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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

Key Takeaways: Yoshinoya’s first Dragon Quest Walk collaboration runs July 2 to August 26, 2026, with a dine-in-only set that includes a beef bowl, a mini salad, and one randomly selected original figure across two design waves. App users earn 1 point per 500 yen spent, redeemable for limited goods from 8 to 70 points, with exchanges closing September 4. Japanese gyudon chain Yoshinoya has announced its first-ever collaboration with the smartphone location-based RPG Dragon Quest Walk, the ‘Adventurer Support Campaign,’ running from July 2 (Thu) at 10:00 to August 26 (Wed) at 20:00, 2026, at Yoshinoya locations across Japan. With sets that include original figures and an app-point campaign offering limited-edition goods, it’s a must-see for both Dragon Quest fans and gyudon lovers. Campaign Overview Name: Yoshinoya × Dragon Quest Walk ‘Adventurer Support Campaign’ Period: July 2 (Thu) 10:00 – August 26 (Wed) 20:00, 2026 Locations: Yoshinoya stores nationwide

Key Takeaways: In 2026, Doyo no Ushi no Hi falls on Sunday, July 26, and eel menus are running across 8 Skylark brands, from Gusto’s four-times-grilled Una-ju to Aiya’s Lake Hamana “Queen Eel” set. Order an eligible eel item between June 25 and July 31 to earn 5x Skylark Points; the points arrive September 1 and stay usable through October 31. Skylark Restaurants, operator of Gusto and other chains, is rolling out eel (unagi) menus across 8 brands for Japan’s midsummer tradition, “Doyo no Ushi no Hi” (Day of the Ox). The plump, tender grilled eel can be enjoyed both in-store and at home. Order an eligible eel item and you’ll also earn 5x Skylark Points during the campaign. In 2026, the Day of the Ox falls on Sunday, July 26. Campaign Highlights Eel menus across 8 brands: Gusto, Jonathan, Yumean, Aiya, Karayoshi, Totoyamichi, Hachiro Soba, and chawan. Signature “quadruple

Key Takeaways: Aiya’s Setouchi Fair runs from June 25 to September 2, 2026, featuring Hyogo raw whitebait, Setouchi conger eel and Tokushima sudachi. The Setouchi Hiyori Zen set is 2,699 yen (2,969 yen incl. tax), and the conger eel shabu-shabu is 1,199 yen. Limited-quantity peach desserts, a new beef tongue miso-yaki, and Day of the Ox eel bowls on July 26 fill out the lineup. Skylark’s Japanese restaurant Aiya hosts a summer ‘Setouchi Fair’ Aiya, the Japanese restaurant operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd., will hold a limited-time ‘Setouchi Fair‘ starting Thursday, June 25, 2026, bringing together the bountiful seafood and produce of the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea) region. The grand menu will also be renewed on the same day for the height of summer. Early-summer flavors take center stage, including raw whitebait (shirasu) from Hyogo Prefecture, conger eel (hamo) from Setouchi, and sudachi citrus from Tokushima Prefecture. New arrivals