# Restaurant expansions and openings in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/restaurant-expansions-and-openings-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-08-08T09:31:36.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Various food service establishments and restaurant chains are expanding or opening new locations across different regions in Japan.

In late July and early August 2026, new sushi outlets opened or were scheduled to open in Akita City and Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture. In Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, a new sushi restaurant and a Mos Burger location were reported. Additionally, in Nagoya, the hamburger chain Dom Dom Hamburger re-entered the market with a new branch in Osu Mansenji-dori, marking a business revitalization following a management buyout earlier in the year.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: New restaurant openings reported in Matsudo and Nagoya

New restaurant developments include Sushishirakawa and Mos Burger opening in Matsudo, and Dom Dom Hamburger's return to the Nagoya market through a new branch in Osu.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-restaurant-openings-reported-in-matsudo-and-nagoya

### 2026-07-28: New sushi restaurants launch in Akita and Ichikawa, Japan

Two new sushi restaurants will open in Japan: 海鮮寿司 まぐろ亭 山手台店 in Akita on July 7 2026, and 鮨やまぐち in Ichikawa (Chiba) in early August 2026, each offering fresh seafood and specialty items.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-sushi-restaurants-launch-in-akita-and-ichikawa-japan

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