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Key Takeaways: Gusto runs its Minions & Monsters collaboration at all locations nationwide from July 30 through September 9, 2026, with four themed dishes including the Minion Star Mini Cheese-IN Hamburg Steak at ¥1,429 incl. tax. Eligible orders come with one limited-quantity original goodie per person, and a second wave of goods arrives August 20. Collab menu items are served from 10:30 a.m. Gusto, the family restaurant chain operated by the Skylark Group, is launching a collaboration campaign with the movie Minions & Monsters, which opens nationwide in Japan on August 7, 2026. The campaign runs from Thursday, July 30, 2026 at all Gusto locations across Japan, featuring themed menu items that look like they jumped straight out of the film, plus limited-quantity original goods available only at Gusto — fun for kids and adults alike. Campaign Overview Participating stores: All Gusto locations Period: July 30 (Thu) – September 9 […]

Key Takeaways: Six Oni Oroshi Bukkake bowls arrive at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide on Thursday, July 23, 2026, running through early September. Pork versions start at 840 yen for a small, and the pork-free ones at 640 yen (tax included), with yuzu, shibazuke or wasabi on coarsely grated daikon. Takeout adds 50 yen per bowl. Hanamaru Co., Ltd., the Sanuki udon chain under Yoshinoya Holdings, will release its refreshing summer lineup, the Oni Oroshi Bukkake series, in six varieties at Hanamaru Udon locations nationwide in Japan (excluding some stores) for a limited time starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. Crunchy Grated Daikon Meets Savory Pork Each bowl combines coarsely grated daikon radish, known as oni oroshi, which keeps its crunchy bite and fresh flavor, with generous portions of sweet, savory pork, a finishing touch of ponzu sauce, and firm, chewy Sanuki udon noodles. Despite the hearty portions, three distinctive condiments, yuzu

Key Takeaways: COCO’S runs its Summer Beef Hamburg Steak Fair from July 31 through late August at roughly 504 stores nationwide, excluding airport locations. Four versions of the 100% beef hamburg steak are on the menu, from garlic or green onion with salted lemon at 1,309 yen with tax to a cut steak pairing at 2,079 yen. Takeout is not available. COCO’S Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoya Ichiki), part of the Zensho Holdings group, will kick off its Summer Beef Hamburg Steak Fair at COCO’S family restaurants nationwide starting Friday, July 31, 2026. About the Fair The Beef Hamburg Steak is a signature COCO’S dish made with 100% beef, prized for its rich, meaty flavor and coarsely ground texture. Timed for the season when the summer heat makes you crave a hearty meat fix, the fair pairs the classic hamburg steak with appetite-stirring garlic, refreshing green

Key Takeaways: Every Ennichi Lottery ticket wins something — groups of 1–5 get one per person, six or more get up to six per group, from July 23, 2026 while tickets last. Prizes range from a double waffle maker to Shabutan towels, and coupons stay valid through October 31. Weekday student groups also take 10% off. Shabu-Yo Brings You a Summer Festival Where Everyone Wins Shabu-Yo, the all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu brand operated by Skylark Restaurants, will hold a limited-quantity “Summer Festival Campaign” starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. The highlight is the “Ennichi Lottery” (festival draw), offering prizes available only here — and best of all, there are no losing tickets, making summer dining even more fun. The No-Loss “Ennichi Lottery” Customers who dine at Shabu-Yo during the period can draw lottery tickets. Groups of 1–5 receive one ticket per person, while groups of 6 or more receive up to 6 tickets

Key Takeaways: Gyoza no Ohsho sells its “Summer Ramen” for 780 yen (858 yen incl. tax) from July 22 to August 31, 2026, a chuka soba broth sharpened with sansho, ginger, and chili. In-store sets pair it with shiso-scented “Summer Gyoza” from 1,029 yen (1,131 yen incl. tax), and takeout comes in a microwave-safe container. Gyoza no Ohsho Rolls Out “Summer Ramen” as a Limited-Time Seasonal Special Ohsho Food Service Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kyoto; President Naoto Watanabe), operator of the popular Chinese restaurant chain, will sell its seasonal special “Summer Ramen” from Wednesday, July 22 to Monday, August 31, 2026 at “Gyoza no Ohsho” and “GYOZA OHSHO” locations nationwide. It’s a refreshingly spicy bowl made for the heat of summer. What Is “Summer Ramen”? Signature Broth Meets Sansho, Ginger, and Chili “Summer Ramen” is a brand-new dish built on the deeply rich broth of Ohsho’s classic favorite, “Unforgettable Chuka

Key Takeaways: Sushiro’s first Hello Kitty collaboration runs in two phases from July 29 and August 19, 2026, with limited-edition picks, stickers, pouches and mascots sold with sushi and desserts from 250 yen. The back of each sticker works as a 5% off coupon, usable without limit from September 9 to 30. Major Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro has announced its first-ever collaboration with Sanrio’s beloved character Hello Kitty, launching at Sushiro restaurants nationwide on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Themed “KAWAUMA HELLO KITTY” — where adorable Hello Kitty meets Sushiro’s deliciousness — the campaign turns Sushiro into a special summer destination packed with cuteness and great sushi. Campaign Overview: Two Phases The collaboration runs in two phases: Phase 1 from July 29 and Phase 2 from August 19, each featuring a wide range of limited-edition goods. All items come randomly — one per eligible menu item — and designs cannot

Key Takeaways: Zetteria’s White Peach Fair runs from July 22, 2026 until late August at 268 stores, while supplies last. Four white peach sweets start at 420 yen for the Whip White Peach Shake, with the plain Shake White Peach from 240 yen for a small. The shakes are not available for delivery. Zetteria Holds the “White Peach Fair” The hamburger chain “Zetteria,” operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), will hold a limited-time “White Peach Fair” starting Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The fair features four sweets made with seasonal white peaches, letting customers easily enjoy the juicy freshness of peaches at their peak. With soft pastel-pink hues and generous chunks of fruit, it’s a lineup perfectly suited to summer. White Peach Fair Overview Period: From Wednesday, July 22, 2026, until late August (while supplies last) Locations: 268 stores, excluding some locations (as of July 16) Price:

Key Takeaways: Yoshinoya’s “Kids Genki Wari” takes 80 yen off the tax-included price of bowls, plate dishes, set meals, curry, and kids’ menu items for children of elementary school age and younger, from 11:00 on July 16 through 15:00 on September 3, 2026. Dine-in and takeout both qualify, and takeout orders count each child even if they stay home. Some stores are excluded. Yoshinoya Rolls Out Summer-Only ‘Kids Genki Wari’ Nationwide Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO Tetsuya Naruse) has announced a limited-time “Kids Genki Wari” campaign running from 11:00 on Thursday, July 16, 2026, through 15:00 on Thursday, September 3, 2026. For children of elementary school age and younger, bowls (donburi), plate dishes, set meals, curry, and kids’ menu items will be offered at 80 yen off the tax-included price at Yoshinoya locations across Japan. The campaign is designed to fit a variety of occasions

Key Takeaways: Burger King Japan adds three Pepper Garlic Steak Whoppers on July 17, 2026, each stacking American beef brisket steak on a flame-grilled patty under a new pepper garlic sauce. Singles run ¥1,190 to ¥1,590, sets ¥1,490 to ¥1,890 with fries and a drink. Stores serving breakfast start at 10:30 a.m., and some locations don’t carry them. Burger King’s Summer Steak Whopper Gets a New Twist Burger King®, operated in Japan by BK Japan Co., Ltd., will release three new summer-limited menu items in the ‘Pepper Garlic Steak Whopper®‘ lineup starting Friday, July 17, 2026. Each burger boldly stacks American beef brisket steak atop a flame-grilled 100% beef patty, finished with a newly developed “Special Pepper Garlic Sauce” for a hearty, appetite-igniting experience. The New “Special Pepper Garlic Sauce” The star beef brisket steak is first flame-grilled to a rich sear, then vacuum-cooked and oven-baked to lock in the

Key Takeaways: The coupon takes 80 yen off any single bowl of udon, valid from July 16 through August 6, 2026 at Hanamaru Udon, Umagena, Tsurusaku, Sanuki Menya, and Sanuki Udon Takamatsu Chokushi. Takeout counts, and it stacks with shareholder benefit tickets, but airport and racecourse locations are excluded and distribution ends once supplies run out. Hanamaru Udon Begins Nationwide ’80 Yen Off’ Summer Coupon Distribution Hanamaru Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, a subsidiary of Yoshinoya Holdings), which operates the Sanuki udon chain “Hanamaru Udon,” has begun distributing a coupon for 80 yen off each bowl of udon at Hanamaru Udon locations nationwide starting Thursday, July 16, 2026. Offered as a summer thank-you to loyal customers, the campaign arrives just as rising temperatures make chilled udon especially appealing. Beat the Heat with a Refreshing Bowl — Plenty of Eligible Menu Items The coupon can be used on any