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Key Takeaways：Domino’s Pizza Japan is launching the Domino Shake Tropical Mango on July 27, 2026 — a ¥650 hand-made shake built on Thai Kaew mangoes, 100% Hokkaido milk, and award-winning ice cream, with no ice so it never gets watered down. It was designed to pair with the Summer Rich Curry Quattro pizza, and it’s available in limited quantities only, so it’s one to try before it disappears. Domino’s Pizza Japan, the country’s No. 1 pizza delivery chain, will release the Domino Shake Tropical Mango in limited quantities starting Monday, July 27, 2026. This summer-only drink was developed as the perfect companion to the Summer Rich Curry Quattro pizza, which has been on sale since June 29. What Is the Domino Shake Tropical Mango? The Domino Shake is a popular side menu item, handmade one cup at a time at each store after the order comes in. Every flavor is

Key Takeaways：KFC Japan is selling every drink size—S, M, and L—for just ¥100 from July 29 to August 25, 2026, with no purchase limit. That’s up to ¥240 off an L-size drink, and since drink-only visits are welcome, it’s one of the cheapest ways to cool down this summer. Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan will run its “All Drink Sizes for ¥100” campaign at KFC stores nationwide from Wednesday, July 29 to Tuesday, August 25, 2026. With extremely hot days on the rise in Japan, KFC wants to help customers cool off: during the campaign, single-order drinks in all sizes (S, M, and L) are just ¥100 each, as many times as you like. Campaign Overview Name: “All Drink Sizes for ¥100” Campaign Period: July 29 – August 25, 2026 Details: Any single-order drink in S/M/L size, or the Freshly Ground Rich Coffee, for ¥100 (tax included), with no purchase limit

Key Takeaways：Yoshinoya’s tonkatsu brand GodKatsu is serving a limited-time Tokusen Loin Katsu Set Meal and Bento made with the brand pork “Higashi no Takumi SPF,” starting July 23, 2026 at its Toyotama-Minami main store. The set meal runs 1,496 yen with tax and includes free refills of rice and cabbage, while a takeout bento version lets you enjoy it at home. Dine-in orders come with wasabi and salt to highlight the pork’s naturally sweet fat. GodKatsu, the tonkatsu specialty restaurant operated by Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. under Yoshinoya Holdings, launched its limited-time Tokusen (Premium) Loin Katsu Set Meal and Tokusen Loin Katsu Bento featuring the brand pork “Higashi no Takumi SPF” at its Kanjo 7th Ring Road Toyotama-Minami main store from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026. This special menu pairs finely textured pork with elegantly sweet fat and GodKatsu’s signature crispy breading, available only for a limited period. Launch

Key Takeaways：Sukiya is adding Hiyashijiru, a chilled soup of dashi, two kinds of miso, and white sesame topped with firm tofu and okra, from 9:00 AM on July 28, 2026. At just 240 yen — or 760 yen as a gyudon set that saves you 60 yen — it’s an easy, budget-friendly way to eat well even when the summer heat kills your appetite. Sukiya, the gyudon (beef bowl) chain operated by Sukiya Co., Ltd. (part of Zensho Holdings, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), will launch a new summer item, “Hiyashijiru” chilled soup, from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. It is a light, refreshing cold soup made for Japan’s lingering summer heat. What Is Hiyashijiru? Sukiya’s Hiyashijiru features a chilled broth blending dashi stock, two kinds of miso, and white sesame, topped with generous cuts of firm momen tofu and okra. The savory dashi and rich sesame aroma come

Key Takeaways：Gusto is teaming up with the movie Minions & Monsters from July 30 through September 9, 2026, serving four themed dishes priced ¥879–¥1,539 (tax included) at all locations in Japan. Ordering an eligible item also gets you one free limited-edition Minions goodie, released in two waves starting July 30 and August 20. Stock is limited, so families planning a visit should go early. Gusto, the family restaurant chain operated by the Skylark Group, is launching a collaboration campaign with the movie Minions & Monsters, which opens nationwide in Japan on August 7, 2026. The campaign runs from Thursday, July 30, 2026 at all Gusto locations across Japan, featuring themed menu items that look like they jumped straight out of the film, plus limited-quantity original goods available only at Gusto — fun for kids and adults alike. Campaign Overview Participating stores: All Gusto locations Period: July 30 (Thu) – September

Key Takeaways：Hanamaru Udon’s summer Oni Oroshi Bukkake series arrives nationwide on July 23, 2026, pairing crunchy coarse-grated daikon and savory pork with a choice of yuzu, shibazuke pickles or wasabi. Six varieties run through early September, with pork-free bowls from 640 yen, and a daily instant-win campaign on X gives away free udon tickets through August 1. Hanamaru Co., Ltd., the Sanuki udon chain under Yoshinoya Holdings, will release its refreshing summer lineup, the Oni Oroshi Bukkake series, in six varieties at Hanamaru Udon locations nationwide in Japan (excluding some stores) for a limited time starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. Crunchy Grated Daikon Meets Savory Pork Each bowl combines coarsely grated daikon radish, known as oni oroshi, which keeps its crunchy bite and fresh flavor, with generous portions of sweet, savory pork, a finishing touch of ponzu sauce, and firm, chewy Sanuki udon noodles. Despite the hearty portions, three distinctive

Key Takeaways：COCO’S kicks off its Summer Beef Hamburg Steak Fair on July 31, 2026, serving four takes on its 100% beef signature dish: garlic, green onion & salted lemon, a cut steak combo, and a fry combo. Prices run 1,309–2,079 yen with tax, and the fair lasts until late August at about 504 stores nationwide — a solid excuse to load up on protein when the summer heat hits. COCO’S Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoya Ichiki), part of the Zensho Holdings group, will kick off its Summer Beef Hamburg Steak Fair at COCO’S family restaurants nationwide starting Friday, July 31, 2026. About the Fair The Beef Hamburg Steak is a signature COCO’S dish made with 100% beef, prized for its rich, meaty flavor and coarsely ground texture. Timed for the season when the summer heat makes you crave a hearty meat fix, the fair pairs the

Key Takeaways：Shabu-Yo’s Summer Festival Campaign kicks off July 23, 2026, with a no-loss “Ennichi Lottery” where every ticket wins — top prizes are a double waffle maker and original towels. Add a limited Coating Chocolate for DIY festival desserts, a weekday 10% student discount, and an extra ticket for joining the food-waste-cutting Komamedori challenge. Shabu-Yo Brings You a Summer Festival Where Everyone Wins Shabu-Yo, the all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu brand operated by Skylark Restaurants, will hold a limited-quantity “Summer Festival Campaign” starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. The highlight is the “Ennichi Lottery” (festival draw), offering prizes available only here — and best of all, there are no losing tickets, making summer dining even more fun. The No-Loss “Ennichi Lottery” Customers who dine at Shabu-Yo during the period can draw lottery tickets. Groups of 1–5 receive one ticket per person, while groups of 6 or more receive up to 6 tickets per group.

Key Takeaways：Gyoza no Ohsho brings back summer with a limited-run “Summer Ramen” (858 yen incl. tax), a spicy-yet-refreshing bowl built on its signature Chuka Soba broth with sansho, ginger, and chili. Pair it in-store with the first-ever shiso-scented “Summer Gyoza” via three value “Ultimate Summer Sets.” Available nationwide from July 22 to August 31, 2026 only. Gyoza no Ohsho Rolls Out “Summer Ramen” as a Limited-Time Seasonal Special Ohsho Food Service Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kyoto; President Naoto Watanabe), operator of the popular Chinese restaurant chain, will sell its seasonal special “Summer Ramen” from Wednesday, July 22 to Monday, August 31, 2026 at “Gyoza no Ohsho” and “GYOZA OHSHO” locations nationwide. It’s a refreshingly spicy bowl made for the heat of summer. What Is “Summer Ramen”? Signature Broth Meets Sansho, Ginger, and Chili “Summer Ramen” is a brand-new dish built on the deeply rich broth of Ohsho’s classic favorite, “Unforgettable