A summer-limited Session IPA called the Katsushika Matsuri Ale is now available at restaurants and events across Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, featuring New Zealand Nelson Sauvin hops and a light 4.5% ABV perfect for hot summer days.
Sakaba Yamatoshiki is opening in Shibuya on June 18, 2026, bucking the trend of specialized restaurants with a full-lineup izakaya concept and signature dishes like Chochin Tsukune Yakitori starting from ¥299.
Shoya, the neighborhood izakaya chain with skilled board chefs, kicks off summer with 8 seasonal dishes available at 86 locations nationwide throughout June, featuring ayu sweetfish, kibinago, fresh edamame, and more.
Tengu Grand Food Hall / Minatoya Isokichi Shokudo opens at LaLaport Kashiwanoha on May 27, 2026 — the first shopping mall location for Tengu Grand Food Hall. The spot blends retro casual dining with charcoal-grilled fish set meals at family-friendly prices.
Mametai Shoten, a casual izakaya known for fresh fish shipped directly from Shizuoka and local regional dishes, is opening its fifth branch just a 2-minute walk from Higashi-Mukojima Station in Sumida Ward on May 21, 2026.
Yakitori Tanuki, a new yakitori bar and sister restaurant to the beloved Aoyama-Itchome Tanuki izakaya, opens in Aoyama-Itchome on May 19, 2026, featuring premium Kinsou Dori chicken skewers and a crowd-pleasing menu.