of stores without stopping even after reaching 200 stores. Behind the smooth expansion is the strong support from many customers for its style of casually experiencing "carefully selected high-quality tea," which has been consistent since its arrival in Japan. Customers enjoy the unique Gong cha experience, including customizable drink menus tailored to individual preferences, exciting and pleasant service, and a store space conducive to conversation.
Gong cha will continue to aim for the creation of a new tea culture and deliver "happy tea time" to customers' daily lives.
[Store Information]
Store Name: Gong cha COCOSA Kumamoto Store
Opening Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Location: COCOSA 1F, 1-3-8 Shimotori, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0807
Business Hours: 11:00-20:00
Seating Capacity: 21 seats (Tea Cafe)
[About Gong cha]
"Gong cha," originating from Taiwan, is a global tea cafe with over 2,000 stores in approximately 30 countries worldwide. It arrived in Japan in 2015 and has opened about 200 stores nationwide. Through delicious tea carefully brewed in stores with attention to water temperature and extraction time from high-quality tea leaves, and an exciting store experience, we deliver "good tea time" to our customers.
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Gong cha Japan Co., Ltd.
Representative: Atsushi Kakuda, Representative Director, President
Head Office Location: A-PLACE Shinbashi 6F, 4-11-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Establishment Date: March 25, 2015
Business Activities: Operation of tea cafe business (product development, direct store and FC store operation)
URL: https://www.gongcha.co.jp
* The contents of this release are subject to change without notice.
* All images are for illustrative purposes only.
[Image: Exterior image of "COCOSA Kumamoto Store"]
Global tea cafe Gong cha continues to expand its number of stores without stopping even after reaching 200 stores. Behind the smooth expansion is the strong support from many customers for its style of casually experiencing "carefully selected high-quality tea," which has been consistent since its arrival in Japan. Customers enjoy the unique Gong cha experience, including customizable drink menus tailored to individual preferences, exciting and pleasant service, and a store space conducive to conversation.
Gong cha will continue to aim for the creation of a new tea culture and deliver "happy tea time" to customers' daily lives.
[Store Information]
Store Name: Gong cha COCOSA Kumamoto Store
Opening Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Location: COCOSA 1F, 1-3-8 Shimotori, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture 860-0807
Business Hours: 11:00-20:00
Seating Capacity: 21 seats (Tea Cafe)
[About Gong cha]
"Gong cha," originating from Taiwan, is a global tea cafe with over 2,000 stores in approximately 30 countries worldwide. It arrived in Japan in 2015 and has opened about 200 stores nationwide. Through delicious tea carefully brewed in stores with attention to water temperature and extraction time from high-quality tea leaves, and an exciting store experience, we deliver "good tea time" to our customers.
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Gong cha Japan Co., Ltd.
Representative: Atsushi Kakuda, Representative Director, President
Head Office Location: A-PLACE Shinbashi 6F, 4-11-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Establishment Date: March 25, 2015
Business Activities: Operation of tea cafe business (product development, direct store and FC store operation)
URL: https://www.gongcha.co.jp
* The contents of this release are subject to change without notice.
* All images are for illustrative purposes only.
FAQ
When is the opening date of Gong cha COCOSA Kumamoto Store?
It is Thursday, April 16, 2026.
How many stores does Gong cha operate worldwide?
It operates over 2,000 stores in approximately 30 countries worldwide.