Two limited collaboration sets go on sale at 1,500 yen each (tax included), exclusively via KFC Net Order — the Kobu-Mayo Dip Set from August 12 to 25 and the Carrot Occhahoi Set from September 9 to 30, 2026. Each includes a newly drawn illustration item, a serial code for in-game rewards, and a stamp toward a 373-winner prize draw. KFC Japan and Uma Musume Launch a Five-Senses Collaboration Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan (President: Atsushi Nashima, Head Office: Yokohama, Kanagawa) will run the Uma Musume no Uma Uma! Kentucky! campaign at KFC restaurants nationwide from August 12 (Wed) through September 30 (Wed), 2026, in collaboration with the hugely popular game Uma Musume Pretty Derby. Uma Musume features charming characters named after real racehorses, and every past KFC tie-up has drawn a huge response. This time the theme is Kentucky enjoyed with all five senses – sight, sound, smell,…

Zetteria’s Summer Japanese-Style Oroshi Burger Fair starts Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 268 stores and runs through late August while supplies last. Three grated daikon burgers anchor the lineup: a beef burger at 620 yen and two chicken burgers at 590 yen each, split between house-made garlic soy sauce and a Setouchi lemon salt-based sauce. Zetteria Kicks Off Its Summer Japanese-Style Oroshi Burger Fair Zetteria, the burger chain operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (President: Taishi Kimura; head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), will hold its limited-time “Summer Japanese-Style Oroshi Burger Fair” starting Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The lineup features three Japanese-style burgers built around grated daikon radish, designed to stay refreshing even in the peak of Japan’s summer heat. The stars of the fair are two contrasting sauces: a fragrant house-made garlic soy sauce and a bright house-made salt-based sauce made with Setouchi lemon juice. Layered with grated daikon

Nakau adds the Kin-Goma Chilled Beef Tsuke Udon on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 11:00 AM, at 750 yen regular and 850 yen large, tax included. Golden sesame dipping sauce finished with yuzu meets the sweet-savory beef from the Gyu-Suki Don. Planned for 447 stores nationwide, with takeout available. Nakau Debuts a Summer Newcomer: Kin-Goma Chilled Beef Tsuke Udon Nakau, the donburi and Kyoto-style udon chain operated by Nakau Co., Ltd. (President: Hiromasa Ikematsu; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), will release “Kin-Goma Hiyashi Gyuniku Tsuke Udon” (Golden Sesame Chilled Beef Dipping Udon) from 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. Nakau is part of Zensho Holdings, the group behind Sukiya and other major restaurant brands. The new Kin-Goma Chilled Beef Tsuke Udon and Kin-Goma Zaru Udon pair Nakau’s signature smooth, easy-to-slurp udon with a fragrant house-made golden sesame sauce. Compared with white sesame, golden sesame (kin-goma) is said to

Steak Gusto’s first Sendai Beef Sirloin Fair runs from July 30, 2026 through mid-September, serving Grade 5 (A5/B5) wagyu sirloin of roughly 120g for 2,490 yen (2,739 yen incl. tax). A 400g sharing set comes with the Healthy Salad Bar at a special rate, normally 650 yen extra. Stock is limited and the fair ends once ingredients run out. Steak Gusto Holds Its First Fair Featuring Japan’s Top-Ranked Sendai Beef Steak Gusto, operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Musashino City, Tokyo; President Takashi Nakajima), will launch its ‘Sendai Beef Sirloin‘ Fair on Thursday, July 30, 2026. This marks the first time that Sendai Beef — a brand that uses only Japanese Black cattle graded at the nation’s highest level, Grade 5 (A5 / B5) — appears on the Steak Gusto menu, making premium wagyu sirloin accessible at family-restaurant prices. What Is Sendai Beef? Japan’s Only Ultra-Premium

Big Boy and Victoria Station run a Fillet Steak Fair from Thursday, August 6, 2026 through mid-September at roughly 165 locations. The Fillet Steak & Baked Potato starts at 2,739 yen including tax for 100g, seared over a 300°C open flame and served with domestic wasabi and garlic chips. Combination plates pair cut fillet with Otawara Hamburg or grilled chicken. Big Boy Japan Co., Ltd. (head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Hidekazu Konno), which operates the hamburg steak and steak restaurant chains Big Boy and Victoria Station, will hold a limited-time Fillet Steak Fair starting Thursday, August 6, 2026. The timing lines up with Japan’s Obon holiday, making it an easy way to add a small touch of luxury to a meal with family or friends. The Star: US-Raised Beef Fillet The fair centers on fillet, a lean and consistently popular cut. The US beef fillet used here is

Yoshinoya’s Gyu Kinmedai no Nitsuke Teishoku pairs tender simmered splendid alfonsino with the chain’s signature simmered beef for 899 yen including tax, dine-in only, from 11:00 on Monday, July 27, 2026. It sells at restaurants nationwide for a limited time. Morning diners can swap the breakfast salmon for simmered kinmedai for an extra 77 yen including tax. Yoshinoya Introduces a New Fish Set Meal: Gyu Kinmedai no Nitsuke Teishoku Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Tetsuya Naruse) will begin selling the limited-time Gyu Kinmedai no Nitsuke Teishoku (beef and simmered splendid alfonsino set meal) at Yoshinoya restaurants across Japan from 11:00 on Monday, July 27, 2026. Driven by the wish for customers to enjoy not only beef but also fish dishes throughout the year, the chain has created a new fish set meal featuring the highly popular kinmedai (splendid alfonsino). Nitsuke, the classic way of preparing kinmedai,

Domestic raw mackerel, prized for its fat and firm texture, is 100 yen (110 yen incl. tax) from July 28 at 678 Hama Sushi stores. Toyama marinated firefly squid runs 160 yen (176 yen incl. tax), and Mediterranean bluefin tuna cheek 290 yen (319 yen incl. tax), while supplies last. Hama Sushi Launches “Umi-Neta Summer Festival Vol. 2” on July 28 Hama Sushi Co., Ltd. (President: Satoshi Minami; Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), the conveyor-belt sushi chain operated under ZENSHO Holdings, will hold “Hama Sushi’s Umi-Neta Summer Festival Vol. 2” at stores nationwide starting Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The first round of the festival kicked off on Tuesday, July 14, headlined by “Sanriku-Grown Thick-Cut Coho Salmon” at 100 yen (110 yen incl. tax), and proved highly popular with diners. Vol. 2 builds on that success with seasonal summer toppings and a genuinely rare cut. The Headliner: Domestic Raw Mackerel

The Matsuya Foods store on AliExpress opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, serving customers in Japan only with no international shipping. Frozen gyumeshi toppings and original curry come in packs of 10, 20, or 30 servings. The annual sale runs August 14–16 as a prelude, then August 17–26 for the main discounts. Matsuya’s Signature Flavors Debut on AliExpress Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Musashino, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki), best known for its gyumeshi beef bowls, has announced that it will open an official store on the shopping platform AliExpress. The Matsuya Foods AliExpress Store opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026. Note that the store serves customers in Japan only and does not offer international shipping. Matsuya Foods has been expanding its e-commerce business so that customers can easily enjoy restaurant-quality flavors at home, from its signature gyumeshi beef bowl toppings to

Eight next-generation artists premiere coffee-inspired original songs across two stages at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo on Friday, August 28, 2026. A one-day pass costs ¥12,500 including drink, food and merchandise tickets, or ¥4,500 for two-hour entry. The Roastery closes to the general public that day, admitting festival ticket holders only. Starbucks Coffee Japan is teaming up with Spotify, one of the world’s largest audio streaming services, to host ‘Brew to the Beat Fest’ on Friday, August 28, 2026, at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo (2-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo). At this immersive event blending coffee and music, eight next-generation artists will premiere brand-new original songs inspired by coffee. Event Overview Event name: Brew to the Beat Fest Date: Friday, August 28, 2026 Venue: Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo (2-19-23 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo) Organizers: Starbucks Coffee Japan / Spotify Program: Live performances by eight artists, Roastery coffee workshops, beverages and

The Domino Shake Tropical Mango arrives Monday, July 27, 2026 at ¥650 including tax, the same price for delivery and takeout, in limited quantities while supplies last. Each cup is handmade to order with Thai Kaew mango dice, 100% Hokkaido raw milk, and 9% milk fat ice cream, with no ice at all. Some stores may not carry it. Domino’s Pizza Japan, the country’s No. 1 pizza delivery chain, will release the Domino Shake Tropical Mango in limited quantities starting Monday, July 27, 2026. This summer-only drink was developed as the perfect companion to the Summer Rich Curry Quattro pizza, which has been on sale since June 29. What Is the Domino Shake Tropical Mango? The Domino Shake is a popular side menu item, handmade one cup at a time at each store after the order comes in. Every flavor is made with rich ice cream and Hokkaido

From July 29 to August 25, 2026, any S, M, or L drink at KFC Japan costs ¥100 with no purchase limit — an L-size normally ¥340 saves you ¥240 each time. Ten drinks qualify, including Lemonade, Pepsi Cola, and the Freshly Ground Rich Coffee. Drink-only visits are fine at stores nationwide. Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan will run its “All Drink Sizes for ¥100” campaign at KFC stores nationwide from Wednesday, July 29 to Tuesday, August 25, 2026. With extremely hot days on the rise in Japan, KFC wants to help customers cool off: during the campaign, single-order drinks in all sizes (S, M, and L) are just ¥100 each, as many times as you like. Campaign Overview Name: “All Drink Sizes for ¥100” Campaign Period: July 29 – August 25, 2026 Details: Any single-order drink in S/M/L size, or the Freshly Ground Rich Coffee, for ¥100 (tax

Yoshinoya’s GodKatsu began serving its Tokusen Loin Katsu Set Meal at 1,496 yen including tax, alongside a takeout bento at 1,468 yen, from 11:00 a.m. on July 23, 2026 at the Kanjo 7th Ring Road Toyotama-Minami main store. Both use brand pork “Higashi no Takumi SPF,” and the set meal includes free rice and cabbage refills. The run is limited. GodKatsu, the tonkatsu specialty restaurant operated by Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. under Yoshinoya Holdings, launched its limited-time Tokusen (Premium) Loin Katsu Set Meal and Tokusen Loin Katsu Bento featuring the brand pork “Higashi no Takumi SPF” at its Kanjo 7th Ring Road Toyotama-Minami main store from 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026. This special menu pairs finely textured pork with elegantly sweet fat and GodKatsu’s signature crispy breading, available only for a limited period. Launch Overview Launch date and time: From 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026

Sukiya’s new Hiyashijiru chilled soup blends dashi, two kinds of miso and white sesame over momen tofu and okra, served from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at about 1,996 stores nationwide. A la carte it is 240 yen tax included, and the gyudon set with pickles is 760 yen — 60 yen less than ordering separately. Sukiya, the gyudon (beef bowl) chain operated by Sukiya Co., Ltd. (part of Zensho Holdings, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo), will launch a new summer item, “Hiyashijiru” chilled soup, from 9:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. It is a light, refreshing cold soup made for Japan’s lingering summer heat. What Is Hiyashijiru? Sukiya’s Hiyashijiru features a chilled broth blending dashi stock, two kinds of miso, and white sesame, topped with generous cuts of firm momen tofu and okra. The savory dashi and rich sesame aroma come through in every sip,

Gusto runs its Minions & Monsters collaboration at all locations nationwide from July 30 through September 9, 2026, with four themed dishes including the Minion Star Mini Cheese-IN Hamburg Steak at ¥1,429 incl. tax. Eligible orders come with one limited-quantity original goodie per person, and a second wave of goods arrives August 20. Collab menu items are served from 10:30 a.m. Gusto, the family restaurant chain operated by the Skylark Group, is launching a collaboration campaign with the movie Minions & Monsters, which opens nationwide in Japan on August 7, 2026. The campaign runs from Thursday, July 30, 2026 at all Gusto locations across Japan, featuring themed menu items that look like they jumped straight out of the film, plus limited-quantity original goods available only at Gusto — fun for kids and adults alike. Campaign Overview Participating stores: All Gusto locations Period: July 30 (Thu) – September 9

Six Oni Oroshi Bukkake bowls arrive at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide on Thursday, July 23, 2026, running through early September. Pork versions start at 840 yen for a small, and the pork-free ones at 640 yen (tax included), with yuzu, shibazuke or wasabi on coarsely grated daikon. Takeout adds 50 yen per bowl. Hanamaru Co., Ltd., the Sanuki udon chain under Yoshinoya Holdings, will release its refreshing summer lineup, the Oni Oroshi Bukkake series, in six varieties at Hanamaru Udon locations nationwide in Japan (excluding some stores) for a limited time starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. Crunchy Grated Daikon Meets Savory Pork Each bowl combines coarsely grated daikon radish, known as oni oroshi, which keeps its crunchy bite and fresh flavor, with generous portions of sweet, savory pork, a finishing touch of ponzu sauce, and firm, chewy Sanuki udon noodles. Despite the hearty portions, three distinctive condiments, yuzu

COCO’S runs its Summer Beef Hamburg Steak Fair from July 31 through late August at roughly 504 stores nationwide, excluding airport locations. Four versions of the 100% beef hamburg steak are on the menu, from garlic or green onion with salted lemon at 1,309 yen with tax to a cut steak pairing at 2,079 yen. Takeout is not available. COCO’S Japan Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Naoya Ichiki), part of the Zensho Holdings group, will kick off its Summer Beef Hamburg Steak Fair at COCO’S family restaurants nationwide starting Friday, July 31, 2026. About the Fair The Beef Hamburg Steak is a signature COCO’S dish made with 100% beef, prized for its rich, meaty flavor and coarsely ground texture. Timed for the season when the summer heat makes you crave a hearty meat fix, the fair pairs the classic hamburg steak with appetite-stirring garlic, refreshing green

Every Ennichi Lottery ticket wins something — groups of 1–5 get one per person, six or more get up to six per group, from July 23, 2026 while tickets last. Prizes range from a double waffle maker to Shabutan towels, and coupons stay valid through October 31. Weekday student groups also take 10% off. Shabu-Yo Brings You a Summer Festival Where Everyone Wins Shabu-Yo, the all-you-can-eat shabu-shabu brand operated by Skylark Restaurants, will hold a limited-quantity “Summer Festival Campaign” starting Thursday, July 23, 2026. The highlight is the “Ennichi Lottery” (festival draw), offering prizes available only here — and best of all, there are no losing tickets, making summer dining even more fun. The No-Loss “Ennichi Lottery” Customers who dine at Shabu-Yo during the period can draw lottery tickets. Groups of 1–5 receive one ticket per person, while groups of 6 or more receive up to 6 tickets

Gyoza no Ohsho sells its “Summer Ramen” for 780 yen (858 yen incl. tax) from July 22 to August 31, 2026, a chuka soba broth sharpened with sansho, ginger, and chili. In-store sets pair it with shiso-scented “Summer Gyoza” from 1,029 yen (1,131 yen incl. tax), and takeout comes in a microwave-safe container. Gyoza no Ohsho Rolls Out “Summer Ramen” as a Limited-Time Seasonal Special Ohsho Food Service Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kyoto; President Naoto Watanabe), operator of the popular Chinese restaurant chain, will sell its seasonal special “Summer Ramen” from Wednesday, July 22 to Monday, August 31, 2026 at “Gyoza no Ohsho” and “GYOZA OHSHO” locations nationwide. It’s a refreshingly spicy bowl made for the heat of summer. What Is “Summer Ramen”? Signature Broth Meets Sansho, Ginger, and Chili “Summer Ramen” is a brand-new dish built on the deeply rich broth of Ohsho’s classic favorite, “Unforgettable Chuka