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Key Takeaways: Starbucks Japan adds two strawberry drinks nationwide on May 11, 2026: Chunky Strawberry Milk at 609 yen takeout and Strawberry Chocolate Frappuccino at 732 yen, both Tall only. Rewards members get three-day early access from May 8. The same day brings three ohora semi-cured gel nail designs at 2,750 yen each through the official online store. Two New Strawberry Beverages from Starbucks Japan Starbucks Coffee Japan will launch two new strawberry beverages nationwide starting Monday, May 11, 2026. One highlights chunky strawberry pulp, while the other combines strawberry with crunchy chocolate chips, offering two distinct ways to enjoy strawberry season. ‘Chunky Strawberry Milk’ (Gorotto Ichigo Milk) An evolution of last year’s popular ‘THE Ichigo Milk’, now enhanced with generous strawberry pulp. The fluffy blended milk creates a striking two-layer contrast with the strawberry, transforming into a soft pink when stirred. The chunky strawberry texture remains enjoyable down to […]

Key Takeaways: COCO’S brings back its Choco-Mint Party Fair from May 14 through late June 2026 at 504 stores nationwide, with airport locations excluded. Six chocolate-mint desserts join the returning Super Suu-Suu Sauce 2.0 at 110 yen including tax. Only the frappe is available for takeout, and online orders take 10% off. COCO’S Kicks Off Choco-Mint Party Fair on May 14, 2026 COCO’S Japan, a family restaurant chain operated under Zensho Holdings, will launch its annual Choco-Mint Party Fair on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This year features an upgraded Super Suu-Suu Sauce 2.0 alongside six refreshing chocolate-mint desserts and a frappe perfect for early summer. Event Overview Start date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 End date: Late June 2026 Locations: 504 stores nationwide (as of May 8; airport stores excluded) Takeout: Only the Choco-Mint Party Frappe is available for takeout Product Lineup Choco-Mint Party Parfait: 1,090 yen (1,199 yen incl. tax)

Key Takeaways: The Mushroom Ugly Burger® runs at Burger King Japan nationwide from May 8 to May 17, 2026, at 1,090 yen single or 1,390 yen for a set. It stacks four mushroom varieties and sour cream onion sauce on 4-Cheese Craft Buns, which take so much hand work that only a third of normal bun volume can be baked. An app coupon takes the set to 1,290 yen. Burger King® Hit Mushroom Series Returns with New Premium Edition BK Japan Co., Ltd. will launch the Mushroom Ugly Burger® as a limited-time offering at Burger King® locations nationwide from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 17, 2026. This newest entry in the wildly popular Mushroom series combines four varieties of mushrooms with the signature 4-Cheese Craft Buns used in the beloved Ugly Burger lineup, creating a hearty and authentic burger experience. The Painstakingly Crafted 4-Cheese Craft Buns The 4-Cheese Craft

Key Takeaways: Zetteria’s Asian Sweets & Snack Fair runs from Wednesday, May 13, 2026 through mid-July while supplies last, at 269 stores excluding select branches. Four almond and mango items are on offer, including the Almond Mango Parfait Shake at 420 yen and the Almond Mango Pie at 260 yen, all tax included. The parfait shake and Almond Shake are not available for delivery. Zetteria Brings Early Summer Asian Sweets to Japan Zetteria, the burger chain operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Zensho Holdings), will hold its limited-time Asian Sweets & Snack Fair starting Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The fair features four Asian-inspired sweets and snacks centered on almond and mango, perfect for the early summer season. New Menu Lineup Almond Mango Parfait Shake (420 yen) An almond-flavored shake topped with mango sauce, smooth whipped cream, and yellow star-shaped nata de coco. The gentle sweetness of almond

Key Takeaways: Yoshinoya’s Premium Gyu-Ju arrives May 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM: marbled domestic Japanese beef grilled one slice at a time in sukiyaki sauce, served with nama shichimi and miso soup for 1,207 yen dine-in. The limited-time Gyu-Hokke Set pairs grilled hokke with simmered beef at 899 yen dine-in, with no takeout option. Yoshinoya Unveils Luxurious New ‘Premium Gyu-Ju’ Beef Bowl Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. (President: Tetsuya Naruse) launched its new product ‘Premium Gyu-Ju’ (Zeppin Gyu-Ju) on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM, allowing customers to fully savor the rich flavor of beef. Simultaneously, the limited-time ‘Gyu-Hokke Set’ debuts, offering both fish and beef in one meal — giving diners a versatile lineup to suit any mood or dining occasion. Crafted for Yoshinoya Beef Lovers The ‘Premium Gyu-Ju’ features carefully selected, well-marbled domestic Japanese beef, grilled one slice at a time and coated in Yoshinoya’s signature sukiyaki sauce. It

Key Takeaways: Shabu-Yo’s Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair runs from May 14 through mid-July 2026 at all stores, pairing all-you-can-eat beef tongue with a lemon herb broth and a newly developed oxtail broth. Weekday lunch until 4 PM is unlimited-time at 3,519 yen with tax, 1,099 yen for elementary students and free for preschoolers. Shabu-Yo’s “Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair” Returns in 2026 Skylark Holdings’ popular shabu-shabu buffet chain Shabu-Yo will hold its limited-time “Early Summer Beef Tongue Fair” at all locations from Thursday, May 14, 2026. Last year’s edition served approximately 6.71 million plates, with social media flooded with requests to bring it back, making it one of Shabu-Yo’s most beloved campaigns. Three Key Highlights of This Year’s Fair 1. All-You-Can-Eat Beef Tongue Returns with a Refreshing Lemon Theme The renowned beef tongue buffet, famous for its unique texture and rich umami, returns with a lemon-centered menu perfect for

Key Takeaways: Order a kids’ meal at any Matsuya, Matsunoya, or Sushimatsu nationwide between May 12 and late June 2026 and you get one of six original Kobito pouches, handed out at random while supplies last. Following @matsuya_foods and reposting through May 24 also enters you for 5,000 Matsuya Points. Matsuya Foods x Kobito-Dukan Collaboration Returns Matsuya Foods Holdings will launch the second installment of its collaboration with the popular children’s book series Kobito-Dukan (by Toshitaka Nabata, published by Rokurinsha) starting 10:00 AM on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The campaign runs at all Matsuya beef bowl restaurants, Matsunoya tonkatsu shops, and Sushimatsu sushi specialty stores nationwide. Kobito-Dukan celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2026, with cumulative sales exceeding 3.2 million copies and 444 unique kobito creatures introduced across 13 volumes. Campaign Overview Period Matsuya & Matsunoya: May 12 (Tue) 10:00 to June 30 (Tue) 9:59, 2026 Sushimatsu: May 12 (Tue) 11:00

Key Takeaways: From May 7, 2026, KFC Japan raises Original Chicken, Boneless Kentucky, and drinks by 20 yen each, while signature burgers and combo meals hold at current prices. Colonel Crispy drops to 140 yen from 290 yen through June 2, members get a rotating half-price side coupon each week, and the 550 yen Kenta Lunch runs daily from 10:00 to 15:00. KFC Japan to Revise Prices from May 7, 2026 Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan announced that, effective Thursday, May 7, 2026, it will revise the prices (tax included) of in-store and delivery menu items at all KFC locations nationwide. The revision reflects ongoing increases in raw material, energy, and logistics costs, and is intended to maintain quality and service while ensuring stable supply. Main Price Changes Key adjustments to in-store single-item menus include: Original Chicken: +20 yen Boneless Kentucky: +20 yen Drinks (all sizes): +20 yen Meanwhile, signature burgers

Key Takeaways: Colonel Crispy drops to 140 yen from its regular 290 yen at KFC stores nationwide from May 7 through June 2, 2026. The light chicken breast side, seasoned with garlic and soy sauce, is coated in KFC’s signature batter and fried piece by piece. Some stores may not participate, and delivery prices can differ from in-store. KFC Offers Popular Side Menu at Half Price Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Co., Ltd. (President: Atsushi Nashima; Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa) will hold the “Colonel Crispy 1-Piece Half-Price” campaign at KFC stores nationwide from Thursday, May 7 through Tuesday, June 2, 2026. The promotion is timed for the period when customers have settled into new schools or jobs about a month after the start of Japan’s spring season. What Is Colonel Crispy? Colonel Crispy is one of KFC Japan’s most popular side menu items, featuring a crispy, fragrant exterior and juicy interior. Light

Key Takeaways: Jolly Pasta’s Southern Italy Fair: Sicily Edition starts Thursday, May 7, 2026 at all 322 stores. Three lemon- and ricotta-based dishes join the lineup, including Lemon Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Carbonara at 1,529 yen incl. tax, alongside the new Chilled Capellini: Red Shrimp Mentaiko Cream Soup at 1,419 yen incl. tax. Jolly Pasta to Launch Southern Italy Fair: Sicily Edition Jolly Pasta, the pasta specialty chain operated under Zensho Holdings, will launch its Southern Italy Fair: Sicily Edition starting Thursday, May 7, 2026. As the second installment of the Southern Italy Fair that began in April, this edition features Sicily — the Mediterranean island — as its theme. Three new limited-time dishes using lemon and ricotta cheese will be served, along with the start of chilled pasta sales perfect for early summer. The campaign rolls out at all 322 locations (as of April 30). Sicily-Inspired New Menu