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Key Takeaways: Nakau brings back its Cold Tantan Udon on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM at 446 stores, this time with a numbing mala sauce built on seven spices including cumin and star anise. A regular serving is 690 yen including tax, with soba and onsen egg versions alongside. Takeout is available. Nakau Unveils a Bold New Summer Menu Nakau Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Zensho Holdings operating donburi and Kyoto-style udon restaurants, will launch its new summer item “Shibikara Mala Cold Tantan Udon” from 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 446 stores nationwide. Product Highlights Nakau is once again offering its popular summer staple “Cold Tantan Udon,” but this year introduces an upgraded version that delivers an even more numbing spiciness and rich flavor. Signature Mala Sauce The Cold Tantan Udon is topped with crisp shredded white scallions and a special mala sauce made with […]

Key Takeaways: Big Boy and Victoria Station begin their Uji Matcha Dessert Fair on April 23, 2026, with four limited-time desserts at 168 locations nationwide. The Uji Matcha Fudge Sundae pairs a warm brownie with matcha ice cream for 539 yen including tax, and any dessert order adds the all-you-can-drink bar for 165 yen. Big Boy Announces the “Uji Matcha Dessert Fair” Big Boy Japan, a subsidiary of Zensho Holdings, will launch the “Uji Matcha Dessert Fair” at its hamburger and steak restaurants “Big Boy” and “Victoria Station” starting Thursday, April 23, 2026. Four limited-time desserts blending Japanese and Western flavors will be available at 168 locations nationwide (as of April 21). Featured New Item: Uji Matcha Fudge Sundae The star of the fair, the Uji Matcha Fudge Sundae, features a warm brownie topped with matcha ice cream made from premium Uji matcha, finished with white chocolate, whipped cream, nuts,

Key Takeaways: Buy any main menu item at Matsuya for dine-in or takeout from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, and you get a Free Side Menu Coupon for your next visit — one per main item. Choose potato salad, raw egg, kimchi, or miso soup (takeout only). Nationwide except airport and highway branches; delivery excluded. Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. will begin distributing “Free Side Menu Coupons” at its popular beef bowl, curry, and set meal chain Matsuya, starting from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This major campaign commemorates Matsuya Foods’ 60th anniversary, offering customers a convenient and satisfying dining experience amid their busy daily lives. Campaign Overview Customers who purchase a main menu item for dine-in or takeout will receive a “Free Side Menu Coupon” valid for their next visit. On the next visit, one coupon can be used per main menu item purchased. Campaign

Key Takeaways: Otoro and Natural Red Shrimp (2 pieces) start at 110 yen including tax from April 22 through April 29, 2026, with 3.25 million and 1.36 million servings planned. Seasonal plates like Oita Kunisaki octopus and wagyu sashitoro run from 260 yen into May. Takeout-only Sushiro To Go and Kyotaru Sushiro stores are excluded. Sushiro’s Golden Week Deals Start April 22, 2026 Akindo Sushiro (F&LC Group), Japan’s leading conveyor-belt sushi chain, will kick off its Golden Week promotion ‘GW Great-Value Sushi’ at stores nationwide on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Headlining the campaign are melt-in-the-mouth Otoro (fatty tuna) and plump, sweet Natural Red Shrimp (2 pieces), both priced from just 110 yen including tax. Two Star Items Otoro (from 110 yen incl. tax) Rich, buttery fatty tuna that dissolves on the tongue. Available April 22 through April 29, 2026, with a planned supply of 3.25 million servings — while stocks

Key Takeaways: Sushiro’s second Honkai: Star Rail collaboration, “The Golden Plate,” runs nationwide from Monday, April 27, 2026, split into two phases with the second starting May 15. Collab sushi and desserts start from 250 yen, and the Collab Sticker comes with a 5% OFF coupon valid June 1–30. Four themed branches feature Amphoreus characters. Sushiro × Honkai: Star Rail Second Collaboration Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. is teaming up with HoYoverse’s globally popular space fantasy RPG Honkai: Star Rail for a second round of collaboration titled “The Golden Plate,” launching at Sushiro locations nationwide on Monday, April 27, 2026. The campaign is split into Phase 1 and Phase 2, featuring sushi, desserts, and exclusive collectible goods. Sushi with Limited-Edition Picks Available in Both Phases Mala-Style Salmon with Fried Leek: from 250 yen (tax incl.). Salmon topped with crispy leek and a signature mala sauce. Phase 1 (from April 27) Lemon

Key Takeaways: Domino’s is running a Customer Appreciation Festival in Tokushima, Kagawa, Kochi, and Ehime from April 20 to May 17, 2026. Takeout gets medium American, Mayo-Jaga, or Margherita pizzas at 990 yen each, while delivery orders get a second pizza for 10 yen. Nine stores are taking part, and kids aged 3 to 12 can join a free pizza-making class over the May 4-6 holidays. Domino’s Pizza Declares Roots in Shikoku with Customer Appreciation Festival Domino’s Pizza, Japan’s No.1 delivery pizza chain, is hosting a special Customer Appreciation Festival from April 20 (Mon) to May 17 (Sun), 2026, exclusively for customers in Tokushima, Kagawa, Kochi, and Ehime prefectures. The event features three exclusive campaigns to express gratitude to Shikoku customers. Three Special Campaigns 1. Takeout Only: 3 Medium Pizzas for 990 Yen For takeout orders only, enjoy medium-sized American, Mayo-Jaga, and Margherita pizzas for just 990 yen each. Order

Key Takeaways: The Musha Colonel display returns to a record 1,218 KFC stores nationwide from April 29 through May 6, 2026, with samurai armor handcrafted by staff from recycled store cardboard. Coloring sheets go out April 20–28, and bringing a finished one back earns a limited sticker — 100 per store, first-come, first-served. KFC “Musha Colonel” Returns to 1,218 Stores Nationwide in 2026 Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Atsushi Najima) has announced the return of its iconic “Musha Colonel” display at KFC stores nationwide, running from April 29 (Wed., Holiday) through May 6 (Wed., Substitute Holiday), 2026. A record-breaking 1,218 stores will participate, each showcasing uniquely handcrafted samurai-armored Colonel Sanders statues made by store employees. A Beloved KFC Tradition Over 40 Years Strong The “Musha Colonel” tradition aligns with Japan’s Tango no Sekku (Boy’s Day) on May 5, dressing the Colonel Sanders statues and figurines

Key Takeaways: From April 21, 2026, Hama Sushi’s Early Summer Special Neta Festival brings flame-grilled bincho tuna with shiso and garlic and Aomori marinated squid ear wrap at 110 yen tax included, alongside crab items up to 792 yen. Roughly 664 stores nationwide join, and the official X account gives 3,000 yen vouchers to 80 winners through April 22. Hama Sushi Launches “Early Summer Special Neta Festival” Nationwide from April 21 Hama Sushi, the 100-yen sushi chain operated by Zensho Holdings, will hold the “Hama Sushi Early Summer Special Neta Festival” at stores nationwide from Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The campaign features refreshing shiso leaf-inspired new items and luxury sushi using rare cuts, making it a must-try culinary event of the season. Premium Neta at Just 110 Yen (Tax Included) The headliners are “Large-Cut Flame-Grilled Bincho Tuna (Shiso & Garlic Flavor)”, where fragrant shiso and garlic stimulate the appetite, and