Bamiyan’s chilled noodle lineup runs July 2 through September 9, 2026 at all locations, led by a cold take on its Mala Tang at 1,099 yen including tax. Three other new bowls join it, from yurin karaage cold noodles to rich cold dan dan, alongside apple mango and white peach desserts. Four Chilled Noodles Arrive at Bamiyan: The ‘Summer Cold Noodle Fest’ Bamiyan, the Chinese restaurant chain operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd., launches a lineup of summer-ready chilled noodles from Thursday, July 2, 2026, including a cold version of its popular “Mala Tang.” Called the ‘Summer Cold Noodle Fest’ (夏の涼麺づくし), the fair brings together a variety of refreshing dishes to whet your appetite in the heat. Fair Overview Stores: All Bamiyan locations Period: Thursday, July 2 – Wednesday, September 9, 2026 *Dates are tentative and may end without notice Three Highlights 1. A chilled new take on…

On Thursday, July 2, 2026 only, every udon on the menu at 43 Hanamaru Udon stores is made with freshly harvested Kagawa ‘Sanuki no Yume 2023’ wheat, at regular menu prices. Participating locations span Kagawa, Kochi, Okayama, Shizuoka, Tokyo and Chiba, up from 25 stores last year, and each serves only while the new-wheat noodles last. Hanamaru Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture; President: Yoshihiro Maeda), operator of the Sanuki udon chain “Hanamaru Udon,” will serve a special udon made with freshly harvested new-crop wheat of Kagawa-grown “Sanuki no Yume 2023” flour to mark “Udon Day” on July 2. The offering runs at 43 participating stores nationwide, for one day only on Thursday, July 2, 2026, in limited quantities. What is the “#Shinmugi Harvest Festival” July 2, “Udon Day,” traces back to a warm long-standing custom in Kagawa in which farmers who had finished the wheat harvest

Sushiro’s Once-a-Year Premium Tuna Festival ran July 3–20, 2026 at stores nationwide and has now ended. It was built on tuna selected with Shizuoka wholesaler Yashima Suisan. Select Wild Bluefin Lean started at 260 yen, and every item was served on aka-shari. Grilled Wild Nodoguro joined the lineup from July 15 at 110 yen and up. Check Sushiro’s official site for the next fair. Sushiro’s Signature Tuna Returns for a Long-Awaited Fair Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. (FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES), operator of the conveyor-belt sushi chain Sushiro, held its ‘Once-a-Year Premium Tuna Festival‘ at Sushiro locations across Japan from Friday, July 3, 2026 through Monday (holiday), July 20, 2026. This fair has already ended—please check Sushiro’s official website for the next one. For this fair, Sushiro has teamed up with the Shizuoka tuna wholesaler “Yashima Suisan” to offer a lineup of carefully selected tuna. Yashima Suisan also supplies

From Wednesday, July 8, 2026, buying any ZETTERIA Burger Party Wakuwaku Set gets you one of six original acrylic carabiners at random. Sets start at 490 yen with small fries and a small drink, or add 450 yen to any burger. Available at 269 stores from 10:30 a.m. until early September, while supplies last. ZETTERIA Teams Up With Narumiya Characters ZETTERIA, the hamburger chain operated by Burger One (a company under Zensho Holdings), will launch a limited-time collaboration with “Narumiya Characters” from Narumiya International starting Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The “ZETTERIA Burger Party Wakuwaku Set” is designed for everyone from kids to adults, and purchasing an eligible set earns you one original acrylic carabiner, given out at random. Six Original Acrylic Carabiner Designs Each carabiner features popular characters from beloved early-2000s junior kids’ clothing brands, drawn in brand-new illustrations wearing the ZETTERIA uniform. Along with these exclusive designs,

From July 16 to August 31, 2026, CoCo Ichibanya stores nationwide serve the Movie Chiikawa Island Curry at 1,210 yen including tax, and each order comes with one of four random stickers. Collaboration drink sets add spoon-rest figures, while receipts totaling 1,000 yen or more enter a sweepstakes for curry plates or meal vouchers. Ichibanya Co., Ltd., which operates the curry chain Curry House CoCo Ichibanya, will hold a collaboration campaign titled “CoCo Ichi x Movie Chiikawa Curry Grand Strategy” at CoCo Ichibanya locations nationwide from Thursday, July 16, 2026, tied in with “Movie Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island” opening on Friday, July 24, 2026. Order the featured collaboration menu items to receive original stickers or figures on the spot, with additional receipt sweepstakes and social media tie-ins offering plenty of limited-edition original goods. “Curry Grand Strategy” Overview Campaign period: Thursday, July 16, 2026, 11:00 – Monday,

The Tamagotchi × MOS BURGER “2026 Summer Lucky Bag” costs 5,000 yen and includes 5,000 yen in meal vouchers (ten 500-yen tickets) valid August 3 through October 31, 2026, plus four exclusive goods. Online reservations run from 3:00 PM on July 1 to July 30, with a limit of five per person while supplies last. MOS BURGER Teams Up with Tamagotchi for the “2026 Summer Lucky Bag” MOS FOOD SERVICES, INC., the company behind MOS BURGER, is collaborating with BANDAI’s beloved character Tamagotchi on the “2026 Summer Lucky Bag” (5,000 yen, tax included). Limited-quantity online special reservations will be accepted from 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 through Thursday, July 30, 2026. Reserved items can be picked up starting Monday, August 3, 2026 at MOS BURGER stores nationwide (excluding some locations). Tamagotchi celebrates its 30th anniversary this November. After the Tamagotchi-themed gift in last spring’s MOS Wai

From July 1 to August 31, 2026, Gyoza no Ohsho pairs Cold Noodles or Spicy! Cold Noodles with gyoza for 20 yen off the combined a-la-carte price. Through July 31, a medium Super Dry draft beer with six gyoza takes 50 yen off, and the beer alone is 30 yen off. Some stores are excluded. Osho Food Service Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Kyoto; President: Naoto Watanabe), which operates the Chinese restaurant chain Gyoza no Ohsho, will roll out a series of “chilled meets sizzling” combo deals perfect for the hot season starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Two campaigns pairing refreshing cold noodles with juicy gyoza, and ice-cold draft beer with gyoza, let customers enjoy the ultimate summer combinations at discounted prices. Campaign 1: Cold Noodle Combo with 20 Yen Off (Tax Included) From Wednesday, July 1 to Monday, August 31, 2026, the combo of “Cold Noodles” or “Spicy!

Yoshinoya’s 2026 Ochugen sets pair the online-exclusive Arita-yaki ‘Kinmoji Donburi’ with frozen gyudon filling, on sale until 10:00 a.m. on August 19. Every eligible item ships free with a thank-you card, and an early-bird 500-yen coupon is available at the official shop and major e-commerce mall stores. The bowl matches the size used to serve gyudon in Yoshinoya restaurants. Yoshinoya Official Online Shop Begins 2026 Ochugen Gift Sales Yoshinoya Co., Ltd. has begun selling Ochugen (mid-year) gift sets featuring the Arita-yaki ‘Kinmoji Donburi’ bowl through the Yoshinoya Official Online Shop and various e-commerce mall stores, from June 26, 2026 (today) until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19. All eligible items come with free shipping and a thank-you card, and an early-bird 500-yen discount coupon is also being distributed. As the summer holiday season approaches, why not send frozen gyudon (beef bowl) filling—handy for easing the burden of meal

Zetteria’s SUMMER BAG 2026 goes on sale Wednesday, July 15 for ¥3,500 including tax, holding seven ¥500 meal coupons valid through Monday, November 30, 2026. Three original goods — an eco bag, a drink holder sized for Medium iced drinks, and a clear pouch — come with it. Sold at 268 stores nationwide while supplies last. Zetteria “SUMMER BAG 2026” Arrives Zetteria, the burger chain operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President Daishi Kimura), will sell the “Zetteria SUMMER BAG 2026” for a limited time starting Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Priced at ¥3,500 (tax included), it comes packed with ¥3,500 worth of meal coupons usable at Zetteria stores, plus exclusive original goods — an incredibly good-value summer lucky bag. Three Original Goods Items The set includes three limited-edition items featuring stylish illustrations of Zetteria’s signature favorites such as the “Zeppin Burger,” “French Fries,” and

Two different sides from Chicken Nuggets 5 Pieces, Onion Rings, and Chili Cheese Fries cost 500 yen from 2:00 PM daily, June 26 through July 2, 2026. That saves up to 250 yen off the 750-yen combined price. Delivery is excluded, and ten locations nationwide are not taking part. Burger King Launches “2 Sides for 500 Yen” Campaign BK Japan is holding a special one-week-only campaign from Friday, June 26 to Thursday, July 2, 2026, available from 2:00 PM each day. Pick any two different items from three popular sides and get them for just 500 yen. With a maximum combined price of 750 yen, that’s up to 33% off — a savings of 250 yen. Three Popular Sides to Choose From The campaign features three classic, fan-favorite sides. Choose any two different items for the 500-yen price. Chicken Nuggets 5 Pieces (regular price 280 yen): Juicy chicken

Matsuya brings back its mushroom brown sauce on June 30, 2026, about seven months after it was discontinued. The Brown Sauce Hamburg Set Meal starts at 830 yen, with Egg Brown and Cheese Brown versions available, plus takeout single items from 770 yen. Shareholder benefit tickets are accepted, except on Triple portions. The Popular Mushroom-Scented Brown Sauce Returns After About 7 Months Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (Head office: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) will release the Brown Sauce Hamburg Set Meal at Matsuya, the chain famous for its gyumeshi (beef bowls), curry and set meals, from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The rich, deeply flavored brown sauce that won over many fans before being discontinued is making its long-awaited comeback after roughly seven months. A Plump, Juicy Hamburg Steak With Rich Mushroom Flavor A plump, juicy blended-meat hamburg steak is generously topped with a brown

The Let’s Trade Stickers at Hanamaru! campaign runs June 25 to July 8, 2026 at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide, limited to 50,000 servings. The 650-yen Narumiya Collab Set and 500-yen Mini set each come with an original pick and a randomly chosen sticker sheet, plus a receipt QR code for three exclusive smartphone wallpapers. Heisei Retro Comes to Hanamaru Udon: First-Ever Narumiya Characters Collab Hanamaru Co., Ltd., operator of the Sanuki udon chain “Hanamaru Udon” (part of Yoshinoya Holdings), is teaming up with Narumiya International’s popular character brand “Narumiya Characters” for its first-ever collaboration. The “Let’s Trade Stickers at Hanamaru!” campaign runs from June 25 (Thu) to July 8 (Wed), 2026, at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide (some stores excluded). The campaign features characters from ANGEL BLUE, mezzo piano, pom ponette, and DAISY LOVERS — brands that were hugely popular among schoolchildren in the 2000s and are now booming

Yoshinoya’s first Dragon Quest Walk collaboration runs July 2 to August 26, 2026, with a dine-in-only set that includes a beef bowl, a mini salad, and one randomly selected original figure across two design waves. App users earn 1 point per 500 yen spent, redeemable for limited goods from 8 to 70 points, with exchanges closing September 4. Japanese gyudon chain Yoshinoya has announced its first-ever collaboration with the smartphone location-based RPG Dragon Quest Walk, the ‘Adventurer Support Campaign,’ running from July 2 (Thu) at 10:00 to August 26 (Wed) at 20:00, 2026, at Yoshinoya locations across Japan. With sets that include original figures and an app-point campaign offering limited-edition goods, it’s a must-see for both Dragon Quest fans and gyudon lovers. Campaign Overview Name: Yoshinoya × Dragon Quest Walk ‘Adventurer Support Campaign’ Period: July 2 (Thu) 10:00 – August 26 (Wed) 20:00, 2026 Locations: Yoshinoya stores nationwide

In 2026, Doyo no Ushi no Hi falls on Sunday, July 26, and eel menus are running across 8 Skylark brands, from Gusto’s four-times-grilled Una-ju to Aiya’s Lake Hamana “Queen Eel” set. Order an eligible eel item between June 25 and July 31 to earn 5x Skylark Points; the points arrive September 1 and stay usable through October 31. Skylark Restaurants, operator of Gusto and other chains, is rolling out eel (unagi) menus across 8 brands for Japan’s midsummer tradition, “Doyo no Ushi no Hi” (Day of the Ox). The plump, tender grilled eel can be enjoyed both in-store and at home. Order an eligible eel item and you’ll also earn 5x Skylark Points during the campaign. In 2026, the Day of the Ox falls on Sunday, July 26. Campaign Highlights Eel menus across 8 brands: Gusto, Jonathan, Yumean, Aiya, Karayoshi, Totoyamichi, Hachiro Soba, and chawan. Signature “quadruple

Aiya’s Setouchi Fair runs from June 25 to September 2, 2026, featuring Hyogo raw whitebait, Setouchi conger eel and Tokushima sudachi. The Setouchi Hiyori Zen set is 2,699 yen (2,969 yen incl. tax), and the conger eel shabu-shabu is 1,199 yen. Limited-quantity peach desserts, a new beef tongue miso-yaki, and Day of the Ox eel bowls on July 26 fill out the lineup. Skylark’s Japanese restaurant Aiya hosts a summer ‘Setouchi Fair’ Aiya, the Japanese restaurant operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd., will hold a limited-time ‘Setouchi Fair‘ starting Thursday, June 25, 2026, bringing together the bountiful seafood and produce of the Setouchi (Seto Inland Sea) region. The grand menu will also be renewed on the same day for the height of summer. Early-summer flavors take center stage, including raw whitebait (shirasu) from Hyogo Prefecture, conger eel (hamo) from Setouchi, and sudachi citrus from Tokushima Prefecture. New arrivals

Zetteria’s weekday lunch menu changes on July 1, 2026, with six burgers including the returning Tamateri Burger. Lunch pricing runs 50 to 120 yen below regular prices, starting at 590 yen, and is available weekdays from 10:30 to 15:00 at 261 locations. Tax is included, and prices vary at some stores. Zetteria Renews Its Weekday-Only Lunch Menu on July 1 Zetteria, a hamburger chain operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (President: Daishi Kimura; HQ: Minato-ku, Tokyo), a company under Zensho Holdings, will renew its weekday-only lunch menu on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. The renewal evolves the lineup to offer a greater sense of “fun in choosing,” with an enriched selection available from just 590 yen. The Popular “Tamateri Burger” Joins the Weekday Lunch The highlight of this renewal is the addition of the “Tamateri Burger,” which earned strong praise as a spring fair item. It features a juicy

Domino’s Japan releases its first new curry pizza in five years, the Summer Rich Curry Quattro, from June 29 to September 13, 2026 while supplies last. One pie carries four flavors: two new curries built on more than 16 spices and four herbs, plus the Korean Galbi and Mayo Potato classics. Takeout pricing starts at ¥1,740 for a small. Domino’s Launches Its First New Curry Pizza in Five Years Domino’s Pizza, Japan’s No.1 delivery pizza chain by market share, will release “Summer Rich Curry Quattro” (Natsu no Koku-uma Curry Quattro) for a limited time from Monday, June 29 to Sunday, September 13, 2026, while supplies last. Arriving alongside the brand’s renewal on June 29, this is the chain’s first new curry pizza in five years, crafted to awaken your summer appetite. When the summer heat saps your appetite, a fragrant, deeply flavored curry is exactly what you crave.