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Key Takeaways：MOS Burger teams up with 130-year-old confectioner Imuraya for the first time, launching frozen Ice Warabi Mochi sweets in strawberry and matcha flavors from May 20, 2026. The mochi softens as it melts, offering a changing texture perfect for summer. MOS Burger and Imuraya Team Up for the First Time MOS Food Services, Inc. will release new collaborative sweets with Imuraya Co., Ltd. at MOS Burger stores nationwide (excluding some locations) from Wednesday, May 20, 2026 through early September. The lineup includes “Ice Dolce Strawberry Cream Ice Warabi Mochi with Amaou Sauce” and “Ice Dolce Matcha Cream Ice Warabi Mochi with Kuromitsu Sauce.” The seasonal “Fluffy Souffle Pancake with Domestic White Peach Sauce” will also be available. A Melting Ice Warabi Mochi Co-Developed with Imuraya Since 2023, MOS has been offering summer sweets that incorporate Japanese elements, such as the “Kuzu Ice” series of non-melting frozen desserts. This year,

Key Takeaways：MOS Burger is rolling out three limited summer drinks from May 20, 2026, headlined by a White Peach Soda made with domestic white peach and Setouchi lemon. There’s also a 590-yen version with a whole lemon you press yourself, plus the chain’s first Tea Milk crossover from its cafe-format stores. MOS Burger Unveils Three New Summer Beverages MOS Food Services Co., Ltd. will release three limited-edition summer drinks at MOS Burger locations nationwide (excluding select stores) starting Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The lineup includes White Peach Soda with Domestic White Peach & Lemon Sauce, One Whole Lemon! White Peach Soda with Domestic White Peach & Lemon Sauce, and the first-ever crossover product with the brand’s cafe-format stores, Tea Milk with Candy Tea Leaves. New Product Lineup and Highlights White Peach Soda with Domestic White Peach & Lemon Sauce A refreshing drink made by mixing soda with a sauce crafted

Key Takeaways：Hanamaru Udon’s meat-focused Niku-Ten concept finally arrives in Honshu, opening May 13, 2026 in Akasaka. The star is Baku-Tantan, a 1kg tantan udon with 340g of meat available nationwide through June 3, plus a 290-yen opening campaign. Hanamaru Udon Niku-Ten Debuts in Honshu Hanamaru Inc. (headquartered in Takamatsu, Kagawa) will reopen its Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori location as Hanamaru Udon Niku-Ten (Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori Store) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. As part of the “Oidemai! Sanuki Project” aimed at creating new value for Sanuki udon, this meat-focused concept store, previously operated only in Takamatsu since August 2025, makes its first appearance in Honshu. Store Information Name: Hanamaru Udon Niku-Ten (Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori Store) Address: 1F ORANGE BOX, 3-19-9 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Hours: Weekdays 10:00-21:00 / Sat 11:00-20:30 / Sun & Holidays 11:00-15:30 (Last order 30 min before closing) Signature “Baku-Tantan” Available Nationwide for Limited Time Developed based on the bestselling “Hiyashi Tantan”

Key Takeaways：CoCo Ichibanya is bringing back ‘Horoniku Dokan to Goukai Curry,’ the No.1 winner of its November 2025 Meat Chunk Election, from May 15, 2026 at around 670 locations nationwide. The curry features spoon-tender pork shoulder loin topped with Chaliapin sauce, and lets you pick your meat level (1–4) at ordering. Limited quantities, so go early. The No.1 Winner of the Meat Chunk Election Returns! Ichibanya Co., Ltd. has announced the limited-edition relaunch of ‘Horoniku Dokan to Goukai Curry’ (Tender Meat Chunk Hearty Curry) at approximately 670 CoCo Ichibanya curry house locations nationwide starting Friday, May 15, 2026. This menu item topped the November 2025 ‘Meat Chunk Election’ and returns by popular demand. The Original Meat Chunk Curry Voted No.1 by Fans In November 2025, CoCo Ichibanya’s official X account held the ‘Meat Chunk Election’, inviting fans to vote for the meat chunk curry they most wanted to eat again

Key Takeaways：COCO’S is teaming up with Haikyu!! from May 19 to June 29, 2026, across 504 restaurants nationwide. Order eligible menu items to score one of 16 original A4 clear files, plus get exclusive collab dishes, breakfast stickers, and voice messages from Hinata and Oikawa. COCO’S JAPAN, the family restaurant chain operated by Zensho Holdings, will hold a collaboration campaign with the popular anime Haikyu!! from May 19 (Tuesday) to June 29 (Monday), 2026, at 504 locations nationwide (excluding airport stores). The campaign is titled “Let’s Gather at COCO’S Again Today! Campaign“. Campaign Overview The campaign features original illustrations of Shoyo Hinata, Tobio Kageyama, Kei Tsukishima, and Tadashi Yamaguchi from Karasuno High School, alongside Toru Oikawa, Hajime Iwaizumi, Issei Matsukawa, and Takahiro Hanamaki from Aoba Johsai High School. Customers ordering eligible menu items will randomly receive 1 of 16 original A4 clear file folders. Limited Collaboration Menu Phase 1 (May