# Japanese restaurant openings 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-restaurant-openings-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-20T03:04:43.000Z. Sources: 33. Developments: 14. The summer of 2026 has seen a surge of new dining concepts across Japan. Following July’s rooftop barbecue in Ikebukuro and various yakitori and Italian openings, the trend expanded into specialty soups and noodles. In late July, Wang Fu Ji opened a customizable mala soup shop in Utsunomiya, while Udon Sonchou began serving Kagawa-imported noodles in Yokosuka on 19 July. August openings and expansions have continued the momentum. The private-room izakaya Waraiemon is scheduled to open at Okayama Station Front on 10 August, followed by Yoigurasu Iyasaka in Kobe’s Rokkomichi area on 19 August. The noodle chain Sukesan Udon is also expanding, with a new branch in Oizumi, Gunma, opening 20 August—transitioning to 24-hour service on 27 August—and a new Okudo branch in Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward slated for 7 September. Upcoming schedules include the Yokohama Iekei ramen chain Ichikakuya opening in Toda on 13 August, and Menya Hachishoten scheduled for September in Chikushino City. Other previously announced projects include the August opening of 鐘庵 in Fuji, Gyoza no Ohsho in mid-October near Aeon Mall Kawaguchi, and Sankoki Udon Makichan in Nishisugamo in early September. Additionally, a new yakiniku restaurant, ‘Yakiniku Hakuryu’, is scheduled to open in the Omotecho district of Kita-ku, Okayama City, on 14 September, occupying the site previously held by ‘Omotecho Nikuyakidokoro Kuroba’. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-20: Yakiniku Hakuryu to open in Okayama City Yakiniku Hakuryu is set to open in Okayama City's Omotecho district on September 14, 2026, occupying the former site of Omotecho Nikuyakidokoro Kuroba. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yakiniku-hakuryu-to-open-in-okayama-city ### 2026-08-19: Sukesan Udon announces new store openings in Gunma and Tokyo Sukesan Udon is expanding with new 24-hour locations in Oizumi, Gunma, and Katsushika, Tokyo, scheduled to open in August and September 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sukesan-udon-announces-new-store-openings-in-gunma-and-tokyo ### 2026-08-08: New ramen restaurants scheduled to open in Toda and Chikushino New ramen shops are opening in Japan: Ichikakuya is set to launch in Toda City on August 13, 2026, while Menya Hachishoten plans a September opening in Chikushino, Fukuoka. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/menya-hachishoten-to-open-in-chikushinos-shuroa-mall ### 2026-08-06: Kobe and Okayama Restaurants Open in August 2026 Yoigurasu Iyasaka opens in Kobe on 19 Aug 2026, while Waraiemon Okayama Station Front opens on 10 Aug 2026, both offering Japanese cuisine and private dining. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kobe-and-okayama-restaurants-open-in-august-2026 ### 2026-07-31: New Restaurants Open in Utsunomiya and Yokosuka, Japan Wang Fu Ji mala soup shop opened in Utsunomiya and Udon Sonchou udon shop opened in Yokosuka, offering customizable menus and premium ingredients. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-restaurants-open-in-utsunomiya-and-yokosuka-japan ### 2026-07-25: Udon chain opens new shop in Tokyo’s Nishisugamo while Marugame Seimen suspends service in Yokosuka Udon Makichan will open in Tokyo’s Nishisugamo in early September, while Marugame Seimen in Yokosuka closes on 29 July for a family holiday with shortened hours on 28 July. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/udon-chain-opens-new-shop-in-tokyos-nishisugamo-while-marugame-seimen-suspends-service-in-yokosuka ### 2026-07-23: Fuji and Kawaguchi Cities Set to Open New Restaurants Fuji City will host the soba shop Kangan at ASTY Shinfuji station in August 2026, while Kawaguchi City will open a Gyoza no Ohsho restaurant on the former Yoro no Taki site in October 2026. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fuji-and-kawaguchi-cities-set-to-open-new-restaurants ### 2026-07-23: Ikebukuro, Tokyo, to host two new restaurant openings in August 2026 Ikebukuro will see two new eateries open in August 2026: 万波軒 ramen on Aug 5 and 牛たんたんと yakiniku on Aug 1, expanding local dining options. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ikebukuro-tokyo-to-host-two-new-restaurant-openings-in-august-2026 ### 2026-07-23: Yakitori Chains Open New Outlets in Aomori and Tokyo Two yakitori restaurants opened in Japan: a 39‑yen per skewer venue in Aomori on July 27 and a premium take‑out outlet in Shibuya on July 30 offering larger skewers and beer sets. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yakitori-chains-open-new-outlets-in-aomori-and-tokyo ### 2026-07-20: Takoyaki Tako‑Bō and Maruya Honten Expand with New Locations in Japan Takoyaki Tako‑Bō opens a permanent shop in Ehime, while Maruya Honten reopens at Nagoya Station MEICHIKA, both offering local specialties. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/takoyaki-takob-and-maruya-honten-expand-with-new-locations-in-japan ### 2026-07-17: Hokkaido Pasta Brand Expands to Tokyo and Yokohama Hokkaido‑origin pasta and Italian restaurants opened in Tokyo (July 7) and Yokohama (July 22), featuring fresh Hokkaido wheat, eggs, and cheese, with promotional discounts at both sites. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hokkaido-pasta-brand-expands-to-tokyo-and-yokohama ### 2026-07-12: Japan’s Shiga, Hyogo and Tokyo Welcome New Restaurants Shime‑Tarō udon shop opens in Shiga, Hinoya Curry launches in Itami, and kaiseki restaurant Ari‑ichi relocates to Nishi‑Ogikubo, Tokyo, all in July 2026. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japans-shiga-hyogo-and-tokyo-welcome-new-restaurants ### 2026-07-12: Hidaka-ya yakitori‑fusion shop opens in Gunma; B7 upscale yakitori set for Nagoya Hidaka-ya opens a yakitori‑fusion outlet in Isezaki, Gunma on July 14 2026, while upscale yakitori B7 plans an August 2026 debut in Nagoya’s Imaike district. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hidaka-ya-yakitorifusion-shop-opens-in-gunma-b7-upscale-yakitori-set-for-nagoya ### 2026-07-04: Tokyo and Nagoya to Open New BBQ and Izakaya Venues in July 2026 Tokyo’s Ikebukuro rooftop BBQ venue opens July 7, 2026, and Nagoya’s Tebasaki Mutsumi izakaya opens July 14, 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-and-nagoya-to-open-new-bbq-and-izakaya-venues-in-july-2026 --- Cite as: Japanese restaurant openings 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-restaurant-openings-2026