New businesses open in Matsudo and Okayama

Two new businesses have opened in Japan: a specialized hair salon in Matsudo and a Malatang restaurant in Okayama.

Cut Station Shin-Matsudo opened on August 1, 2026, in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture. Located near Shin-Matsudo Station, the salon specializes exclusively in haircuts without offering shampoo, coloring, or perms. Services are available without reservations, with prices set at 1,500 yen for adults and 1,200 yen for children. The shop accepts cash and PayPay.

Xiao Nazha Malatang Okayama is scheduled to open on August 18, 2026, in Kita Ward, Okayama City. The restaurant offers a customizable dining experience where customers select ingredients from a showcase and choose from four soup bases and five spice levels. The establishment features 46 seats and will hold an opening campaign offering free drinks to customers.