PANDA-themed cafés launch in Takasaki and Kumagaya, Japan

In Takasaki City, the China‑concept café 白黒酒々 (PANDA ShuShu) opened on 15 July 2026 in Shin‑Konyamachi, part of the historic Central Ginza shopping arcade. The venue features maid‑costumed staff and a home‑like atmosphere, positioned near the renovated Orion‑za café, a yakiniku shop, and a specialty coffee bar.

In Kumagaya City, the restaurant PANDAが来た麻辣湯 opened on 25 July 2026 in the Tsukuba district, occupying the former site of a popular hamburger shop. The two‑storey house‑style eatery displays a large red panda sign and serves authentic Harbin‑style spicy ma la tang soup, attracting visitors with its warm décor and fresh ingredients.