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Key Takeaways：Hanamaru Udon’s meat-focused Niku-Ten concept finally arrives in Honshu, opening May 13, 2026 in Akasaka. The star is Baku-Tantan, a 1kg tantan udon with 340g of meat available nationwide through June 3, plus a 290-yen opening campaign. 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 11:00-15:30 (Last order 30 min before closing) Signature “Baku-Tantan” Available Nationwide for Limited Time Developed based on the bestselling “Hiyashi Tantan” […]

Key Takeaways：CoCo Ichibanya is bringing back ‘Horoniku Dokan to Goukai Curry,’ the No.1 winner of its November 2025 Meat Chunk Election, from May 15, 2026 at around 670 locations nationwide. The curry features spoon-tender pork shoulder loin topped with Chaliapin sauce, and lets you pick your meat level (1–4) at ordering. Limited quantities, so go early. 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 is teaming up with Haikyu!! from May 19 to June 29, 2026, across 504 restaurants nationwide. Order eligible menu items to score one of 16 original A4 clear files, plus get exclusive collab dishes, breakfast stickers, and voice messages from Hinata and Oikawa. COCO’S JAPAN, the family restaurant chain operated by Zensho Holdings, will hold 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 is titled “Let’s Gather at COCO’S Again Today! Campaign“. Campaign Overview The campaign features original illustrations of Shoyo Hinata, Tobio Kageyama, Kei Tsukishima, and Tadashi Yamaguchi from Karasuno High School, alongside Toru Oikawa, Hajime Iwaizumi, Issei Matsukawa, and Takahiro Hanamaki from Aoba Johsai High School. Customers ordering eligible menu items will randomly receive 1 of 16 original A4 clear file folders. Limited Collaboration Menu Phase 1 (May

Key Takeaways：Hanamaru Udon is running an Early Summer Coupon Festival from May 12 to June 10, 2026, offering two app coupons worth 100 yen off any cold udon. The deal works for dine-in and takeout at most nationwide locations, covering popular picks like Sesame Tantan Zaru and Bukkake varieties. 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 accessible. The campaign distributes two coupons offering

Key Takeaways：Domino’s Japan is running a 14-day ‘Motivation Charge Set’ from May 11–24, 2026, throwing in a free 250ml Red Bull when you grab any pizza plus two sides. Delivery starts at 2,099 yen (coupon 328204) and takeout from 1,699 yen (coupon 782679) — a handy post-Golden Week pick-me-up. 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 moment — when you

Key Takeaways：Hama Sushi kicks off its Nippon Umaneta Festival on May 12, 2026 at around 666 stores nationwide, featuring premium seasonal seafood like Hokkaido fatty herring and Toyama white shrimp tempura nigiri starting at just 100 yen. A parallel X giveaway runs May 11–13, offering 3,000 yen vouchers to 80 winners. 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 vinegar Domestic Vegetable & White Shrimp Tempura Nigiri

Key Takeaways：Starbucks Japan drops two strawberry drinks on May 11, 2026: a chunky Strawberry Milk and a Strawberry Chocolate Frappuccino. The same day brings an ohora gel nail collab with three Starbucks-inspired designs sold online. 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 the last sip. Size: Tall only Takeout: 609 yen (tax incl.) Dine-in: 620 yen (tax incl.) ‘Strawberry Chocolate Frappuccino®’ Sweet-tart strawberry layered with

Key Takeaways：COCO’S Japan brings back its annual Choco-Mint Party Fair on May 14, 2026, with six chocolate-mint desserts, a takeout-friendly frappe, and the upgraded Super Suu-Suu Sauce 2.0 for an even stronger cooling kick. Running through late June at 504 stores nationwide, it’s a solid pick for mint lovers wanting something cold before summer hits. 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

Key Takeaways：Burger King Japan brings back its hit Mushroom series with a premium twist: the Mushroom Ugly Burger featuring four kinds of mushrooms and labor-intensive 4-Cheese Craft Buns. Available nationwide from May 8 to 17, 2026, with a single priced at 1,090 yen and a 100-winner keychain giveaway via the official app. 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 Buns used in the Mushroom Ugly Burger® are the result of extensive development and refinement. The pre-fermentation

Key Takeaways：Zetteria’s Asian Sweets & Snack Fair runs from May 13, 2026 through mid-July at 269 stores, featuring almond and mango treats plus popcorn shrimp. Prices start at 240 yen, with the Almond Mango Parfait Shake (420 yen) as the headliner. 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 pairs beautifully with the tropical, rich mango sauce, creating a refreshing parfait shake. Almond Shake (S 240 yen / M 320 yen) A