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Key Takeaways: Burger King Japan’s Smokehouse The One Pounder arrives Friday, May 29, 2026 in limited quantities—four flame-grilled beef patties, four cheddar slices, and a new Signature Smoke Bacon Sauce at 2,490 JPY single or 2,790 JPY set. The same day brings three 1,500 JPY Big Barrel side packs and the Big Drink upgrade for an extra 100 JPY. Burger King® 2026 One Pounder Series Second Release BK Japan Co., Ltd. will launch the colossal Smokehouse The One Pounder burger on Friday, May 29, 2026 for a limited time and limited quantity. Featuring four flame-grilled 100% beef patties, four slices of rich cheddar cheese, and savory bacon bits, finished with a newly developed Signature Smoke Bacon Sauce. What Makes Smokehouse The One Pounder Special This monster burger packs 1,615 kcal and weighs 545g in total. Four flame-grilled beef patties layered with four cheddar cheese slices, pickles, creamy mayo sauce, and […]

Key Takeaways: Sukiya adds Tonjiru Miso Ramen from 9:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 1,954 stores nationwide. The bowl blends two types of miso with garlic and ginger, and costs 360 yen on its own, or 850 yen in a regular gyudon set with egg or pickles. You can also swap the soup in existing sets for it at any time of day. Sukiya Introduces a New Bowl: Tonjiru Miso Ramen Sukiya, the popular gyudon (beef bowl) chain operated by Zensho Holdings, will launch a brand-new limited-time menu item, Tonjiru Miso Ramen, starting 9:00 AM on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Built on Sukiya’s beloved tonjiru (pork miso soup) side dish, this original bowl combines noodles with a specially crafted sauce for a uniquely Sukiya experience. A Special Sauce for Rich, Deep Flavor The standout feature of Tonjiru Miso Ramen is its blend of two types of miso, combined

Key Takeaways: Matsuya’s Overflowing 3 Rich Cheeses IN Hamburg Steak arrives June 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM at locations nationwide, with a choice of demi or garlic-tomato umatoma sauce. Set meals start at 1,090 yen and a la carte at 990 yen, tax included. Takeout is available, and shareholder benefit tickets are accepted. Matsuya Unveils Perfect Summer Menu Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd. will launch the brand-new Overflowing 3 Rich Cheeses IN Hamburg Steak at its Matsuya beef bowl, curry, set meal, and rice bowl restaurants starting June 2, 2026 (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM. This special dish features hot, rich cheese wrapped in a plump and juicy hamburg steak — a must-try for the summer season. Three Premium Cheeses Create a Blissful Experience Matsuya’s signature iron-grilled hamburg steak comes packed with three types of premium cheeses bursting with rich flavor. The cheese flows out vividly as soon as you cut

Key Takeaways: Zetteria adds the Pudding Shake on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 350 yen including tax, sold at roughly 270 stores with some locations excluded. It layers a vanilla shake with smooth pudding and caramel sauce, so stirring shifts the flavor as you drink. The Coffee Jelly Shake, made with fair-trade coffee, stays on the menu at 320 yen. Zetteria Introduces a Drinkable Pudding: The New Pudding Shake Burger-One Co., Ltd. (President: Taishi Kimura, Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo), a subsidiary of Zensho Holdings, operates the hamburger chain Zetteria, which will launch a new dessert shake — the Pudding Shake — on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. Designed to help customers cool down during hot summer days or enjoy a relaxing break, this new dessert shake brings a refreshing experience to the upcoming summer season. What Makes the Pudding Shake Special The newly launched Pudding Shake combines a vanilla-flavored shake with smooth

Key Takeaways: KFC Japan’s second Genshin Impact collaboration runs June 10 to June 30, 2026, through KFC Net Order only, with Pack A at 1,410 yen and Pack B at 1,080 yen (tax included). Each pack includes three in-game items, six unique across the two, and logged-in members are automatically entered to win one of 100 Alhaitham or Kaveh tapestries. KFC and Genshin Impact Team Up Again Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan has announced its second collaboration with HoYoverse’s open-world RPG Genshin Impact. The limited-edition Genshin Impact Collab Pack will be available from June 10 (Wed) to June 30 (Tue), 2026, exclusively through KFC Net Order. Pre-orders begin at approximately 2:00 AM on June 3 (Wed) through 11:59 PM on June 9 (Tue). Under its new tagline “Shiawase ni, Gabu.” (“A bite of happiness”), KFC is delivering this delicious and joyful experience by partnering with the globally beloved open-world RPG Genshin

Key Takeaways: Two new Sakutto Kenta items arrive at KFC outlets nationwide on Wednesday, June 3, 2026: the Karauma Zinger at 290 yen and the returning Colonel Crunch Potato from 290 yen. Combo sets start at 500 yen for a Zinger plus a small potato. Quantities are limited, and some outlets may not carry either item. KFC Japan Unveils Sakutto Kenta Series Volume 2 Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan announced the second installment of its Sakutto Kenta series, featuring the new Karauma Zinger (Spicy Zinger) and the highly requested return of Colonel Crunch Potato, available at KFC outlets nationwide from Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in limited quantities. The Anytime, Anywhere, New Style Concept As the boundary between meals and snacks blurs and borderless dining occasions expand, KFC responded to these lifestyle shifts this spring by launching the Sakutto Kenta series under the concept of Anytime, Anywhere, New Style. Designed for snacking,

Key Takeaways: From May 26, Hama Sushi’s Nippon Umaneta Festival Vol. 2 brings Sanriku large-cut silver salmon and Hokkaido hokke tempura nigiri at 110 yen tax included, alongside Funka Bay large scallops at 176 yen and Toyama Bay raw firefly squid at 231 yen. Roughly 670 stores take part, while supplies last. An X giveaway running May 25–27 awards 3,000 yen vouchers to 80 winners. Hama Sushi Announces Nippon Umaneta Festival Volume 2 Hama Sushi, the popular conveyor belt sushi chain operated under Zensho Holdings, will launch the Hama Sushi Nippon Umaneta Festival Vol. 2 starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at locations nationwide across Japan. This is the second installment of the highly anticipated campaign featuring carefully selected seasonal ingredients from across Japan at affordable prices. The first volume, which launched on May 12 featuring items like Hokkaido-caught vinegared herring, received tremendous customer praise, paving the way for this second

Key Takeaways: From Thursday, May 28, 2026, La・Ohana serves Fresh Blueberry Hawaiian Pancakes at ¥1,380 (¥1,518 incl. tax) and a Fresh Blueberry Açaí Bowl at ¥1,280 (¥1,408 incl. tax) at all locations. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza charges ¥200 more per item, and Zushi Coast adopts that pricing from July 1. The run is tentative and may end without notice. A Taste of Hawaii: New Early-Summer Treats Arriving Hawaiian dining & cafe La・Ohana, operated by Skylark Restaurants Co., Ltd., is launching new limited-time menu items from Thursday, May 28, 2026. Featuring large, juicy fresh blueberries paired with Hawaiian flavors, these two new offerings are the perfect early-summer reward for yourself. New Menu Highlights Fresh Blueberry Hawaiian Pancakes Price: ¥1,380 (¥1,518 incl. tax) Fluffy, chewy original pancakes topped with an abundance of fresh blueberries and a mountain of light, airy whipped cream. The burst of fresh blueberries is beautifully enhanced by rich mascarpone

Key Takeaways: Burger King opens 8 new restaurants across Kanagawa, Fukuoka, Chiba, Osaka, Niigata, and Ibaraki between May and June 2026, including its return to Niigata after 7 years at AEON Mall Niigata Kameda IC on June 11. That brings the chain to 362 stores nationwide as of June 25, 2026, on the way to 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

Key Takeaways: Yumean’s Early Summer Cool Breeze Fair runs May 21 through July 8, 2026, at all locations. The whole live-killed conger eel tendon returns at 1,539 yen tax included, served with six tempura varieties, and the pure ice shaved ice arrives early this year, starting at 659 yen. A 10% late-night surcharge applies after 10 PM. 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