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Key Takeaways: Burger King opens 8 new restaurants across Kanagawa, Fukuoka, Chiba, Osaka, Niigata, and Ibaraki between May and June 2026, including its return to Niigata after 7 years at AEON Mall Niigata Kameda IC on June 11. That brings the chain to 362 stores nationwide as of June 25, 2026, on the way to 600 by the end of 2028. Burger King Returns to Niigata After a 7-Year Absence BK Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuhiro Nomura) will open a total of 8 new restaurants across Kanagawa, Fukuoka, Chiba, Osaka, Niigata, and Ibaraki between May and June 2026. The most notable opening is the return of Burger King® to Niigata Prefecture after 7 years, with the new “Burger King® AEON Mall Niigata Kameda IC” store launching on Thursday, June 11. With these 8 new openings, Burger King® will operate 362 stores nationwide as of June

Key Takeaways: Yumean’s Early Summer Cool Breeze Fair runs May 21 through July 8, 2026, at all locations. The whole live-killed conger eel tendon returns at 1,539 yen tax included, served with six tempura varieties, and the pure ice shaved ice arrives early this year, starting at 659 yen. A 10% late-night surcharge applies after 10 PM. Yumean Debuts the Early Summer Cool Breeze Fair Skylark Restaurants’ Japanese restaurant chain Yumean launches the Early Summer Cool Breeze Fair on Thursday, May 21, 2026. The lineup features a hearty whole live-killed conger eel overflowing from its bowl, refreshing lemon dishes, numbingly spicy menus with Sichuan peppercorn, and Yumean’s signature pure ice shaved ice. Fair Overview Locations: All Yumean restaurants (availability and pricing may vary by store) Period: Thursday, May 21 – Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Notes: 10% late-night surcharge after 10 PM; limited items sold while supplies last Highlight 1: Whole

Key Takeaways: Three Asian-inspired burgers arrive at Zetteria on Wednesday, May 27, 2026: the Asian Garlic Shrimp Beef Burger and Asian Garlic Shrimp Burger at 590 yen each, and the Sweet Chili Chicken Burger at 520 yen. Sales run until mid-June while supplies last, at 269 stores excluding select locations. Zetteria Hosts Early Summer Asian Burger Fair Burger One Co., Ltd. (President: Taishi Kimura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), operator of the hamburger chain Zetteria, will hold a limited-time Asian Burger Fair starting Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The fair introduces three new burger items featuring Asian-inspired flavors perfect for the early summer season. Three New Burger Highlights Asian Garlic Shrimp Beef Burger (590 yen) The fair’s headline item features the innovative combination of shrimp and beef. A 100% beef patty is paired with two crispy popcorn shrimp, special garlic shrimp sauce, lettuce, sliced tomato, and mayonnaise, all sandwiched in a soft, smooth

Key Takeaways: From May 21 to June 10, 2026, Gusto takes 26% off 20 popular items at every location nationwide. Coupons come through the Skylark app, LINE Coupons, the official X and Instagram accounts, or SmartNews. The returning cold noodles fall to ¥629–¥703, and the new pure-ice shaved ice series runs through October 21. Gusto Launches ‘26% OFF Popular Menu Coupon Fest’ for a Limited Time Gusto, the family restaurant chain operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd. (a Skylark Holdings company), will roll out the ‘26% OFF Popular Menu Coupon Fest’ from Thursday, May 21, 2026. To match the early summer heat, the brand will also bring back its popular pure-ice shaved ice and cold noodle lineups. Campaign Overview Period: Thursday, May 21, 2026 – Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Locations: All Gusto restaurants nationwide Eligible Items: 20 popular menu items at 26% OFF Coupon Channels: Skylark App / Gusto Official

Key Takeaways: From May 21, 2026, La·Ohana’s Weekday Special pairs any of 17 Hawaiian mains with a drink from 1,490 yen (1,639 yen incl. tax), served weekdays until 17:00 at four stores. Loco Moco, garlic shrimp and Diamond Head sirloin steak are all on the list, and dessert, lobster bisque or all-you-can-eat focaccia can be added from 250 yen. Skylark’s Hawaiian Restaurant La·Ohana Refreshes Weekday Lunch Sets La·Ohana, a Hawaiian dining cafe operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd., will refresh its weekday-only “Weekday Special” menu starting Thursday, May 21, 2026 at select locations, offering an even more attractive lineup. Weekday Special Overview Start Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 Price: From 1,490 yen (1,639 yen incl. tax) Includes: Choice of 17 main dishes + drink Available: Weekdays until 17:00 only Featured Main Dishes Loco Moco – 1,490 yen (1,639 yen incl. tax) An iconic Hawaiian comfort food born in a small