Starbucks Coffee Japan was established in October 1995, as a joint venture between Sazaby League and Starbucks Coffee International, the international arm and subsidiary of Starbucks Coffee Company the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. Since the opening of our first store on August 2, 1996, in the Ginza district of Tokyo, our network has expanded rapidly throughout the country and has reached 854 stores as of the end of March 2009.

The wonderful aroma of coffee, the depth of its taste, and the expert knowledge of our friendly baristas are all a part of the refreshing and unique Starbucks Experience, a special experience that no other coffeehouse can offer.

Five-year financial summary (PDF)

The financial information contained on this material is as below.

-	Historical Profit & Loss Statement Summary
-	Historical Balance Sheet Summary
-	Comparable Store Sales Trends
-	Store Counts
-	Key Management Indices