Japan

Burger King Japan launches new 'KYOTO Whopper'

Burger King Japan launches new 'KYOTO Whopper'

The new burger features a flame-grilled beef patty topped with a newly innovated “special rice patty.”

Japanese casual pub operator Watami acquires Subway Japan

They have also signed a 10-year franchise contract with Subway International BV.

McDonald’s Japan lifts hair colour ban to attract workers

The new policy was introduced on trial in Osaka.

McDonald’s Japan chair and former CEO resigns

The notice said she was resigning because of personal reasons.

South Korean burger brand Mom’s Touch opens in Japan

Mom’s Touch will directly operate the new restaurant.

Beverage brand Yakult opens first cafe in Japan

It also has a beauty salon and a gallery.

Domino’s opens 1,000th restaurant in Japan

The brand is owned by Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd.

Costa Coffee opens first cafe outlet in Japan

The UK brand plans to open three outlets in the country.

Why Japanese restaurants are accelerating overseas expansion

Recently, sushi chain Kura Sushi announced plans to open 100 stores across China.

McDonald’s hikes prices in Japan city centres

This is to help absorb the higher rent and labour costs.

Starbucks introduces new lemon-base frappe in Japan

The lemons where sourced from its premier lemon-producing region Setouchi.

Starbucks brings Oleato range to Japan

Japan is the third market it is bringing the new range.

'Forbidden' burger joins KFC Japan's release of hash brown burger

The new menu will only be available whilst supplies last.

Popular Starbucks summer frappuccino returns

The drink is available in Japan starting 12 April.

Krispy Kreme unveils Sesame Street-themed doughnuts in Japan

The limited edition range includes characters like Cookie Monster and Elmo.