Local food updates in Japan

Washoku Sato, a Japanese family restaurant chain, is running an ‘Autumn Gathering Value Campaign’ from October 9 to October 19, 2026. The promotion includes 220 yen discounts on various tuna-based dishes, such as the ‘Tuna Feast Set’ and ‘Three-Kind Tuna Bowl Set.’ Additionally, three specific kids' menus are discounted by 110 yen, and three alcoholic beverages—lemon sour, grapefruit sour, and highball—are reduced by 220 yen each.

In Ibaraki Prefecture, Ramen Sansui Shimotsuma opened its doors on October 5, 2026. Formerly operating as Seirokuya Shimotsuma, the establishment now carries on the flavors of the Tsukuba-based Sansui brand. A featured menu item is the ‘Soy Sauce Green Onion Tsukesoba,’ priced at 920 yen (tax included), which offers free size upgrades from regular to large portions.