On February 14, 2026 (Saturday), STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO will host a special program in collaboration with HIROBA, a project led by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari. The event, titled "FIVE STORIES×ONE SOUND -Brewed in Coffee Moments- by STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO+HIROBA," will feature a non-stop musical storytelling performance based on real stories from Roastery Tokyo partners (employees). Yoshiki Mizuno serves as the "editor-in-chief," weaving words and music together, with special guest appearance by singer-songwriter Hana Sekitori. This Valentine's Day, experience a unique event where stories and music intertwine in a space filled with the aroma of coffee.
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Yoshiki Mizuno's Vision: Delivering the Stories of Roastery Tokyo
In creating this collaboration, Yoshiki Mizuno shared his thoughts on the project, his longstanding relationship with Starbucks, and the potential he saw in Roastery Tokyo:
"The starting point of this project is quite simple. I've always loved coffee and have been a regular Starbucks customer. Through staff connections, we started talking with the Roastery Tokyo team about 'doing something together.' At our first meeting, they carefully explained how 'the coffee story is complete in this space' from roasting to serving, and how customer stories are born there. I was impressed by how the partners shared this with such bright expressions.
I thought, 'Rather than just doing something, could we turn this place's story itself into an experience?' So we decided to build the event around real stories from the partners.
We received far more episodes than expected, honestly more than we could choose from, but considering the duration that would allow for focused listening, we reluctantly narrowed it down to five.
For production, we created scripts, recorded narration, measured the rhythm of time, and layered the music. This time, the music isn't the main focus but rather exists to accompany the stories. If people who listen can leave thinking 'somehow, this place felt comfortable,' that would make me happiest. Valentine's Day as a 'day to connect with someone' also feels like it strongly resonates with the story of this project."
FIVE STORIES×ONE SOUND - Five Stories Refined as Narratives, Resonating Amid the Aroma of Coffee
Small moments that happened here. Brief words, glances, and silences exchanged in daily work. Tiny instants that quietly remained in someone's heart.
In this program, five stories are woven through narration and music, based on real episodes shared by partners working at Roastery Tokyo. During the narration, the music flows continuously without interruption, layering with the sounds of brewing coffee, the atmosphere filling the store, and the air moving through the space, forming one complete time.
Rather than speaking of extraordinary "love," this event shines light on gentle emotions within each person's daily life. In this place, with coffee, we offer a time to quietly share such feelings.
The Five Stories
- "Ah, a rainbow"
- "To the place where it all began, once more"
- "On the other side of the school route"
- "The form of gratitude"
- "I'm back"
Special Conversation: The Stories of Partners Creating the Deliciousness and Comfort of Coffee
At Roastery Tokyo, Yoshiki Mizuno engaged in conversation with Asumi Yamaguchi, the company's 19th Coffee Ambassador, and Naoko Kidota, Master Roaster. The dialogue began with simple yet fundamental questions: "Why did you enter the coffee world?" "What is deliciousness?" "What does it mean to work at this place?" Yamaguchi, who couldn't drink coffee in high school, now finds herself on the "delivering side." Kidota's daily commitment to quality in the quiet roasting workspace. And the Starbucks partner culture of mutual support that creates comfortable service and atmosphere. There are moments when a cup of coffee becomes more than just a beverage. Perhaps that's because of the "time" and "conversation" that accompany that cup. Experience the passion flowing through Roastery Tokyo's daily life, captured in words, on HIROBA's official website.
- Special Conversation Q "Yoshiki Mizuno × Coffee Ambassador Asumi Yamaguchi, Master Roaster Naoko Kidota (Roastery Tokyo)"
- HIROBA Official Website: https://hirobaweb.com/taidanq-starbucks_reserve_roasterytokyo/
- HIROBA Official YouTube: https://youtu.be/UgBhwqr5ODE?si=Vij6AyREjexXkdRq
Event Details
FIVE STORIES×ONE SOUND -Brewed in Coffee Moments- by STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO+HIROBA
Content: Five narrated stories and live music based on real events at Roastery Tokyo
Location: Roastery Tokyo 4th Floor - AMU Inspiration Lounge
Date and Time:
February 14, 2026 (Saturday)
- First Performance: 6:30 PM
- Second Performance: 8:30 PM
Performances are expected to last approximately one hour.
Participation Methods:
First Performance (6:30 PM):
- Eligible: Starbucks Rewards® Gold Members (lottery)
- Gold members will receive email notification on Monday, January 26
Second Performance (8:30 PM):
Option ①: General Public (first-come, first-served)
- Reservations begin Friday, February 6 at 10:00 AM
- Reservation URL will be announced on the Roastery Tokyo official website at reservation opening time (https://www.starbucks.co.jp/reserve/roastery/)
Option ②: Ikimonogakari Official Fan Club "Super 1-Year Class 2" Paid Members (lottery)
- Applications begin Sunday, February 1 at 10:00 AM
- Apply through the special banner on the "Super 1-Year Class 2" app home screen
- https://fc.ikimonogakari.com/
Fee: ¥3,000 (tax included) + purchase of 1 drink or 1 food item
Capacity: 30 people per session (Second Performance 8:30 PM general admission: 24 people, fan club allocation: 6 people)
Although seating is limited, the performance will be broadcast throughout the building on the day, so you can listen from other floors (audio only).
Featured Performers
Yoshiki Mizuno (Ikimonogakari / HIROBA)
Born in 1982 in Kanagawa Prefecture. Formed Ikimonogakari in 1999 and made their major debut in 2006 with "SAKURA." Representative songs for which he composed and wrote lyrics include "Arigatou," "YELL," "Joyfull," and "Kaze ga Fuiteiru." Alongside group activities, he provides songs to various artists domestically and internationally as a songwriter. In 2019, he launched his project "HIROBA." He creates various collaborative works with guests from multiple genres. The album "HIROBA," centered on cross-genre collaborations with novelists and others, won the Planning Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards. In 2022, he made his debut as a novelist under the pen name Kiyoshi Mare.
Singer-Songwriter Hana Sekitori
Born in 1990 in Kanagawa Prefecture, singer-songwriter who spent her early childhood in Germany. Her voice that embraces everything emanating from her small frame and lyrics that are gentle yet not just sweet, using simple words, continue to radiate a unique presence now in her 15th anniversary year. "Moshimo Boku ni," released in 2017, gradually spread through word-of-mouth with lyrics that aren't just platitudes and a simple sound, and while never achieving a so-called "viral" hit, the music video has exceeded 8.4 million views and continues to grow. In 2025, she announced her independence from her label and agency. On May 7 (Wednesday), she will release her NEW ALBUM "Warukunai" on her own label NOKOTTA RECORDS. Her activities extend beyond music to essay writing, radio, and television appearances, occasionally appearing in non-musical spaces, thanks to her charming personality, unique sensibility, and conversational style. Incidentally, while Hana Sekitori is her real name, her ancestors were not sumo wrestlers.
About HIROBA
An experimental project started by Yoshiki Mizuno in 2019 under the concept "I want to enjoy thinking, connecting, and creating more richly." It is a "place" that Mizuno created for himself to enjoy contemplation, creation, and interaction with other artists and creators freely and deeply, publishing text content and musical works with specialists active in various fields. In 2021, he published and released five songs and five novels "OTOGIBANASHI," created with five writers, singers, and musicians. In 2023, he released his first full album "HIROBA" as a culmination of his activities, winning the Planning Award at the 65th Japan Record Awards. That same year, he hosted "HIROBA FES 2022×2023 -FINALE! UTAI×BA-" at LINE CUBE SHIBUYA with 10 luxurious artists. From August to September 2025, he held a collaborative exhibition with Bunkitsu Roppongi, "a bookstore you pay admission to experience culture." He also participates in literature flea markets (exhibitions and sales events) nationwide, among various activities.
For More Information About Roastery Tokyo Products and Operating Hours
https://www.starbucks.co.jp/reserve/roastery/
About Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd.
Starbucks Coffee Japan, Ltd. opened its first store in Japan in Ginza, Tokyo in 1996. As of the end of September 2025, it operates 2,077 stores (including licensed stores) across all 47 prefectures in Japan, spanning over 80 markets with approximately 40,000 stores worldwide. Approximately 60,000 partners (employees) provide connections between people and heartwarming moments through a cup of coffee. On February 28, 2019, it opened the world's fifth "STARBUCKS RESERVE® ROASTERY TOKYO." Stories of connections with people, society, the global environment, and local communities spreading throughout the country are introduced in "STARBUCKS STORIES JAPAN."
