Starbucks and Spotify’s collaboration brings coffee and music together by giving emerging artists space to perform songs inspired by the Roastery. Gingersamm won the public vote following Brew to the Beat Fest, which featured eight acts at Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo on August 28, 2026, and is scheduled to perform at a planned 2027 event. Gingersamm Named the First Artist Ambassador On October 13, 2026, Starbucks announced that Gingersamm had been selected as the first artist ambassador for its collaboration with Spotify. The act received the most votes in a public poll held in conjunction with Brew to the Beat Fest, a live event featuring eight emerging artists. Image: スターバックスコーヒージャパン株式会社 (PR TIMES press release) The collaboration aims to create memorable moments through coffee and music while supporting the next generation of artists. Following the first year’s live event, Gingersamm will work with Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo to share

Yoshinoya’s Autumn Gyudon Festival offers ¥100 off selected beef bowls, beef plates and takeout meals from October 15 to 21, 2026, with all sizes of eligible items included. Delivery orders are excluded. Dine-in customers also receive coupons for later visits while supplies last, including two ¥50-off beef sukiyaki hot pot coupons and one 10%-off takeout coupon. Save ¥100 on Beef Bowls and More at Yoshinoya Yoshinoya will hold its Autumn Gyudon Festival at participating restaurants across Japan from 11 a.m. on Thursday, October 15, to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Selected items, including beef bowls, takeout beef bowl meals and beef plates, will be ¥100 off their regular tax-inclusive prices. All varieties and sizes of the eligible items are included, so customers can choose their preferred portion or topping. Image: 株式会社吉野家ホールディングス (PR TIMES press release) The promotion covers more than dine-in beef bowls: takeout beef bowl

Hama-Sushi’s autumn fair starts October 14, 2026, with Hiroshima oyster sushi and Shinshu maitake tempura nigiri for ¥110 including tax. Oyster nigiri is scheduled through October 21, while maitake tempura and black rockfish run through October 26, subject to stock. An official X giveaway offers 80 winners ¥3,000 each in dining vouchers. Hama-Sushi’s autumn fair returns on October 14 Hama-Sushi will launch Part 3 of its Oyster and Seasonal Sushi Autumn Fair at locations across Japan on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Highlights include nigiri topped with Hiroshima oysters, a fried oyster sushi wrap, and maitake mushroom tempura nigiri made with mushrooms from Shinshu. Each costs ¥100 before tax, or ¥110 including tax. Image: 株式会社ゼンショーホールディングス (PR TIMES press release) The lineup also features seared pork neck with yuzu pepper, Hokkaido black rockfish, and shrimp tempura nigiri with yuzu-flavored grated daikon. Sides and desserts include cheesy Imakane Danshaku potato cakes,