A Dreamy Cafe Experience Across Japan
The Hoppe-chan★Cafe will run from January 24, 2026, to February 15, 2026. The main venue is GiGO Collaboration Cafe Ikebukuro, with additional GiGO Collaboration Cafe Stands located in Sapporo Norbesa, Sendai, Akihabara No. 2, Sasashima, Kawaramachi OPA B1F, Osaka Dotonbori Main Store, Okayama, Fukuoka Tenjin, and Kumamoto. While the Ikebukuro cafe offers a full menu, the cafe stands will focus on drinks and select merchandise.
Entry to the cafes will be free, though numbered tickets may be distributed during peak hours to manage crowds. This ensures that as many fans as possible can immerse themselves in Hoppe-chan’s enchanting world.
Indulge in “Yumekawa” Delights
The menu at the Hoppe-chan★Cafe is designed to be both visually stunning and delicious, embodying the character’s charming aesthetic. Visitors can look forward to a range of creative dishes and drinks that are perfect for social media sharing.
GiGO Collaboration Cafe Ikebukuro Exclusive Menu:
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Kira Kira Drink Color Hoppe-chan (7 types): Each 700 yen (tax included). These sparkling aurora powder drinks are inspired by Hoppe-chan’s vibrant colors, including green, sky blue, purple, red, pink, orange, and yellow.
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Original Latte Art: 800 yen (tax included). Available only at Ikebukuro, these lattes feature random Hoppe-chan designs on your choice of iced coffee, iced cocoa, or iced cafe mocha. Limited to one per person on the first order.
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Food Menu:
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Hoppe-chan Kigurumi Curry Rice: 1,650 yen (tax included).
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Hadairo Hoppe-chan Otona-sama Lunch: 1,750 yen (tax included).
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Dessert Menu:
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Make Your Own Hoppe-chan Plate: 1,650 yen (tax included). Additional sweet parts can be purchased to customize your creation.
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Magical Girl Hoppe-chan ♡ Omajinafai Parfait: 1,200 yen (tax included).
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Cafe Stand Limited Menu:
For those visiting the GiGO Collaboration Cafe Stands, a special drink menu is available.
- Kira Kira Drink Color Hoppe-chan (7 types): Each 700 yen (tax included). The same glittering aurora powder drinks offered at the main cafe.
Valentine’s Special (Ikebukuro only, February 7-15, 2026):
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a limited-time dessert.
- Valentine Chokotto Choco Parfait: 950 yen (tax included). This sweet parfait comes with a Hoppe-chan designed monaka (wafer), with designs chosen at random.
Exclusive Merchandise and Fan Benefits
No collaboration cafe is complete without special benefits and merchandise. Visitors will receive various limited items to commemorate their visit.
- Order Benefit: For every menu item ordered, guests will receive one original hologram sticker (9 types, random).
- Purchase Benefit: Spend 2,000 yen (tax included) or more on Hoppe-chan related products and receive one exclusive postcard.
Event Limited & Pre-sale Goods (GiGO Collaboration Cafe Ikebukuro):
New event-exclusive merchandise will be available, perfect for any Hoppe-chan enthusiast.
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GiGO Collaboration Cafe Hoppe-chan Acrylic Charm (7 types, random): 550 yen (tax included).
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Hoppe-chan Event Limited Items:
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Yumekawa Parfait Strap (1 type): 770 yen (tax included).
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Kira Kira Star Frappe Strap (2 types): 660 yen (tax included) each.
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Moon Tart Mezushirushi Charm (3 types): 550 yen (tax included) each.
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Some items will be available for online purchase later at GiGO MALL.
Hoppe-chan: A Resurgent Icon of “Reiwa Diversity”
Celebrating its 15th anniversary on May 5, 2026, Hoppe-chan has evolved from a popular item among elementary and junior high school girls to a symbol of “Reiwa diversity.” Originally conceived from sweets decorations in 2010, each Hoppe-chan character possesses a unique, squeezed-cream-like form, fostering a sense of personal connection among fans. This nostalgic character has found renewed popularity among Gen Z, resonating with those who appreciate its distinctive charm and individual expression.
As part of its 15th-anniversary project, Hoppe-chan is also set to debut a TV anime in January 2026, marking a significant new chapter for the character.
Hoppe-chan fans, get ready to dive into a world of pure “Yumekawa” charm! This cafe offers a unique opportunity to celebrate a character that continues to capture hearts across generations, blending nostalgic appeal with fresh, diverse representation. The upcoming anime series will surely bring even more attention to this enduring symbol of Japanese kawaii culture, potentially sparking global interest in its sweet, unique world.
For more details, visit the official GiGO Collaboration Cafe ‘Hoppe-chan★Cafe’ website. You can also explore other Hoppe-chan goods at the Sanhoseki online store.
