% Arabica is a specialty coffee brand founded in Kyoto, Japan, in 2014 by Kenneth Shoji.
The brand was created with a vision to combine world-class coffee quality with minimalist, elegant design inspired by Kyoto’s culture.
The first % Arabica coffee shop opened in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district and quickly gained global acclaim for its unique blend of direct-from-farm coffee sourcing, high-quality beans, and artisan brewing methods using the famous Slayer espresso machines.
The brand expanded internationally with more than 220 locations in 20 countries, maintaining a strong commitment to consistency and excellence by having baristas trained at the Kyoto flagship store.
In 2025, % Arabica launched its first store in Australia at Sydney’s Bondi Beach, marking its expansion into a highly competitive coffee market.
