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Key Takeaways：Matsuya Foods turns 60 and is marking it with an original brand song, ‘A Gentle Place That Awaits You,’ written by Shimokitazawa rock band ORCALAND. The track starts playing in stores nationwide on June 16, 2026, with a behind-the-scenes movie, streaming release, and full music video following over the next few weeks. It’s a warm, easy-listening tie-up about being there for people who work hard every day—and yes, the band eats gyumeshi in the video. Matsuya Foods Unveils an Original Brand Song for Its 60th Anniversary Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo; President and Representative Director Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) has released an original brand song titled “A Gentle Place That Awaits You” (Anata wo Matsu Yasashii Basho) to commemorate its 60th anniversary. From 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the song began playing in Matsuya stores nationwide (excluding some locations). The track was written specifically for […]

Key Takeaways：KFC Japan is running a Founder’s Anniversary Pack from June 17 to July 7, 2026: three pieces of Original Recipe Chicken plus a Colonel’s Crispy for 990 yen — a 290-yen saving over buying them separately. The three-week deal kicks off a larger campaign celebrating Colonel Sanders, complete with a new Shiori Sato TV commercial and the return of KFC’s rare “Chicken Meister” certification. KFC Spotlights Its Signature Original Recipe Chicken KFC Japan (Nihon KFC) is launching the “Original Recipe Chicken: Discover the Secret of Its Deliciousness Campaign” from June 17, 2026 (Wed) through September, the birth month of founder Colonel Sanders. The large-scale initiative aims to share the craftsmanship behind KFC’s one-and-only signature item, Original Recipe Chicken, with even more customers. The first phase brings a value-packed “Founder’s Anniversary Pack” for a limited time, alongside a new TV commercial starring Shiori Sato. First Phase: Founder’s Anniversary Pack Saves

Key Takeaways：Marugame Seimen joined Tokyo Pride 2026 for the fourth straight year, rolling out a kitchen car with a limited-edition “Rainbow Udonut” (400 yen) coated in colorful rice crisps. Beyond the playful treat, parent company Toridoll HD used the booth to share its real LGBTQ+ commitments—training, a same-sex partnership system, and ally programs—making this more than just a novelty menu story. Toridoll HD Exhibits at Tokyo Pride 2026 Toridoll Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO Takaya Awata), the operator of the Sanuki udon specialty chain Marugame Seimen, set up a booth at the “Pride Festival” of Tokyo Pride 2026, one of Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, held on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026. This marks the Toridoll Group’s fourth consecutive year of participation. A Marugame Seimen kitchen car appeared at the venue, selling the event-exclusive “Rainbow Udonut” (400 yen, tax included). This visually playful treat features

Key Takeaways：CoCo Ichibanya is teaming up with the Chiikawa movie for its first-ever collaboration, planned for summer 2026 at stores across Japan. This is just a teaser for now—the full lineup of collab menu items, merchandise, and special perks gets revealed on July 1, 2026. Chiikawa Movie x CoCo Ichibanya: First Collaboration Confirmed Ichibanya Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Ichinomiya, Aichi; President Mamoru Kuzuhara), the operator of the curry restaurant chain CoCo Ichibanya, has announced its first-ever collaboration campaign with the “Chiikawa” movie at CoCo Ichibanya locations nationwide. This release is a preview, with full details to be revealed at a later date. “This Summer, the Chiikawa Characters Are Coming to CoCo Ichibanya!” This marks the first time the wildly popular character Chiikawa has teamed up with the iconic curry brand CoCo Ichibanya. True to the tagline “This summer, the Chiikawa characters are coming to CoCo Ichibanya!”, the campaign is being

Key Takeaways：Skylark’s Hawaiian dining chain La・Ohana is running a KONA Beer campaign from June 15 to July 14, 2026. Order a KONA Beer and you get an original postcard, plus a shot at winning exclusive KONA Beer goods by lottery. Pair it with Loco Moco or garlic shrimp for the full island experience. KONA Beer Campaign at Hawaiian Dining “La・Ohana” At “La・Ohana,” the Hawaiian dining restaurant operated by Skylark Holdings, a KONA BEER-sponsored gift campaign will run for a limited time from Monday, June 15 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Enjoy the ultimate pairing of authentic Hawaiian local food and KONA Beer for your chance to win original goods. A Resort Escape from Everyday Life Open the door and you are welcomed by the aroma of piña colada and the gentle sound of waves — that is La・Ohana. In this space offering a brief escape from the everyday bustle, time