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Key Takeaways: Baku-Tantan arrives at Hanamaru Udon stores nationwide from May 13 to June 3, 2026, weighing about 1kg with roughly 340g of meat, at 1,380 yen medium and 1,600 yen large, dine-in only. The Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori branch reopens on May 13 as the first Niku-Ten outside Takamatsu, with 29 servings a day at 290 yen through May 16. Hanamaru Udon Niku-Ten Debuts in Honshu Hanamaru Inc. (headquartered in Takamatsu, Kagawa) will reopen its Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori location as Hanamaru Udon Niku-Ten (Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori Store) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. As part of the “Oidemai! Sanuki Project” aimed at creating new value for Sanuki udon, this meat-focused concept store, previously operated only in Takamatsu since August 2025, makes its first appearance in Honshu. Store Information Name: Hanamaru Udon Niku-Ten (Akasaka Hitotsugi-dori Store) Address: 1F ORANGE BOX, 3-19-9 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Hours: Weekdays 10:00-21:00 / Sat 11:00-20:30 / Sun & Holidays […]

Key Takeaways: Ichibanya brings back ‘Horoniku Dokan to Goukai Curry’, the November 2025 Meat Chunk Election winner, at roughly 670 CoCo Ichibanya locations from Friday, May 15, 2026, while supplies last. Pork shoulder loin is slow-cooked until spoon-tender and topped with Chaliapin sauce, and you pick a meat chunk level from 1 to 4 when ordering. The No.1 Winner of the Meat Chunk Election Returns! Ichibanya Co., Ltd. has announced the limited-edition relaunch of ‘Horoniku Dokan to Goukai Curry’ (Tender Meat Chunk Hearty Curry) at approximately 670 CoCo Ichibanya curry house locations nationwide starting Friday, May 15, 2026. This menu item topped the November 2025 ‘Meat Chunk Election’ and returns by popular demand. The Original Meat Chunk Curry Voted No.1 by Fans In November 2025, CoCo Ichibanya’s official X account held the ‘Meat Chunk Election’, inviting fans to vote for the meat chunk curry they most wanted to eat again

Key Takeaways: COCO’S ran its Haikyu!! campaign from May 19 to June 29, 2026 at 504 locations nationwide, excluding airport stores. This campaign has already ended — check the official COCO’S site for the next one. Ordering eligible menu items earns one of 16 A4 clear file folders at random, capped at six items per person per day. Phase 1 features Karasuno High designs, Phase 2 switches to Aoba Johsai. COCO’S JAPAN, the family restaurant chain operated by Zensho Holdings, held a collaboration campaign with the popular anime Haikyu!! from May 19 (Tuesday) to June 29 (Monday), 2026, at 504 locations nationwide (excluding airport stores). The campaign has already finished (the Phase 2 web lottery also closed on July 6), so the details below are kept for reference — check the official COCO’S site for future collaborations. The campaign is titled “Let’s Gather at COCO’S Again Today! Campaign“. Campaign Overview

Key Takeaways: From May 12 to June 10, 2026, the Hanamaru Udon app hands out two coupons worth 100 yen off cold udon, valid on dine-in and takeout at Hanamaru Udon, Umagena, Tsurusaku, Sanuki Menya, and Sanuki Udon Takamatsu Chokushi. Each coupon works once, requires buying one cold udon, and cannot be stacked with other discounts. Hanamaru Udon Announces Early Summer Coupon Festival Hanamaru Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture; President: Yoshihiro Maeda), operator of the Sanuki udon chain Hanamaru Udon, has announced the launch of the Early Summer Coupon Festival via its official app from May 12 (Tuesday) to June 10 (Wednesday), 2026. The campaign offers a special app coupon for 100 yen off cold udon, perfect for the warming season ahead. Campaign Overview Coupon Details As temperatures rise and customers crave refreshing cold dishes, Hanamaru wants to express gratitude to loyal customers by making cold udon more

Key Takeaways: From May 11 to 24, 2026, Domino’s Japan adds a free 250ml can of Red Bull to any pizza ordered with two side menu items. Delivery starts at 2,099 yen with coupon 328204, takeout at 1,699 yen with coupon 782679. One free can per order, and some stores do not participate. Domino’s Pizza Japan Launches “Motivation Charge Set” for 14 Days Only Domino’s Pizza Japan announces the limited-time launch of the “Motivation Charge Set!” running from Monday, May 11 through Sunday, May 24, 2026. To help blast away post-Golden Week fatigue, customers who order the popular value set featuring one pizza plus two side menu items will receive a complimentary 250ml can of Red Bull Energy Drink. Flip the Motivation Switch After the Holidays After Golden Week ends, many people feel “unmotivated” or find it “hard to get back into the work or school routine.” For this exact

Key Takeaways: Hama Sushi’s Nippon Umaneta Festival runs from Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at roughly 666 stores nationwide, with Nemuro-landed vinegar-cured herring and Toyama white shrimp tempura nigiri at 100 yen (110 yen tax included). A parallel X giveaway awards 3,000 yen dining vouchers to 80 winners, with entries open May 11 at 10:30 through May 13 at 23:59. Hama Sushi’s Nippon Umaneta Festival Opens at 666 Stores Nationwide Hama Sushi, the 100-yen sushi chain operated under Zensho Holdings, will launch its Nippon Umaneta Festival at locations across Japan starting Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The fair showcases premium seasonal ingredients from across Japan, including fatty herring landed at Nemuro, Hokkaido, and luxurious tempura nigiri featuring Toyama-grown white shrimp, starting at just 100 yen (110 yen tax included). Featured Items at 100 Yen (110 Yen Tax Included) Hokkaido-Landed Vinegar-Cured Herring – Rich, fatty herring caught at Nemuro and lightly cured in

Key Takeaways: Starbucks Japan adds two strawberry drinks nationwide on May 11, 2026: Chunky Strawberry Milk at 609 yen takeout and Strawberry Chocolate Frappuccino at 732 yen, both Tall only. Rewards members get three-day early access from May 8. The same day brings three ohora semi-cured gel nail designs at 2,750 yen each through the official online store. Two New Strawberry Beverages from Starbucks Japan Starbucks Coffee Japan will launch two new strawberry beverages nationwide starting Monday, May 11, 2026. One highlights chunky strawberry pulp, while the other combines strawberry with crunchy chocolate chips, offering two distinct ways to enjoy strawberry season. ‘Chunky Strawberry Milk’ (Gorotto Ichigo Milk) An evolution of last year’s popular ‘THE Ichigo Milk’, now enhanced with generous strawberry pulp. The fluffy blended milk creates a striking two-layer contrast with the strawberry, transforming into a soft pink when stirred. The chunky strawberry texture remains enjoyable down to

Key Takeaways: COCO’S brings back its Choco-Mint Party Fair from May 14 through late June 2026 at 504 stores nationwide, with airport locations excluded. Six chocolate-mint desserts join the returning Super Suu-Suu Sauce 2.0 at 110 yen including tax. Only the frappe is available for takeout, and online orders take 10% off. COCO’S Kicks Off Choco-Mint Party Fair on May 14, 2026 COCO’S Japan, a family restaurant chain operated under Zensho Holdings, will launch its annual Choco-Mint Party Fair on Thursday, May 14, 2026. This year features an upgraded Super Suu-Suu Sauce 2.0 alongside six refreshing chocolate-mint desserts and a frappe perfect for early summer. Event Overview Start date: Thursday, May 14, 2026 End date: Late June 2026 Locations: 504 stores nationwide (as of May 8; airport stores excluded) Takeout: Only the Choco-Mint Party Frappe is available for takeout Product Lineup Choco-Mint Party Parfait: 1,090 yen (1,199 yen incl. tax)

Key Takeaways: The Mushroom Ugly Burger® runs at Burger King Japan nationwide from May 8 to May 17, 2026, at 1,090 yen single or 1,390 yen for a set. It stacks four mushroom varieties and sour cream onion sauce on 4-Cheese Craft Buns, which take so much hand work that only a third of normal bun volume can be baked. An app coupon takes the set to 1,290 yen. Burger King® Hit Mushroom Series Returns with New Premium Edition BK Japan Co., Ltd. will launch the Mushroom Ugly Burger® as a limited-time offering at Burger King® locations nationwide from Friday, May 8 through Sunday, May 17, 2026. This newest entry in the wildly popular Mushroom series combines four varieties of mushrooms with the signature 4-Cheese Craft Buns used in the beloved Ugly Burger lineup, creating a hearty and authentic burger experience. The Painstakingly Crafted 4-Cheese Craft Buns The 4-Cheese Craft

Key Takeaways: Zetteria’s Asian Sweets & Snack Fair runs from Wednesday, May 13, 2026 through mid-July while supplies last, at 269 stores excluding select branches. Four almond and mango items are on offer, including the Almond Mango Parfait Shake at 420 yen and the Almond Mango Pie at 260 yen, all tax included. The parfait shake and Almond Shake are not available for delivery. Zetteria Brings Early Summer Asian Sweets to Japan Zetteria, the burger chain operated by Burger One Co., Ltd. (a subsidiary of Zensho Holdings), will hold its limited-time Asian Sweets & Snack Fair starting Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The fair features four Asian-inspired sweets and snacks centered on almond and mango, perfect for the early summer season. New Menu Lineup Almond Mango Parfait Shake (420 yen) An almond-flavored shake topped with mango sauce, smooth whipped cream, and yellow star-shaped nata de coco. The gentle sweetness of almond