# Spooky Seasonal Cafe Products The Starbucks Japan Halloween Collection is Charmingly Seasonal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-10-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-halloween References: [soranews24](https://soranews24.com/2021/10/08/halloween-arrives-at-starbucks-japan-with-glow-in-the-dark-drinkware-and-popping-doughnuts/) & [product.starbucks.co.jp](https://product.starbucks.co.jp/goods/?nid=wh_03_pc) The [Starbucks Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-drinkware-collection) Halloween collection is launching now from the brand for customers in Japan to pick up when seeking out a way to mark the seasonal event. The collection consists of the Black Cat Mug, the Pumpkin Cat Bowl, the Ghost Heat Resistant Glass Mug, the Ghost Costume Bearista Bottle with Lid, the Black Cat and Ghost Stainless Bottle and more. The various products put a playful spin on the celebration by putting a focus on black cats, ghosts and other friendly characters to make them ideal for kids or kids-at-heart. The Starbucks Japan Halloween collection is arriving alongside some [special seasonal treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-joyful-medley) that are only being made available at participating locations in Japan for a short while. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Virtual Seasonal Cafe Experience:** Opportunity for coffee shops and cafe chains to create virtual pop-ups and seasonal experiences for customers - **Themed Merchandise Collections:** Fashion and retail brands can draw consumers by creating thematic merchandise collections and curating special experiences around seasonal events - **Seasonal Packaging Designs:** Brands can create excitement around seasonal products through special packaging designs that align with themes of events and use unique materials ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can leverage seasonal and theme-oriented marketing to increase customer footfall and create brand awareness - **Retail Industry:** Retailers can create themed merchandise collections, partnering with brands and events which can be curated to create a unique customer experience - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and restaurants can enhance guest experience by providing seasonal-themed menus, decor, and activities to attract and retain customers ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Autumnal Cafe Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-drinkware-collection.md) - [Spooky Frothy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cat-frappuccino.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-halloween-drinkware.md) - [Moon Viewing Cafe Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-tsukimi-collection.md) - [Halloween QSR Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-qsr-drinkware.md) - [Magical Autumnal Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mera-meera-frappuccino.md) - [Bitter Caramel Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/booooo-frappuccino.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-in-the-dark-halloween-merchandise.md) - [Celebratory Sakura Cafe Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-sakura-collection.md)