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Key Takeaways：Sushiro’s second Honkai: Star Rail collab kicks off April 27, 2026, with limited-edition sushi, desserts, and exclusive collectibles across two phases. Expect themed stores in Tokyo, Chiba, Osaka, and Fukuoka, plus bonus cards, stickers, and a 70-plate photo campaign with prize draws. Sushiro × Honkai: Star Rail Second Collaboration Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. is teaming up with HoYoverse’s globally popular space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail for a second round of collaboration titled “The Golden Plate,” launching at Sushiro locations nationwide on Monday, April 27, 2026. The campaign is split into Phase 1 and Phase 2, featuring sushi, desserts, and exclusive collectible goods. Sushi with Limited-Edition Picks Available in Both Phases Mala-Style Salmon with Fried Leek: from 250 yen (tax incl.). Salmon topped with crispy leek and a signature mala sauce. Phase 1 (from April 27) Lemon Steak-Style Nigiri: from 250 yen. Inspired by Nagasaki’s famous lemon steak. Large […]

Key Takeaways：Domino’s Pizza is running a Customer Appreciation Festival across Shikoku from April 20 to May 17, 2026, with three standout deals: 990 yen takeout pizzas, a second delivery pizza for just 10 yen, and a free kids’ Pizza Academy over Children’s Day weekend. It’s a rare window for Tokushima, Kagawa, Kochi, and Ehime residents to stock up on pizza or give kids a memorable hands-on experience. Domino’s Pizza Declares Roots in Shikoku with Customer Appreciation Festival Domino’s Pizza, Japan’s No.1 delivery pizza chain, is hosting a special Customer Appreciation Festival from April 20 (Mon) to May 17 (Sun), 2026, exclusively for customers in Tokushima, Kagawa, Kochi, and Ehime prefectures. The event features three exclusive campaigns to express gratitude to Shikoku customers. Three Special Campaigns 1. Takeout Only: 3 Medium Pizzas for 990 Yen For takeout orders only, enjoy medium-sized American, Mayo-Jaga, and Margherita pizzas for just 990 yen each.

Key Takeaways：KFC Japan’s beloved Musha Colonel display returns April 29–May 6, 2026 at a record 1,218 stores, with samurai-armored Colonel Sanders statues handcrafted by staff. New this year: free coloring sheets, first-ever limited stickers (100 per store), and a public online contest to vote for your favorite Musha Colonel. KFC “Musha Colonel” Returns to 1,218 Stores Nationwide in 2026 Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Atsushi Najima) has announced the return of its iconic “Musha Colonel” display at KFC stores nationwide, running from April 29 (Wed., Holiday) through May 6 (Wed., Substitute Holiday), 2026. A record-breaking 1,218 stores will participate, each showcasing uniquely handcrafted samurai-armored Colonel Sanders statues made by store employees. A Beloved KFC Tradition Over 40 Years Strong The “Musha Colonel” tradition aligns with Japan’s Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day) on May 5, dressing the Colonel Sanders statues and figurines in samurai armor and

Key Takeaways：Hama Sushi kicks off its Early Summer Special Neta Festival on April 21, 2026, featuring flame-grilled bincho tuna and marinated squid ear wraps at just 110 yen. Premium items like fresh snow crab and a three-kind Crab Sanmai set join the lineup, plus an X giveaway offering 3,000 yen vouchers to 80 winners. Hama Sushi Launches “Early Summer Special Neta Festival” Nationwide from April 21 Hama Sushi, the 100-yen sushi chain operated by Zensho Holdings, will hold the “Hama Sushi Early Summer Special Neta Festival” at stores nationwide from Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The campaign features refreshing shiso leaf-inspired new items and luxury sushi using rare cuts, making it a must-try culinary event of the season. Premium Neta at Just 110 Yen (Tax Included) The headliners are “Large-Cut Flame-Grilled Bincho Tuna (Shiso & Garlic Flavor)”, where fragrant shiso and garlic stimulate the appetite, and “Aomori Pref. Marinated Squid Ear

Key Takeaways：Shabu-Yo kicks off Golden Week 2026 with a limited-quantity Hokkaido Beef Shoulder Loin all-you-can-eat from April 24, pairing Grade 3+ crossbred beef with its Hokkaido Fair lineup. Expect family-friendly pricing (preschoolers free, kids 1,099 yen, seniors 550 yen off) plus a free sticker coaster gift for kids while supplies last. Shabu-Yo Launches Golden Week Hokkaido Feast Shabu-Yo, operated by Skylark Holdings, will launch a limited-quantity Hokkaido Beef Shoulder Loin All-You-Can-Eat menu starting Friday, April 24, 2026. Running alongside the ongoing Hokkaido Fair during Golden Week, this campaign offers guests a chance to indulge in the rich flavors of Hokkaido. The Appeal of the Limited Hokkaido Beef Shoulder Loin Premium Grade 3+ Beef, All You Can Eat This special Hokkaido beef shoulder loin features crossbred domestic cattle raised in the vast nature of Hokkaido. Selected from Grade 3 or higher, the meat offers moderate marbling, smooth texture, and rich umami