Blue Bottle Travel Tumbler, Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle – 3 Must-Buy Japanese Christmas Souvenirs This Winter

▲The Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle is back this winter again！(Photo／Credited toCoca-Cola official website)

Reporter Tsai Wen-jun／Comprehensive report

With strong Christmas festive vibes in Japan, major retailers are actively launching specially designed merchandise to attract customers. This winter, including Blue Bottle Coffee and Starbucks Japan, there are fresh offerings. The “Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle,” which caused a collection craze last year, is not only making a comeback this year but also debuting three brand-new versions. For your must-buy Christmas souvenirs on your upcoming trip to Japan, why not start by considering these?

▲Blue Bottle Coffee has launched a tumbler. (Photo／Credited toBlue Bottle Coffee Japan Facebook page)

1. Blue Bottle Coffee
Since November, Blue Bottle Coffee Japan has collaborated with the well-known American insulated bottle brand “MiiR” to launch the “Blue Bottle Tumbler” and a mug. Staying true to its signature minimalist style and blue-and-white color scheme, the tumbler comes in a white version with the Blue Bottle Coffee logo simply printed on the all-white body; the mug is the blue variant, offering excellent thermal insulation and cold retention for both hot and cold drinks. If you’re looking for a simple yet high-quality tumbler, consider picking one up during your trip to Japan.

▲This year, the Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle comes in three versions. (Photo／Credited toCoca-Cola YouTube)

2. Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle
The highly popular “Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle” from 2016 makes a comeback this winter！Like last year, it is available for a limited time only. But due to its huge success previously, this year it comes in three versions: the red Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle, the black Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle, and the gold Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle. With three different colors of the Coca-Cola Ribbon Bottle, you’ll want to collect them all！When traveling in Japan this winter, be sure to check convenience stores and supermarkets for them.

▲Starbucks Japan’s Christmas series. (Photo／Credited to Starbucks Japan official blog)

3. Starbucks Japan
Since November, Starbucks Japan has launched its Christmas series, featuring a Frappuccino adorned with red raspberries and white chocolate — just add a green straw and it instantly gets into the Christmas spirit. There’s also the “Starbucks washi tape,” which is given away for free but not for sale. You can get the three designs of washi tape only by purchasing specified items. Additionally, there are newly designed Christmas tumblers and to-go cards, with cute and gorgeous designs that will instantly melt anyone’s girly heart！

▲Starbucks Japan’s limited-edition washi tape is given away, not sold. (Photo／Credited to Starbucks Japan Facebook page)