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Key Takeaways: Matsunoya adds a summer-only Orange Sauce Karaage Set Meal from 3:00 p.m. on August 12, 2026 at stores nationwide, excluding some locations. The ginger-and-garlic marinated karaage comes with a sweet-tart orange sauce plus a side of mayonnaise, starting at 1,050 yen for the 5-piece set and 1,290 yen for 8 pieces. Takeout is available on all items. Matsunoya Debuts Summer-Only Orange Sauce Karaage Set Meal from 3:00 p.m. on August 12, 2026 Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) will launch the Orange Sauce Karaage Set Meal at its tonkatsu chain Matsunoya from 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The new item gives the chain’s signature crispy fried chicken a summer twist by pairing it with a sweet, tangy and refreshing orange sauce, making it easy to enjoy even when the heat dulls the appetite. Authentic Karaage Marinated in a House-Made Seasoning Matsunoya’s

Key Takeaways: Burger King Japan’s Dirty The One Pounder goes on sale August 7, 2026, stacking four flame-grilled beef patties and four slices of cheddar for 527g and 1,656kcal. A newly developed Special Garlic Mayo Sauce is layered twice inside. It costs 2,490 yen single or 2,790 yen as a set, sold in limited quantities with an original sticker while supplies last. BK Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuhiro Nomura), operator of Burger King® in Japan, will launch the massive cheeseburger ‘Dirty The One Pounder‘ on Friday, August 7, 2026 for a limited time and in limited quantities. Stacked with four flame-grilled 100% beef patties, it weighs in at a staggering 527g with a total of 1,656kcal. As the third installment of the 2026 “One Pounder Series,” it truly earns its title as the ultimate “Dirty” burger. Four Flame-Grilled Patties Meet Four Slices of Cheddar Burger

Key Takeaways: Domino’s Japan releases its in-house secret menu, “Ura Domino,” from August 17 to September 13, 2026 at stores nationwide. The three items are a Deluxe piled with french fries and Thousand Island dressing, a Mille-Feuille Crust version, and Secret Caesar Parmesan Fries at ¥500. Company research found roughly 95% of frequent customers never add extra toppings. Domino’s Forbidden Secret Menu “Ura Domino” Goes Public Domino’s Pizza Japan (CEO: Dieter Habel, headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo), the nation’s leading delivery pizza chain, will release “Ura Domino” (Secret Domino), a hidden menu devised by a young in-house chef, for a limited period from Monday, August 17 to Sunday, September 13, 2026. The lineup includes a “radically modified” version of the signature Domino’s Deluxe topped with french fries and Thousand Island dressing, plus a cult-favorite fries variation — combinations you simply can’t resist once you know about them. Born From a Sense of

Key Takeaways: Hanamaru Udon marks Hanamaru Udon Day with the 870-yen Kansha Udon, bukkake noodles topped with three jumbo shrimp tempura, grated daikon and flower-shaped kamaboko, running August 7 through August 31, 2026. The dipping broth comes on the side, so the tempura stays crispy. Each order also comes with a Sanrio Hanamaru Obake sticker while supplies last. August 7 Marks “Hanamaru Udon Day” with a Special Thank-You Menu Hanamaru Inc. (headquarters: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture; President: Yoshihiro Maeda), operator of the Sanuki udon chain Hanamaru Udon, is celebrating “Hanamaru Udon Day” on August 7 with a limited-edition menu item called “Hanamaru Kansha Udon” (Hanamaru Thank-You Udon). It will be available from Friday, August 7 through Monday, August 31, 2026 at Hanamaru Udon locations nationwide (excluding some stores). The price is a playful 870 yen (tax included), a pun on the word “hanamaru.” Three Jumbo Shrimp Tempura, Roughly 300 Yen

Key Takeaways: La・Ohana Yokohama Honmoku is running a 120-minute all-you-can-drink plan for 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax) from August 6 to September 30, 2026. The lineup totals 28 drinks — 12 alcoholic and 16 non-alcoholic — so non-drinkers are covered too. Solo diners can order it, and a glass exchange system applies. Toast to Hawaii at a Resort-Style Dining Spot in Yokohama Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo; President Takashi Nakajima), part of the Skylark Group, has announced that its Hawaiian dining and cafe La・Ohana Yokohama Honmoku will offer a limited-time 120-minute all-you-can-drink alcohol plan for 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax) from Thursday, August 6, 2026 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Non-alcoholic drinks are also included, so guests who do not drink alcohol can join in just as easily. All-You-Can-Drink Plan Details The plan covers 12 alcoholic drinks including beer, highballs and wine, plus 16 non-alcoholic