New combinations in a cup: UCC’s capsule-coffee experiences across four locations

UCC advertised free coffee-and-snack experiences in Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka and Hiroshima in October. Those dates have ended. From a roughly five-metre capsule machine to displays inspired by everyday rooms, the programme offered different ways to discover coffee.

Author: EVENTODIT Editorial Team
Published: 2026.10.11
Updated: 2026-10-31T02:08:06.516992+00:00
Original URL: https://eventodit.com/en/stories/ucc-coffee-gacha-four-cities-2026.html

Practical summary

Event overview: UCC advertised free coffee-and-snack experiences in Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka and Hiroshima in October. Those dates have ended. From a roughly five-metre capsule machine to displays inspired by everyday rooms, the programme offered different ways to discover coffee.

Key decision: Review the city-specific experiences and check new UCC announcements for future visits.

Responsible roles / intended readers: Visitors interested in coffee tastings and brand experiences

Record / next task: Note your preferred city and participation conditions, and review tasting information.

Basis of information: Compared UCC’s official announcement and DRIP POD experience information.

Editorial review: 2026-10-28

Coffee and snacks at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

The UCC capsule-coffee pop-up at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya was announced for October 9–12. Visitors could draw one of 14 coffee-and-snack combinations from a large capsule machine and taste coffee brewed with DRIP POD YOUBI, with the experience designed to introduce new preferences within a familiar drink.

Imagine a coffee moment in five everyday spaces

The Tokyo display represented a dining area, bedroom, workspace, tatami room and living room. The roughly five-metre machine and these five spaces belonged to the Tokyo format. Check each location’s guidance separately rather than assuming every stop used the same scale of installation.

Different free-participation routes

Tokyo participation required following the official DRIP POD Instagram or X account. The October 10–11 events at Aeon Mall Atsuta, Dainichi and Hiroshima Gion used an on-site questionnaire for free participation. All of these dates have passed; consult a new UCC announcement for future locations and conditions.

Make discovering a new taste comfortable

Teams planning coffee tastings can test the complete sequence from capsule draw through brewing, handover and tasting. Make food and allergen information easy to find at collection, and separate waiting areas from places to enjoy the drink. Comfortable movement can support the pleasure of discovering a product.

Explore the official guidance

- [UCC Ueshima Coffee · Official event announcement, September 29, 2026](https://www.ucc.co.jp/company/news/2026/rel260929.html)
- [UCC DRIP POD · Capsule Coffee Day event website](https://drip-pod.jp/Lp/ucc_capsule_coffee_day2026.aspx)

Application conditions

The 2026 Tokyo experience required an official social-account follow; Aichi, Osaka and Hiroshima activities used an onsite survey for free participation.

Unconfirmed information

The October dates have ended. Check new announcements for future locations, dates and entry conditions.

Sources

UCC Ueshima Coffee · Official event announcement, September 29, 2026
https://www.ucc.co.jp/company/news/2026/rel260929.html

UCC DRIP POD · Capsule Coffee Day event website
https://drip-pod.jp/Lp/ucc_capsule_coffee_day2026.aspx