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Starbucks Japan has exploded since originally launching its first coffee shop in Ginza in 1996, with now well over 1,000 stores spread across the country. Whilst the chain is particularly well-known for its seasonal drinks and merch unique to the Japanese market, some of the stores themselves also deserve special attention. Whilst most of them perhaps arguably don't deserve a second look, when it comes to locating in traditional areas or cultural districts, Starbucks Japan has done a great job of harmonising their concept store design with the local culture and traditional symbols.