Japanese restaurants launch seasonal Halloween menus

Several Japanese restaurant chains are launching seasonal Halloween-themed menus and campaigns throughout October.

Takakura-machi Coffee is hosting a ‘Happy Halloween Fair’ at 43 locations. The menu features pumpkin cream ricotta pancakes, Halloween pies, and ghost-themed tomato sauce risotto. The promotion runs from October 1 to October 31.

Eggs ’n Things is introducing the ‘Bloody Halloween Pancake,’ which features pumpkin cream, purple sweet potato whipped cream, and a strawberry sauce center, alongside a seasonal fruit drink. These items will be available from October 16 to October 31 at most domestic locations.

Big Boy Japan and Victoria Station are running a Halloween campaign from October 13 to October 31. The campaign includes Halloween-themed salad bar items, discount coupons via their official app, and limited-edition Halloween toys for children.