Jonathan’s Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle Fair runs June 11 through September 2, 2026, at all stores outside morning hours before 10:30am. Morioka Reimen, which sold 220,000 servings last year, returns at 1,209 yen with 1.5x noodles, alongside a chilled curry soy-milk tantan Inaniwa udon at 1,319 yen. Ordering an Angus beef steak hamburger between June 11 and 24 earns a guaranteed-win Jona Lottery ticket, dine-in only. Jonathan’s ‘Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle’ Fair Kicks Off June 11 Jonathan, the family restaurant chain operated by Skylark Restaurants, will hold its ‘Summer Tohoku Cold Noodle’ Fair from Thursday, June 11, 2026, perfectly timed for what is expected to be a scorching summer. Two of Tohoku’s greatest noodle dishes — Iwate’s “Morioka Reimen” and Akita’s “Mugendo Inaniwa Udon” — share the stage in special summer versions for a refreshing culinary experience. Fair Overview Locations: All Jonathan stores (excluding morning hours until 10:30am)

From June 11 to 21, 2026, Big Boy and Victoria Station serve Father’s Day sets built on domestic Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin graded quality rank 4 or higher, seared over a 300°C open flame. A large draft beer costs the medium price of 605 yen including tax, and eligible orders come with a 300-yen coupon valid through July 31. Big Boy Launches a Special Father’s Day Campaign Big Boy Japan, a Zensho Holdings group company operating the hamburg steak & steak restaurants “Big Boy” and “Victoria Station,” will run a limited-time Father’s Day campaign starting Thursday, June 11, 2026, in celebration of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21. This year’s theme is “a little luxury,” with a lineup of special menus featuring domestic Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin. Premium Domestic Japanese Black Wagyu Sirloin The Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin used this time is carefully selected from cuts graded quality

Matsuya adds the Neo Tomato Goro Goro Chicken Curry nationwide from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 1,050 yen including tax, alongside a 680 yen plain Neo Tomato Curry. Coconut milk, tomato acidity and spices carry the Goro Chiki series’ iron-plate chicken. Takeout is available, with miso soup charged separately. Matsuya Unveils a Next-Generation Tomato Curry for Summer Matsuya Foods Co., Ltd. (Head office: Musashino City, Tokyo; President: Kazutoshi Kawarabuki) will launch the new “Neo Tomato Goro Goro Chicken Curry” at its “Matsuya” gyumeshi, curry and set-meal restaurants from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. Blending the richness of coconut milk, the refreshing acidity of tomato and exotic spices, this “gentle yet spicy” dish offers an entirely new sensation perfect for the coming hot season. What Makes the “Neo Tomato” Curry Special Different from a conventional tomato curry, the “Neo Tomato” curry beautifully balances the

Hanamaru Udon’s Pork Shabu Udon starts at 820 yen for a small bowl, topped with oni-oroshi, myoga, and green onion in a thickened special ponzu; the vegetable-packed Salad Udon version starts at 920 yen. Both come chilled or warm and run from June 4 to mid-July at stores nationwide except Okinawa. Takeout adds 50 yen per bowl. Hanamaru Udon Debuts Summer Menu: “Pork Shabu Udon” & “Pork Shabu Salad Udon” Hanamaru Co., Ltd., the operator of the Sanuki udon chain “Hanamaru Udon” and part of the Yoshinoya Holdings group, will launch two new limited-time menu items nationwide (excluding some stores) from Thursday, June 4, 2026: “Pork Shabu Udon” and “Pork Shabu Salad Udon.” These refreshing dishes are designed to be enjoyed during the hot and humid rainy season. “Pork Shabu Udon” with Three Refreshing Toppings Smooth, throat-pleasing Sanuki udon is topped with a generous serving of pork belly

From June 4, 2026, CoCo Ichibanya’s takeout-and-delivery-only Marutoku Combo returns in two versions, each priced over 10% below ordering the same toppings separately. Combo A pairs half squid, six sausages and nine petit fried shrimp; Combo B swaps in pork cutlet and french fries. Takeout prices are ¥1,296 for toppings only and ¥2,073 with two servings of curry sauce. CoCo Ichibanya Revamps Its Popular Topping Assortment “Marutoku Combo” Ichibanya Co., Ltd. (HQ: Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture; President Mamoru Kuzuhara), operator of the curry restaurant chain CoCo Ichibanya, will relaunch its takeout and delivery-only menu “Marutoku Combo” at CoCo Ichibanya locations nationwide starting Thursday, June 4, 2026. First released last December, this value-packed assortment of CoCo Ichibanya’s most popular toppings is back with an upgrade. This time, two sets are available that offer over 10% savings compared to ordering items individually. Each topping is generously portioned, making the combos