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Key Takeaways: Yoshinoya’s 2026 Ochugen sets pair the online-exclusive Arita-yaki ‘Kinmoji Donburi’ with frozen gyudon filling, on sale until 10:00 a.m. on August 19. Every eligible item ships free with a thank-you card, and an early-bird 500-yen coupon is available at the official shop and major e-commerce mall stores. The bowl matches the size used to serve gyudon in Yoshinoya restaurants. Yoshinoya Official Online Shop Begins 2026 Ochugen Gift Sales Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. has begun selling Ochugen (mid-year) gift sets featuring the Arita-yaki ‘Kinmoji Donburi’ bowl through the Yoshinoya Official Online Shop and various e-commerce mall stores, from June 26, 2026 (today) until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19. All eligible items come with free shipping and a thank-you card, and an early-bird 500-yen discount coupon is also being distributed. As the summer holiday season approaches, why not send frozen gyudon (beef bowl) filling—handy for easing the burden of meal

Key Takeaways: Zetteria’s SUMMER BAG 2026 goes on sale Wednesday, July 15 for ¥3,500 including tax, holding seven ¥500 meal coupons valid through Monday, November 30, 2026. Three original goods — an eco bag, a drink holder sized for Medium iced drinks, and a clear pouch — come with it. Sold at 268 stores nationwide while supplies last. Zetteria “SUMMER BAG 2026” Arrives Zetteria, the burger chain operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President Daishi Kimura), will sell the “Zetteria SUMMER BAG 2026” for a limited time starting Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Priced at ¥3,500 (tax included), it comes packed with ¥3,500 worth of meal coupons usable at Zetteria stores, plus exclusive original goods — an incredibly good-value summer lucky bag. Three Original Goods Items The set includes three limited-edition items featuring stylish illustrations of Zetteria’s signature favorites such as the “Zeppin Burger,” “French Fries,” and

Key Takeaways: Two different sides from Chicken Nuggets 5 Pieces, Onion Rings, and Chili Cheese Fries cost 500 yen from 2:00 PM daily, June 26 through July 2, 2026. That saves up to 250 yen off the 750-yen combined price. Delivery is excluded, and ten locations nationwide are not taking part. Burger King Launches “2 Sides for 500 Yen” Campaign BK Japan is holding a special one-week-only campaign from Friday, June 26 to Thursday, July 2, 2026, available from 2:00 PM each day. Pick any two different items from three popular sides and get them for just 500 yen. With a maximum combined price of 750 yen, that’s up to 33% off — a savings of 250 yen. Three Popular Sides to Choose From The campaign features three classic, fan-favorite sides. Choose any two different items for the 500-yen price. Chicken Nuggets 5 Pieces (regular price 280 yen): Juicy chicken

Key Takeaways: Matsuya brings back its mushroom brown sauce on June 30, 2026, about seven months after it was discontinued. The Brown Sauce Hamburg Set Meal starts at 830 yen, with Egg Brown and Cheese Brown versions available, plus takeout single items from 770 yen. Shareholder benefit tickets are accepted, except on Triple portions. The Popular Mushroom-Scented Brown Sauce Returns After About 7 Months Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (Head office: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) will release the Brown Sauce Hamburg Set Meal at Matsuya, the chain famous for its gyumeshi (beef bowls), curry and set meals, from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The rich, deeply flavored brown sauce that won over many fans before being discontinued is making its long-awaited comeback after roughly seven months. A Plump, Juicy Hamburg Steak With Rich Mushroom Flavor A plump, juicy blended-meat hamburg steak is generously topped with a brown

Key Takeaways: The Let’s Trade Stickers at Hanamaru! campaign runs June 25 to July 8, 2026 at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide, limited to 50,000 servings. The 650-yen Narumiya Collab Set and 500-yen Mini set each come with an original pick and a randomly chosen sticker sheet, plus a receipt QR code for three exclusive smartphone wallpapers. Heisei Retro Comes to Hanamaru Udon: First-Ever Narumiya Characters Collab Hanamaru Co., Ltd., operator of the Sanuki udon chain “Hanamaru Udon” (part of Yoshinoya Holdings), is teaming up with Narumiya International’s popular character brand “Narumiya Characters” for its first-ever collaboration. The “Let’s Trade Stickers at Hanamaru!” campaign runs from June 25 (Thu) to July 8 (Wed), 2026, at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide (some stores excluded). The campaign features characters from ANGEL BLUE, mezzo piano, pom ponette, and DAISY LOVERS — brands that were hugely popular among schoolchildren in the 2000s and are now booming