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Key Takeaways：Burger King is opening 8 new locations across Japan between May and June 2026, including its long-awaited return to Niigata after 7 years. The expansion brings the chain to 362 stores nationwide as it pushes toward 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 25, 2026, advancing toward its goal of 600 locations across Japan by the end of 2028. Details of […]

Key Takeaways：Yumean’s Early Summer Cool Breeze Fair runs May 21 to July 8, 2026, starring a whole live-killed conger eel that overflows the bowl, Sichuan-spiced tantan udon, and the early return of its 117,000-serving pure ice shaved ice. A solid pick if you want seasonal Japanese comfort food without booking a fancy izakaya. 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 Live-Killed Conger Eel Overflowing

Key Takeaways：Zetteria kicks off its Asian Burger Fair on May 27, 2026, with three new limited-time items: an Asian Garlic Shrimp Beef Burger and Asian Garlic Shrimp Burger (both 590 yen), plus a Sweet Chili Chicken Burger (520 yen). Available at 269 stores until mid-June while supplies last. 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 bun. The

Key Takeaways：From May 21 to June 10, 2026, Gusto is running a ‘26% OFF Popular Menu Coupon Fest’ on 20 items, including returning cold noodles, iron-plate hamburg, and new pure-ice shaved ice flavors. Coupons are available via the Skylark App, LINE, X, Instagram, and SmartNews, so it’s easy to save on a summer family meal. 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

Key Takeaways：La·Ohana, Skylark’s Hawaiian dining cafe, refreshes its Weekday Special menu on May 21, 2026, offering 17 main dishes with a drink from 1,490 yen. Available weekdays until 17:00 at four locations, it’s an affordable way to enjoy Loco Moco, garlic shrimp, and other Hawaiian classics. 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 diner on the Big Island in the 1940s. A runny egg yolk blends