Overview
Fundamental Concepts
The Specialty Coffee Association of Japan (SCAJ) raises awareness and deepens understanding of Specialty Coffee among Japanese consumers and coffee growers around the world. We seek to spread and publicize systematic knowledge of and practices in coffee processes from cultivation to the cup and to expand coffee consumption. Our fundamental concepts embrace the application of these efforts to the further development of the coffee culture of Japan, our contributions to the global Specialty Coffee movement and the improvement of the natural environment and standards of living in the coffee-producing countries.
Address
Specialty Coffee Association of Japan
Sumitomofudousan Aoyama Bldg. 8-5-26 Akasaka,Minatoku,Tokyo 107-0052 JAPAN
Tel. +81-3-4416-8791 Fax. +81-5-3156-2494
History
| 1987 | The Gourmet Coffee Association of Japan was founded in order to spread the enjoyment and awareness of delicious coffee. |
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| 1999 | The association changed its name to the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan on the occasion of the holding of the World Specialty Coffee Conference and Exhibition in Japan. |
| 2003 | The Specialty Coffee Association of Japan was newly founded as a group with greater openness in Japan and towards abroad. |
