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Key Takeaways：Sushiro is bringing the flavor of Konpiraso — a Yamagata ramen shop so elusive it only opens October through May — to its conveyor-belt sushi restaurants nationwide. The Niboshi-Scented Chicken Shoyu Ramen launches June 15, 2026 at 480 yen, limited to 380,000 servings. It’s a rare shot at a phantom shop’s bowl without the three-hour wait. Sushiro x Tabelog Collaboration Features Yamagata’s Phantom Ramen Shop Akindo Sushiro, operator of the conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro, has announced the latest entry in its Sushiro x Tabelog Nationwide Famous Shop Supervision Series, created with Japan’s leading restaurant review and reservation platform Tabelog. The new Niboshi-Scented Chicken Shoyu Ramen, supervised by the famed Chuka Soba Dokoro Konpiraso of Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, goes on sale at Sushiro restaurants nationwide from Monday, June 15, 2026. Konpiraso holds an impressive Tabelog score of 3.72 (as of May 20, 2026) and is known as a “phantom” […]

Key Takeaways：Sushiro Day 2026 Part 2 runs June 15–30 at Sushiro locations across Japan, with Jumbo Fatty Salmon from just 110 yen and double-cut grilled eel from 180 yen. The anniversary lineup also includes three-piece sampler plates, a shellfish platter, a giant shrimp tempura roll, and a new retro pudding parfait. Items are limited in quantity, so go early before they sell out. Sushiro Day 2026 Part 2 Campaign Starts June 15 Conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro (Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd.) will hold its anniversary campaign “A Cup Full of Gratitude. A Belly Full of Sushi. Sushiro Day 2026 Part 2” at Sushiro restaurants nationwide in Japan from Monday, June 15 to Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Since June marks the month of its founding, Sushiro is expressing its biggest thanks of the year to customers. The chain traces its roots to a single standing sushi bar in Osaka called “Tai-sushi” and

Key Takeaways：Gyoza no Ohsho is running its Big Thanksgiving Festival on June 18–19, 2026, giving customers one half-price gyoza coupon sheet (2 coupons) for every 500 yen spent. The coupons can’t be used on the spot but are valid from June 20 through July 31, so a single visit during the two-day event can lock in cheap gyoza for the whole summer. Gyoza no Ohsho Holds 2026 Big Thanksgiving Festival on June 18 and 19 Ohsho Food Service Corp. (headquartered in Kyoto), the company behind Japan’s beloved Chinese restaurant chain Gyoza no Ohsho, will hold a special “Big Thanksgiving Festival” (Dai Kanshasai) for two days only: Thursday, June 18 and Friday, June 19, 2026, as a token of appreciation to its loyal customers. The campaign runs at Gyoza no Ohsho and GYOZA OHSHO locations nationwide (some stores excluded). Campaign Details: A Half-Price Gyoza Coupon for Every 500 Yen Spent During

Key Takeaways：Matsunoya is bringing Matsuya’s cult-favorite Shkmeruli garlic chicken sauce to its crispy katsu menu starting June 16, 2026, to mark Matsuya Foods’ 60th anniversary. Set meals start at 990 yen with takeout at the same price, and app coupons plus free rice refills at select stores make it even cheaper. Here’s the full menu, pricing, and how to save. Matsuya’s Famous Shkmeruli Meets Matsunoya’s Signature Katsu Matsuya Foods Holdings announced that its tonkatsu specialty chain Matsunoya will launch a Shkmeruli series starting Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM. This special cross-brand collaboration celebrates the 60th anniversary of Matsuya Foods’ founding. Shkmeruli, a Japanese take on the Georgian garlic chicken dish, has been a sensation every time it appears on the Matsuya menu as the wildly popular Shkmeruli Hot Pot Set Meal. Now this fan favorite joins forces with Matsunoya’s signature katsu—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—for

Key Takeaways：Starbucks Tea & Cafe Japan is adding two tropical summer drinks on June 17, 2026: the parfait-style Pine & Coconut Frozen Tea Float (¥933 takeout) and the barista-brewed Craft Iced Tea Pineapple Kona Pop (¥628 takeout), available at all 30 locations nationwide. The same Pineapple Kona Pop tea is sold as loose leaf for home brewing, and a new Tennoji store opens in Osaka this July. Tropical Summer Tea Beverages Arrive at Starbucks Tea & Cafe Starbucks Coffee Japan will launch two new summer beverages — the Pine & Coconut Frozen Tea Float and the Craft Iced Tea Pineapple Kona Pop — at all 30 Starbucks Tea & Cafe locations nationwide starting Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Themed “Urban Oasis,” this second installment of the summer season offers a tea experience designed to soothe the mind and refresh the spirit during the scorching summer. New Beverage Details Pine & Coconut

Key Takeaways：Sushiro is teaming up with Zenless Zone Zero for the first time starting June 24, 2026, bringing exclusive character picks, mini figures, holographic tickets, and in-game redemption codes to stores across Japan. Two specially themed locations in Osaka and Tokyo will recreate the world of New Eridu. Everything is limited quantity and random, so this guide covers what to get, how the codes work, and why you should go early. Sushiro Announces First Collaboration with Zenless Zone Zero Major Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro will launch its first-ever collaboration with Zenless Zone Zero, the popular urban fantasy action RPG by HoYoverse, at Sushiro locations nationwide starting Wednesday, June 24, 2026. This also marks Zenless Zone Zero’s first collaboration with the restaurant industry. The collab theme is “Welcome to Sushiro New Eridu Branch!” — a playful setting in which Sushiro has opened a store in the game’s city of New

Key Takeaways：Domino’s Pizza Japan is offering a free S-to-M size upgrade on every pizza for delivery orders from June 15 to 28, 2026 — a deal normally worth 600–700 yen. Just enter coupon code 073784 when ordering online. Here’s everything you need to know before you order, including the fine print on takeout and coupon stacking. Domino’s Pizza Japan, the country’s No.1 pizza delivery chain, will run its “There’s a Pizza at Domino’s You Absolutely Have to Try” campaign for 14 days only, from Monday, June 15 to Sunday, June 28, 2026. Inspired by the surging excitement for watching sports across Japan, the campaign offers a free size upgrade from S to M on delivery orders — a service that normally costs 600 or 700 yen. Campaign Details The biggest highlight is that all pizzas on the menu are eligible. You can enjoy any pizza in Medium size while paying

Key Takeaways：Zetteria kicks off its Summer Burger Fair on June 17, 2026, with four new limited-time burgers built around two flavors: rich beef kalbi and refreshing hyuganatsu citrus. Prices range from 590 to 620 yen tax included, and the lineup runs through mid-July at 270 stores nationwide. Whether you want a garlicky stamina boost or a light citrusy bite, this fair has you covered. Zetteria’s Limited-Time Summer Burger Fair Zetteria, the hamburger chain operated by Burger One Co. under Zensho Holdings, will launch its Summer Burger Fair for a limited time starting Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The fair features four new burgers built around two contrasting flavors: the rich, savory punch of beef kalbi and the refreshing citrus tang of hyuganatsu, a Japanese summer citrus. Whether you are craving something bold or something light, there is a burger to match your mood. The Four New Burgers Garlic Beef Kalbi Burger