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Key Takeaways：Gyoza no Ohsho is running two summer combo deals from July 1, 2026. Pair cold noodles with gyoza for 20 yen off (through Aug 31), or grab a medium draft beer plus gyoza for 50 yen off (through Jul 31)—with 30 yen off a solo beer. Both run at locations nationwide, with a few stores excluded. Osho Food Service Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kyoto; President: Naoto Watanabe), which operates the Chinese restaurant chain Gyoza no Ohsho, will roll out a series of “chilled meets sizzling” combo deals perfect for the hot season starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Two campaigns pairing refreshing cold noodles with juicy gyoza, and ice-cold draft beer with gyoza, let customers enjoy the ultimate summer combinations at discounted prices. Campaign 1: Cold Noodle Combo with 20 Yen Off (Tax Included) From Wednesday, July 1 to Monday, August 31, 2026, the combo of “Cold Noodles” or “Spicy!

Key Takeaways：Yoshinoya’s 2026 Ochugen lineup pairs its long-selling frozen gyudon filling (over 500 million servings shipped) with an online-exclusive Arita-yaki ‘Kinmoji Donburi’ bowl—the same size used in-store—so recipients can enjoy an authentic gyudon experience at home. Sets run from 5,300 to 7,800 yen with free shipping and a thank-you card, and an early-bird 500-yen coupon is available. Sales run June 26 through 10:00 a.m. on August 19, with purchases possible via the official shop, Rakuten, Yahoo! Shopping, d Shopping, and au PAY Market. Yoshinoya Official Online Shop Begins 2026 Ochugen Gift Sales Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. has begun selling Ochugen (mid-year) gift sets featuring the Arita-yaki ‘Kinmoji Donburi’ bowl through the Yoshinoya Official Online Shop and various e-commerce mall stores, from June 26, 2026 (today) until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19. All eligible items come with free shipping and a thank-you card, and an early-bird 500-yen discount coupon is also

Key Takeaways：Zetteria’s SUMMER BAG 2026 goes on sale July 15 for ¥3,500 — and it’s basically free, since it packs ¥3,500 in meal coupons plus three exclusive original goods (an eco bag, drink holder, and clear pouch). The coupons are good through November 30, so you can stretch the value from summer into fall. It’s limited to 268 stores while supplies last, so plan to grab one early. Zetteria “SUMMER BAG 2026” Arrives Zetteria, the burger chain operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President Daishi Kimura), will sell the “Zetteria SUMMER BAG 2026” for a limited time starting Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Priced at ¥3,500 (tax included), it comes packed with ¥3,500 worth of meal coupons usable at Zetteria stores, plus exclusive original goods — an incredibly good-value summer lucky bag. Three Original Goods Items The set includes three limited-edition items featuring stylish illustrations of Zetteria’s

Key Takeaways：Burger King Japan is running a one-week deal from June 26 to July 2, 2026: pick any two of three popular sides — Chicken Nuggets, Onion Rings, or Chili Cheese Fries — for just 500 yen, up to 33% off. It only kicks in from 2 PM daily, isn’t available for delivery, and a handful of stores are excluded, so it’s worth checking before you go. Burger King Launches “2 Sides for 500 Yen” Campaign BK Japan is holding a special one-week-only campaign from Friday, June 26 to Thursday, July 2, 2026, available from 2:00 PM each day. Pick any two different items from three popular sides and get them for just 500 yen. With a maximum combined price of 750 yen, that’s up to 33% off — a savings of 250 yen. Three Popular Sides to Choose From The campaign features three classic, fan-favorite sides. Choose any two

Key Takeaways：Matsuya is bringing back its fan-favorite mushroom brown sauce after about seven months, launching the Brown Sauce Hamburg Set Meal nationwide on June 30, 2026. The plump, juicy hamburg steak comes smothered in a rich, mushroom-forward sauce, with set meals starting at 830 yen and three toppings to choose from — classic, fried egg, or melty cheese. Takeout single items are available too, so you can bring the comeback sauce straight to the dinner table. The Popular Mushroom-Scented Brown Sauce Returns After About 7 Months Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (Head office: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) will release the Brown Sauce Hamburg Set Meal at Matsuya, the chain famous for its gyumeshi (beef bowls), curry and set meals, from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The rich, deeply flavored brown sauce that won over many fans before being discontinued is making its long-awaited comeback after roughly seven

Key Takeaways：Hanamaru Udon teams up with Narumiya Characters (ANGEL BLUE, mezzo piano, pom ponette, DAISY LOVERS) for its first-ever collab, running June 25–July 8, 2026. Buy one of two collab sets (500 or 650 yen) to score limited-edition trading stickers plus downloadable phone wallpapers, with an official X daily instant-win giveaway on top. It’s a hit of 2000s Heisei-retro nostalgia, capped at 50,000 servings nationwide. Heisei Retro Comes to Hanamaru Udon: First-Ever Narumiya Characters Collab Hanamaru Co., Ltd., operator of the Sanuki udon chain “Hanamaru Udon” (part of Yoshinoya Holdings), is teaming up with Narumiya International’s popular character brand “Narumiya Characters” for its first-ever collaboration. The “Let’s Trade Stickers at Hanamaru!” campaign runs from June 25 (Thu) to July 8 (Wed), 2026, at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide (some stores excluded). The campaign features characters from ANGEL BLUE, mezzo piano, pom ponette, and DAISY LOVERS — brands that were hugely popular

Key Takeaways：Yoshinoya teams up with Dragon Quest Walk for the first time ever, running its ‘Adventurer Support Campaign’ from July 2 to August 26, 2026. Grab the dine-in ‘Dragon Quest Walk Set’ for a random original figure (designs change between Wave 1 and Wave 2), or rack up app points to swap for limited goods like teacups, rice bowls, and a Metallic Monsters Gallery set. Figures are limited daily and one-per-customer, so go early if you want a specific design. Japanese gyudon chain Yoshinoya has announced its first-ever collaboration with the smartphone location-based RPG Dragon Quest Walk, the ‘Adventurer Support Campaign,’ running from July 2 (Thu) at 10:00 to August 26 (Wed) at 20:00, 2026, at Yoshinoya locations across Japan. With sets that include original figures and an app-point campaign offering limited-edition goods, it’s a must-see for both Dragon Quest fans and gyudon lovers. Campaign Overview Name: Yoshinoya × Dragon

Key Takeaways：Skylark Group is serving up unagi across 8 of its chains (Gusto, Jonathan, Yumean, Aiya, Karayoshi, Totoyamichi, Hachiro Soba, and chawan) ahead of 2026’s Day of the Ox on July 26. Prices range from a budget-friendly 990 yen Unakara-don to a 4,894 yen Lake Hamana premium set, and ordering any eligible eel dish earns you 5x Skylark Points. Whether you dine in or take out, there’s an eel option at nearly every price point. Skylark Restaurants, operator of Gusto and other chains, is rolling out eel (unagi) menus across 8 brands for Japan’s midsummer tradition, “Doyo no Ushi no Hi” (Day of the Ox). The plump, tender grilled eel can be enjoyed both in-store and at home. Order an eligible eel item and you’ll also earn 5x Skylark Points during the campaign. In 2026, the Day of the Ox falls on Sunday, July 26. Campaign Highlights Eel menus across

Key Takeaways：Aiya’s Setouchi Fair runs June 25 – September 2, 2026 at all locations, spotlighting early-summer flavors like Hyogo raw whitebait, Setouchi conger eel, and Tokushima sudachi. Highlights include set meals from 1,199 yen plus a grand menu renewal, new beef tongue miso-yaki, and limited-quantity domestic peach desserts you can only get while supplies last. Skylark’s Japanese restaurant Aiya hosts a summer ‘Setouchi Fair’ Aiya, the Japanese restaurant operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd., will hold a limited-time ‘Setouchi Fair‘ starting Thursday, June 25, 2026, bringing together the bountiful seafood and produce of the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea) region. The grand menu will also be renewed on the same day for the height of summer. Early-summer flavors take center stage, including raw whitebait (shirasu) from Hyogo Prefecture, conger eel (hamo) from Setouchi, and sudachi citrus from Tokushima Prefecture. New arrivals also include limited-quantity peach desserts and a beef tongue miso-yaki