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Jonathan’s Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle Fair runs June 11 through September 2, 2026, at all stores outside morning hours before 10:30am. Morioka Reimen, which sold 220,000 servings last year, returns at 1,209 yen with 1.5x noodles, alongside a chilled curry soy-milk tantan Inaniwa udon at 1,319 yen. Ordering an Angus beef steak hamburger between June 11 and 24 earns a guaranteed-win Jona Lottery ticket, dine-in only. Jonathan’s ‘Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle’ Fair Kicks Off June 11 Jonathan, the family restaurant chain operated by Skylark Restaurants, will hold its ‘Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle’ Fair from Thursday, June 11, 2026, perfectly timed for what is expected to be a scorching summer. Two of Tohoku’s greatest noodle dishes — Iwate’s “Morioka Reimen” and Akita’s “Mugendo Inaniwa Udon” — share the stage in special summer versions for a refreshing culinary experience. Fair Overview Locations: All Jonathan stores (excluding morning hours until 10:30am)…

From June 11 to 21, 2026, Big Boy and Victoria Station serve Father’s Day sets built on domestic Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin graded quality rank 4 or higher, seared over a 300°C open flame. A large draft beer costs the medium price of 605 yen including tax, and eligible orders come with a 300-yen coupon valid through July 31. Big Boy Launches a Special Father’s Day Campaign Big Boy Japan, a Zensho Holdings group company operating the hamburg steak & steak restaurants “Big Boy” and “Victoria Station,” will run a limited-time Father’s Day campaign starting Thursday, June 11, 2026, in celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21. This year’s theme is “a little luxury,” with a lineup of special menus featuring domestic Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin. Premium Domestic Japanese Black Wagyu Sirloin The Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin used this time is carefully selected from cuts graded quality

Matsuya adds the Neo Tomato Goro Goro Chicken Curry nationwide from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1,050 yen including tax, alongside a 680 yen plain Neo Tomato Curry. Coconut milk, tomato acidity and spices carry the Goro Chiki series’ iron-plate chicken. Takeout is available, with miso soup charged separately. Matsuya Unveils a Next-Generation Tomato Curry for Summer Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (Head office: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) will launch the new “Neo Tomato Goro Goro Chicken Curry” at its “Matsuya” gyumeshi, curry and set-meal restaurants from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Blending the richness of coconut milk, the refreshing acidity of tomato and exotic spices, this “gentle yet spicy” dish offers an entirely new sensation perfect for the coming hot season. What Makes the “Neo Tomato” Curry Special Different from a conventional tomato curry, the “Neo Tomato” curry beautifully balances the

Hanamaru Udon’s Pork Shabu Udon starts at 820 yen for a small bowl, topped with oni-oroshi, myoga, and green onion in a thickened special ponzu; the vegetable-packed Salad Udon version starts at 920 yen. Both come chilled or warm and run from June 4 to mid-July at stores nationwide except Okinawa. Takeout adds 50 yen per bowl. Hanamaru Udon Debuts Summer Menu: “Pork Shabu Udon” & “Pork Shabu Salad Udon” Hanamaru Co., Ltd., the operator of the Sanuki udon chain “Hanamaru Udon” and part of the Yoshinoya Holdings group, will launch two new limited-time menu items nationwide (excluding some stores) from Thursday, June 4, 2026: “Pork Shabu Udon” and “Pork Shabu Salad Udon.” These refreshing dishes are designed to be enjoyed during the hot and humid rainy season. “Pork Shabu Udon” with Three Refreshing Toppings Smooth, throat-pleasing Sanuki udon is topped with a generous serving of pork belly

From June 4, 2026, CoCo Ichibanya’s takeout-and-delivery-only Marutoku Combo returns in two versions, each priced over 10% below ordering the same toppings separately. Combo A pairs half squid, six sausages and nine petit fried shrimp; Combo B swaps in pork cutlet and french fries. Takeout prices are ¥1,296 for toppings only and ¥2,073 with two servings of curry sauce. CoCo Ichibanya Revamps Its Popular Topping Assortment “Marutoku Combo” Ichibanya Co., Ltd. (HQ: Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture; President Mamoru Kuzuhara), operator of the curry restaurant chain CoCo Ichibanya, will relaunch its takeout and delivery-only menu “Marutoku Combo” at CoCo Ichibanya locations nationwide starting Thursday, June 4, 2026. First released last December, this value-packed assortment of CoCo Ichibanya’s most popular toppings is back with an upgrade. This time, two sets are available that offer over 10% savings compared to ordering items individually. Each topping is generously portioned, making the combos

Jolly Pasta adds two white peach desserts on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at all 322 stores: a Freshly Baked Peach Pie, baked to order at 649 yen including tax, and a White Peach Milk Granita at the same price. Both come with a separate drizzle—raspberry sauce for the pie, black tea syrup for the granita. Jolly Pasta Unveils Two New White Peach Desserts Jolly Pasta Co., Ltd. (President: Yuki Yasumoto; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), a pasta specialty chain under ZENSHO Holdings, will release two new desserts in its popular white peach lineup on Thursday, June 4, 2026: the Freshly Baked Peach Pie and the White Peach Milk Granita. Jolly Pasta has been offering white peach desserts since late April. From June, the chain brings new sweets that let guests enjoy the elegant sweetness of white peach with a crisp, freshly baked pie and “granita”—a shaved ice originating from

Sushiro Day 2026 runs nationwide from June 3, with the Salmon Roe Wrap at a thank-you price from ¥110 (tax incl.) until its planned 2.07 million servings sell out. Toku-Neta Bai-Toro arrives at roughly double the usual size from ¥180, and seven selected soft drinks are half price through June 23. Sushiro’s Once-a-Year Thank-You Festival ‘Sushiro Day 2026’ Begins Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. (FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES), operator of the conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro, is launching its biggest annual appreciation campaign, ‘Kansha Ippai. Hara Ippai. Sushiro Day 2026 – Part 1’, at Sushiro locations nationwide starting Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Marking the month of its founding in June, Sushiro—born from a single standing sushi shop “Tai Sushi” in Osaka and devoted to “Straight to Sushi!” for over 40 years—brings a luxurious lineup of dishes. Star Item ‘Salmon Roe Wrap’ at a Special Thank-You Price from ¥110 The highlight

Skylark’s official online shop now sells a 6-serving Bamiyan ramen set for 1,680 yen including tax—280 yen per serving with free shipping. The set splits evenly between soy sauce and miso, stores at room temperature for an extended period, and arrives by mail straight to your mailbox, so no one needs to be home to receive it. Bamiyan’s Signature Ramen Now Available to Enjoy at Home The “Skylark Official Online Shop,” operated by Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd., began selling the “Bamiyan Ramen Soy Sauce & Miso 2-Flavor 6-Serving Set (Room-Temperature Mail Delivery)” on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This eye-catching mail-order product lets customers enjoy the signature menu item of the Chinese restaurant chain “Bamiyan” at home, without needing to visit a store. Affordable at Just 280 Yen Per Serving with Free Shipping This product is priced at 1,680 yen (tax included) for a 6-serving set, meaning just 280

Sushiro Points replaces Maido Points from June 1, 2026, awarding 1 point per 100 yen (tax included) instead of 1 point per visit. Present your Sushiro App membership card at the register, since points are no longer automatic. Reach 200 cumulative points within 12 months for Gold rank and a 1.5x earn rate. Sushiro Rolls Out New ‘Sushiro Points’ Loyalty Program Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. (part of FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES), operator of Japan’s popular conveyor-belt sushi chain, launched its new loyalty program “Sushiro Points” on Monday, June 1, 2026. Built around the concept “The more you eat, the more you earn!”, the program lets customers accumulate points for every 100 yen (tax included) spent, and introduces selectable rewards and a membership rank system so regular visits pay off more. Previously, Sushiro offered the “Maido Points” program earned through app reservations, as well as the “Dakko-zushi Stamp Card”

Burger King Japan’s Smokehouse The One Pounder arrives Friday, May 29, 2026 in limited quantities—four flame-grilled beef patties, four cheddar slices, and a new Signature Smoke Bacon Sauce at 2,490 JPY single or 2,790 JPY set. The same day brings three 1,500 JPY Big Barrel side packs and the Big Drink upgrade for an extra 100 JPY. Burger King® 2026 One Pounder Series Second Release BK Japan Co., Ltd. will launch the colossal Smokehouse The One Pounder burger on Friday, May 29, 2026 for a limited time and limited quantity. Featuring four flame-grilled 100% beef patties, four slices of rich cheddar cheese, and savory bacon bits, finished with a newly developed Signature Smoke Bacon Sauce. What Makes Smokehouse The One Pounder Special This monster burger packs 1,615 kcal and weighs 545g in total. Four flame-grilled beef patties layered with four cheddar cheese slices, pickles, creamy mayo sauce, and

Sukiya adds Tonjiru Miso Ramen from 9:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 1,954 stores nationwide. The bowl blends two types of miso with garlic and ginger, and costs 360 yen on its own, or 850 yen in a regular gyudon set with egg or pickles. You can also swap the soup in existing sets for it at any time of day. Sukiya Introduces a New Bowl: Tonjiru Miso Ramen Sukiya, the popular gyudon (beef bowl) chain operated by Zensho Holdings, will launch a brand-new limited-time menu item, Tonjiru Miso Ramen, starting 9:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Built on Sukiya’s beloved tonjiru (pork miso soup) side dish, this original bowl combines noodles with a specially crafted sauce for a uniquely Sukiya experience. A Special Sauce for Rich, Deep Flavor The standout feature of Tonjiru Miso Ramen is its blend of two types of miso, combined

Matsuya’s Overflowing 3 Rich Cheeses IN Hamburg Steak arrives June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM at locations nationwide, with a choice of demi or garlic-tomato umatoma sauce. Set meals start at 1,090 yen and a la carte at 990 yen, tax included. Takeout is available, and shareholder benefit tickets are accepted. Matsuya Unveils Perfect Summer Menu Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. will launch the brand-new Overflowing 3 Rich Cheeses IN Hamburg Steak at its Matsuya beef bowl, curry, set meal, and rice bowl restaurants starting June 2, 2026 (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM. This special dish features hot, rich cheese wrapped in a plump and juicy hamburg steak — a must-try for the summer season. Three Premium Cheeses Create a Blissful Experience Matsuya’s signature iron-grilled hamburg steak comes packed with three types of premium cheeses bursting with rich flavor. The cheese flows out vividly as soon as you cut

Zetteria adds the Pudding Shake on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 350 yen including tax, sold at roughly 270 stores with some locations excluded. It layers a vanilla shake with smooth pudding and caramel sauce, so stirring shifts the flavor as you drink. The Coffee Jelly Shake, made with fair-trade coffee, stays on the menu at 320 yen. Zetteria Introduces a Drinkable Pudding: The New Pudding Shake Burger-One Co., Ltd. (President: Taishi Kimura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), a subsidiary of Zensho Holdings, operates the hamburger chain Zetteria, which will launch a new dessert shake — the Pudding Shake — on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Designed to help customers cool down during hot summer days or enjoy a relaxing break, this new dessert shake brings a refreshing experience to the upcoming summer season. What Makes the Pudding Shake Special The newly launched Pudding Shake combines a vanilla-flavored shake with smooth

KFC Japan’s second Genshin Impact collaboration runs June 10 to June 30, 2026, through KFC Net Order only, with Pack A at 1,410 yen and Pack B at 1,080 yen (tax included). Each pack includes three in-game items, six unique across the two, and logged-in members are automatically entered to win one of 100 Alhaitham or Kaveh tapestries. KFC and Genshin Impact Team Up Again Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan has announced its second collaboration with HoYoverse’s open-world RPG Genshin Impact. The limited-edition Genshin Impact Collab Pack will be available from June 10 (Wed) to June 30 (Tue), 2026, exclusively through KFC Net Order. Pre-orders begin at approximately 2:00 AM on June 3 (Wed) through 11:59 PM on June 9 (Tue). Under its new tagline “Shiawase ni, Gabu.” (“A bite of happiness”), KFC is delivering this delicious and joyful experience by partnering with the globally beloved open-world RPG Genshin

Two new Sakutto Kenta items arrive at KFC outlets nationwide on Wednesday, June 3, 2026: the Karauma Zinger at 290 yen and the returning Colonel Crunch Potato from 290 yen. Combo sets start at 500 yen for a Zinger plus a small potato. Quantities are limited, and some outlets may not carry either item. KFC Japan Unveils Sakutto Kenta Series Volume 2 Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan announced the second installment of its Sakutto Kenta series, featuring the new Karauma Zinger (Spicy Zinger) and the highly requested return of Colonel Crunch Potato, available at KFC outlets nationwide from Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in limited quantities. The Anytime, Anywhere, New Style Concept As the boundary between meals and snacks blurs and borderless dining occasions expand, KFC responded to these lifestyle shifts this spring by launching the Sakutto Kenta series under the concept of Anytime, Anywhere, New Style. Designed for snacking,

From May 26, Hama Sushi’s Nippon Umaneta Festival Vol. 2 brings Sanriku large-cut silver salmon and Hokkaido hokke tempura nigiri at 110 yen tax included, alongside Funka Bay large scallops at 176 yen and Toyama Bay raw firefly squid at 231 yen. Roughly 670 stores take part, while supplies last. An X giveaway running May 25–27 awards 3,000 yen vouchers to 80 winners. Hama Sushi Announces Nippon Umaneta Festival Volume 2 Hama Sushi, the popular conveyor belt sushi chain operated under Zensho Holdings, will launch the Hama Sushi Nippon Umaneta Festival Vol. 2 starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at locations nationwide across Japan. This is the second installment of the highly anticipated campaign featuring carefully selected seasonal ingredients from across Japan at affordable prices. The first volume, which launched on May 12 featuring items like Hokkaido-caught vinegared herring, received tremendous customer praise, paving the way for this second

From Thursday, May 28, 2026, La・Ohana serves Fresh Blueberry Hawaiian Pancakes at ¥1,380 (¥1,518 incl. tax) and a Fresh Blueberry Açaí Bowl at ¥1,280 (¥1,408 incl. tax) at all locations. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza charges ¥200 more per item, and Zushi Coast adopts that pricing from July 1. The run is tentative and may end without notice. A Taste of Hawaii: New Early-Summer Treats Arriving Hawaiian dining & cafe La・Ohana, operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd., is launching new limited-time menu items from Thursday, May 28, 2026. Featuring large, juicy fresh blueberries paired with Hawaiian flavors, these two new offerings are the perfect early-summer reward for yourself. New Menu Highlights Fresh Blueberry Hawaiian Pancakes Price: ¥1,380 (¥1,518 incl. tax) Fluffy, chewy original pancakes topped with an abundance of fresh blueberries and a mountain of light, airy whipped cream. The burst of fresh blueberries is beautifully enhanced by rich mascarpone

Burger King opens 8 new restaurants across Kanagawa, Fukuoka, Chiba, Osaka, Niigata, and Ibaraki between May and June 2026, including its return to Niigata after 7 years at AEON Mall Niigata Kameda IC on June 11. That brings the chain to 362 stores nationwide as of June 25, 2026, on the way to 600 by the end of 2028. Burger King Returns to Niigata After a 7-Year Absence BK Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuhiro Nomura) will open a total of 8 new restaurants across Kanagawa, Fukuoka, Chiba, Osaka, Niigata, and Ibaraki between May and June 2026. The most notable opening is the return of Burger King® to Niigata Prefecture after 7 years, with the new “Burger King® AEON Mall Niigata Kameda IC” store launching on Thursday, June 11. With these 8 new openings, Burger King® will operate 362 stores nationwide as of June