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Key Takeaways：Skylark’s online shop now sells a 6-serving Bamiyan Ramen set (3 soy sauce, 3 miso) for 1,680 yen with free shipping—just 280 yen a bowl. It’s shelf-stable and ships straight to your mailbox, so you can recreate the chain’s signature ramen at home anytime without a store visit. 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 yen per serving with free shipping—an exceptionally affordable price. With […]

Key Takeaways：Sushiro replaced its old Maido Points and Dakko-zushi Stamp Card with a new ‘Sushiro Points’ program on June 1, 2026. You now earn 1 point per 100 yen spent (not just per visit), redeem points for coupons, goods, or the popular Kansha Maido Mori platter, and rank up to Gold for a 1.5x earn rate. The catch: you must use the Sushiro App and show your membership card at the register every time. 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 for a more rewarding and

Key Takeaways：Burger King Japan drops the Smokehouse The One Pounder on May 29, 2026—a 545g, 1,615 kcal monster stacking four flame-grilled patties, four cheddar slices, and a new Signature Smoke Bacon Sauce for 2,490 JPY. The launch also brings three Big Barrel side packs and the return of the +100 JPY Big Drink upgrade, all in limited quantities. 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 the

Key Takeaways：Sukiya rolls out a new limited-time Tonjiru Miso Ramen on June 4, 2026, blending two misos with garlic and ginger for a rich sauce designed to pair with gyudon. Priced at 360 yen solo or 850 yen as a set, it’s available at 1,954 stores nationwide and can swap into any existing set menu. 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 with garlic and ginger for a fragrant, deeply flavorful sauce.

Key Takeaways：Matsuya launches its new Overflowing 3 Rich Cheeses IN Hamburg Steak nationwide on June 2, 2026, featuring an iron-grilled patty oozing with three premium cheeses. Pick between rich Demi sauce or garlic-tomato Umatoma sauce, with set meals starting at 1,090 yen and a la carte from 990 yen. 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 into it, blending the

Key Takeaways：Zetteria is rolling out a new Pudding Shake on June 3, 2026 for 350 yen, blending vanilla shake with smooth pudding and caramel sauce. It joins the popular Coffee Jelly Shake (320 yen) as a summer dessert pick, available at around 270 stores nationwide. 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 pudding and rich caramel sauce. From the very first sip, you can savor the silky,

Key Takeaways：KFC Japan’s second Genshin Impact collab runs June 10–30, 2026, with two limited combo packs (1,080 and 1,410 yen) featuring Alhaitham and Kaveh dinner boxes. Each pack includes exclusive in-game item codes, and buyers are entered to win one of 100 character tapestries or a voice actor autograph set. Pre-orders open June 3 via KFC Net Order only. 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 Impact.

Key Takeaways：KFC Japan rolls out Sakutto Kenta Series Vol. 2 on June 3, 2026, featuring the new spicy Karauma Zinger and the fan-requested return of Colonel Crunch Potato. Prices start at 290 yen, with combo sets up to 1,800 yen available nationwide in limited quantities. 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, light meals, or adding one more item to your order, the

Key Takeaways：Hama Sushi kicks off Nippon Umaneta Festival Vol. 2 on May 26, 2026, with Sanriku silver salmon and Hokkaido hokke tempura nigiri at just 110 yen each. The campaign also features premium picks like Toyama Bay firefly squid and Funka Bay scallops, plus an X giveaway offering 3,000 yen meal 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 installment showcasing premium ingredients from Sanriku, Hokkaido, and Toyama Bay.

Key Takeaways：Hawaiian cafe La・Ohana rolls out two limited-time early-summer treats from May 28, 2026: Fresh Blueberry Hawaiian Pancakes (¥1,380) and a Fresh Blueberry Açaí Bowl (¥1,280), both loaded with juicy fresh blueberries. Available at all locations nationwide, though DiverCity Tokyo Plaza and Zushi Coast charge ¥200 more. 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 sauce and blueberry sauce, creating a gradient of flavors enjoyable down