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Key Takeaways: Yoshinoya is marking 500 million cumulative servings of its frozen gyudon with special sets at 5,000 and 5,555 yen tax included, available until 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Buyers of a special-priced set also enter a lottery for one of five HARIO glass-lidded rice pots. The sets are sold through the official online shop and major EC mall stores. Yoshinoya’s Frozen Gyudon Tops 500 Million Servings Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Tetsuya Naruse) is holding a commemorative campaign featuring special sets and a prize giveaway at the Yoshinoya Official Online Shop and various EC mall stores, marking the milestone of cumulative shipments of its frozen gyudon (beef bowl topping) reaching 500 million servings. Since going on sale in 1993, Yoshinoya’s frozen gyudon has been loved by countless customers and has now surpassed 500 million cumulative servings (estimated from cumulative shipments between March 1993 and […]

Key Takeaways: Nakau adds the Katsuobushi Okra Maguro Tataki Don to its summer lineup from 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 446 planned locations. Coarsely minced tuna tataki comes topped with bonito flakes and crunchy okra, priced from 900 yen for small rice to 1,470 yen for extra-large, tax included. Takeout is available. Nakau Unveils a Refreshing Summer Bowl: Katsuobushi Okra Maguro Tataki Don Nakau, the donburi and Kyoto-style udon chain operated by Nakau Co., Ltd. (a Zensho Holdings company), will release a new summer menu item, “Katsuobushi Okra Maguro Tataki Don” (Bonito Flakes & Okra Minced Tuna Rice Bowl), from 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Built on Nakau’s signature “Maguro Tataki Don”—where tuna is coarsely chopped to bring out its umami and aroma—this new bowl adds appetizing, summer-friendly ingredients. What Makes This Bowl Special The “Katsuobushi Okra Maguro Tataki Don” tops coarsely minced tuna tataki

Key Takeaways: From June 18, 2026, Gusto brings back the Original Japanese-Style Salad Udon, a 1992 dish returning after roughly 20 years, with a bonito-and-kombu broth, tuna, nori and seven kinds of vegetables. A Father’s Day coupon distributed June 18 through July 1 discounts 30 menu items, cutting Asahi Super Dry draft and highballs to half price. Gusto Brings Back Its Founding-Era “Original Japanese-Style Salad Udon” Gusto, the family restaurant chain operated by Skylark Restaurants, will roll out a limited-time summer menu starting Thursday, June 18, 2026, featuring the revived dish “Original Japanese-Style Salad Udon”. To celebrate Father’s Day, the chain will also distribute a “Father’s Day Coupon” offering deals on 30 menu items, including half-price beer and highballs—perfect for the whole family. A Traditional Flavor Loved Since 1992 Returns The “Original Japanese-Style Salad Udon” is a revival of a popular dish first sold back in 1992 under the name

Key Takeaways: Matsuya’s 60th-anniversary brand song, “A Gentle Place That Awaits You,” written by Shimokitazawa rock band ORCALAND, has played in stores nationwide since 10:00 a.m. on June 16, 2026. Streaming followed on June 17, the full music video premiered June 19, and the mini album “MAGIC×MAGIC” arrived July 8. Matsuya Foods Unveils an Original Brand Song for Its 60th Anniversary Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo; President and Representative Director Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) has released an original brand song titled “A Gentle Place That Awaits You” (Anata wo Matsu Yasashii Basho) to commemorate its 60th anniversary. From 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the song began playing in Matsuya stores nationwide (excluding some locations). The track was written specifically for Matsuya by ORCALAND, a four-piece rock band based in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo. Built around the theme of “being there for people who work hard every day,” this

Key Takeaways: The Founder’s Anniversary Pack bundles three pieces of Original Recipe Chicken with Colonel’s Crispy for 990 yen tax included, 290 yen less than buying them separately. It runs at KFC stores nationwide from June 17 to July 7, 2026 — three weeks only, and some stores may not carry it. Delivery pricing can differ. KFC Spotlights Its Signature Original Recipe Chicken KFC Japan (Nihon KFC) is launching the “Original Recipe Chicken: Discover the Secret of Its Deliciousness Campaign” from June 17, 2026 (Wed) through September, the birth month of founder Colonel Sanders. The large-scale initiative aims to share the craftsmanship behind KFC’s one-and-only signature item, Original Recipe Chicken, with even more customers. The first phase brings a value-packed “Founder’s Anniversary Pack” for a limited time, alongside a new TV commercial starring Shiori Sato. First Phase: Founder’s Anniversary Pack Saves 290 Yen Celebrating KFC Japan’s founding anniversary on July

Key Takeaways: Marugame Seimen’s kitchen car sold the event-exclusive Rainbow Udonut at 400 yen tax included during Tokyo Pride 2026, held June 6–7 at Yoyogi Park. The udonut came coated in rainbow rice crisps, and the Toridoll Group booth handed out original goods to visitors who answered its LGBTQ+ survey. This was the group’s fourth straight year at the event. Toridoll HD Exhibits at Tokyo Pride 2026 Toridoll Holdings Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO Takaya Awata), the operator of the Sanuki udon specialty chain Marugame Seimen, set up a booth at the “Pride Festival” of Tokyo Pride 2026, one of Asia’s largest LGBTQ+ celebrations, held on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026. This marks the Toridoll Group’s fourth consecutive year of participation. A Marugame Seimen kitchen car appeared at the venue, selling the event-exclusive “Rainbow Udonut” (400 yen, tax included). This visually playful treat features a

Key Takeaways: CoCo Ichibanya is teaming up with the Chiikawa movie for the first time, with the campaign planned for summer 2026 at locations nationwide in Japan. The collaboration menu, merchandise, and special perks are set to be announced on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, through a press release and the official CoCo Ichibanya website. Chiikawa Movie x CoCo Ichibanya: First Collaboration Confirmed Ichibanya Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Ichinomiya, Aichi; President Mamoru Kuzuhara), the operator of the curry restaurant chain CoCo Ichibanya, has announced its first-ever collaboration campaign with the “Chiikawa” movie at CoCo Ichibanya locations nationwide. This release is a preview, with full details to be revealed at a later date. “This Summer, the Chiikawa Characters Are Coming to CoCo Ichibanya!” This marks the first time the wildly popular character Chiikawa has teamed up with the iconic curry brand CoCo Ichibanya. True to the tagline “This summer, the Chiikawa characters

Key Takeaways: Order a KONA BEER at any La・Ohana location between June 15 and July 14, 2026 and you receive an original postcard, with selected winners drawn for KONA BEER goods. Entry is through the QR code on that postcard. The period is tentative and may close early, so go before July 14. KONA Beer Campaign at Hawaiian Dining “La・Ohana” At “La・Ohana,” the Hawaiian dining restaurant operated by Skylark Holdings, a KONA BEER-sponsored gift campaign will run for a limited time from Monday, June 15 to Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Enjoy the ultimate pairing of authentic Hawaiian local food and KONA Beer for your chance to win original goods. A Resort Escape from Everyday Life Open the door and you are welcomed by the aroma of piña colada and the gentle sound of waves — that is La・Ohana. In this space offering a brief escape from the everyday bustle, time