In November 2026, Kurasu will visit Melbourne, Australia.
At the heart of our trip is Coffee Weekend 2026, held at Queen Victoria Market. Before and after the event, we’ll also be joining cafes and roasters across Melbourne for pop-ups, bar takeovers, pairing events, and a panel talk.
What we want to bring with us on this trip is more than just coffee.
We want to share the hospitality we’ve cultivated in Kyoto, coffee as part of everyday life, and the connections we’ve made with people over the past 10 years. We hope to share what we’ve valued along the way directly with everyone in Melbourne.
Australia: A Place Deeply Connected to Our Roots
Australia holds a special place in Kurasu’s story.
Home to one of the world’s great coffee cultures, it is a place where roasters, baristas, and people who enjoy coffee naturally connect through everyday life. That open culture has had a significant influence on an idea Kurasu has always valued: bringing people together through coffee.
And in 2026, Kurasu celebrated its 10th anniversary.
Visiting Australia at this milestone isn’t simply about looking back. It’s a trip to share what Kurasu has grown into in Kyoto today, and to meet the people and communities with whom we can shape the next 10 years.
What We’ve Cultivated in Kyoto, in Melbourne
What Kurasu hopes to share is the care we bring to what we do every day, and coffee that finds a place in everyday life.
While caring deeply about the quality of every cup, we also want to share the stories behind our coffee and the things we think about in our day-to-day work. Whether you’re meeting Kurasu for the first time or have been supporting us for years, we hope you’ll get a sense of what it’s like to spend time with us at our cafes in Kyoto.
At the same time, we also hope to learn a great deal from the city of Melbourne.
We’ll exchange coffees and ideas with local roasters and baristas, and experience new perspectives and approaches to service. Bringing those experiences back to Kyoto and into our everyday work and future events is another important purpose of this trip.
Rather than seeing Coffee Weekend as the goal, we hope to make it the beginning of relationships that continue across countries and regions.
Melbourne Events
November 3 | SNKPK
Pop-up｜13:00–17:00
Our first pop-up in Melbourne starts at SNKPK.
A little outside the city centre, we’ll be serving Kurasu coffee in their relaxed space. We hope everyone in Melbourne will get a taste of the atmosphere and experience that make Kurasu what it is.
November 5 | Path Melbourne
Pop-up｜12:00–16:00
Earlier this year, we collaborated with Path Coffee for the first time at Kurasu Ebisugawa in Kyoto. This time, we’ll be visiting Melbourne to serve Kurasu coffee in Path’s space.
We can’t wait to see Josh, Ash, the rest of the Path team, and everyone in Melbourne again!
November 5 | Market Lane Coffee HQ & Roastery
Panel Talk “What We Know About Coffee”｜17:00–20:00
Kurasu founder Yozo will join a panel discussion for people working in the coffee industry, held at Market Lane Coffee’s Roastery HQ.
Under the theme “What We Know About Coffee,” roasters from around the world participating in Coffee Weekend will talk about what they value in their everyday work with coffee, the coffee cultures of their respective countries, and what it means to build a coffee business that lasts and cherished.
We’re looking forward to sharing knowledge and experiences with the global coffee community and learning from one another.
November 7–8 | Coffee Weekend 2026
Queen Victoria Market｜8:00–16:00
The main event of our trip brings together roasters from across Australia and around the world.
We’ll be serving a selection of Kurasu coffees, as well as offering coffee beans and special items related to our 10th anniversary. Come and experience the coffee and hospitality we’ve cultivated in Kyoto.
November 9 | The Flour Melbourne
Coffee & Dessert Pairing Pop-up｜9:00–15:00
A special pairing event bringing together Kurasu coffee and desserts from The Flour.
We’ll also be serving an exclusive coffee available only at this event. Enjoy a new experience created as the distinct characters of coffee and dessert come together.
November 9 | Maker Coffee Lt Bourke
Bar Takeover｜16:00–19:00
Following our event at The Flour, we’ll be holding a bar takeover at Maker Coffee. Enjoy Kurasu espresso and filter coffee in Maker Coffee’s space.
Maker Coffee holds a special place in our hearts, as it’s where Kurasu’s Takuya (Kuri-chan) once worked. Following our event with Maker at Kyoto Stand on October 11, this time we’ll be heading to Melbourne.
Through this collaboration travelling between Kyoto and Melbourne, we’re looking forward to serving coffee together once again.
November 10 | Bench Coffee Co. × Little Cardigan
Coffee & Pastry Pairing / Bar Takeover｜11:00–15:00
We’ll be collaborating once again in Melbourne with Rika-san, who once made pastries for us at Kurasu.
Some of the memorable treats that were loved at Kurasu will be reinterpreted using local ingredients and adapted to the local environment. Together with the teams at Bench Coffee Co. and Little Cardigan, we’ll be serving them as special pairings for our coffee.
We’re already excited to see what new form the flavours and connections that began in Kyoto will take in Melbourne.
Please note:Event times and details are subject to change. Follow Kurasu on Instagram for the latest updates.
See You in Melbourne
We want to share what Kurasu has built over the past 10 years, while creating new connections that will carry us into the next 10.
Through coffee, we hope to meet and talk with people in Melbourne, exchange cultures and ideas, and build new relationships together.
With Kurasu coffee, from Kyoto to Melbourne.
The whole team is looking forward to seeing you there.
