First Store in Kumamoto Prefecture! Hakata Ramen Specialty Shop 'Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store' Grand Opening on Sunday, May 24, 2026

Wins Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. (Location: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President: Kosuke Yoshimura; hereinafter 'the Company'), which operates ramen brands such as 'Hakata Ikkousha' and 'Kou-chan Ramen' with over 90 stores in 10 countries worldwide, has entered into a produce contract with NEXT CONSULTING Co., Ltd. (Location: Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture; President: Junhiro Togawa). On Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM, the Hakata ramen specialty shop 'Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store' will hold its grand opening in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. To commemorate the opening, a 'Grand Opening Commemorative Special Stamp Card' will be distributed to the first 3,000 customers.

Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store

'Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store' is the first store to open in Kumamoto Prefecture. Located in the Hanabatacho area in the heart of Kumamoto City, this store boasts a convenient location that is easy to visit for various occasions, including lunch for nearby workers, dinner after work, or a 'finishing bowl' after drinking. Taking advantage of this environment, we will deliver an 'authentic Hakata bowl' that is easy for local residents to enjoy regularly. In addition to the standard ramen, we also offer side menus such as Gyoza and Chashu Mayo Rice Bowl, which are designed to pair perfectly with ramen, aiming to be a store widely used by everyone from solo diners to families. Please take this opportunity to visit 'Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store', where you can casually enjoy the authentic taste of Hakata.

■ Grand Opening Campaign

To celebrate the opening of 'Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store', a 'Grand Opening Commemorative Special Stamp Card' will be distributed to the first 3,000 customers. The stamp card grants one stamp for every bowl of ramen ordered. By collecting stamps, customers can receive free toppings or side dishes, and upon fulfilling certain conditions, a free bowl of ramen will be presented. This initiative is designed not only for first-time visitors but also to allow frequent customers to enjoy 'Kou-chan Ramen' at an even better value.

■ Stamp Card Overview

Target Store: Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store

Card Expiration Date: From the date of acquisition until Friday, July 31, 2026

Distribution Conditions: First 3,000 customers (ends when supplies run out)

Granting Conditions: One stamp is granted per bowl of ramen

Special Stamp Card Front / Special Stamp Card Back

■ What is Hakata Ramen Specialty Shop Kou-chan Ramen?

Hakata Ramen Specialty Shop Kou-chan Ramen is a tonkotsu ramen brand produced by 'Hakata Ikkousha', the originator of bubbly tonkotsu ramen loved not only in authentic Hakata but also in 10 countries worldwide. As of May 2026, it operates 21 stores domestically and 2 stores overseas. Its signature product, 'Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen', was perfected after much trial and error as a tonkotsu ramen featuring a soup that is addictive with its solid tonkotsu umami (punch) and a subtle sweetness. The noodles are made using specially blended wheat flour exclusively for Kou-chan Ramen. Custom-made thin noodles are used to match Kou-chan Ramen's original tonkotsu soup. The natural aroma of the wheat spreads richly, and you can enjoy the chewy texture and supple firmness, with a snappy bite that makes you want to order a noodle refill (kaedama). As you eat through the carefully prepared, moist, special large chashu and crisp green onions, you can feel the 'Machi Tonkotsu' of authentic Hakata. Such Kou-chan Ramen is supported as the authentic Hakata 'Machi Tonkotsu' by a wide range of people of all ages and genders, from children to the elderly, praising it as 'Fast, delicious, want to come again!'.

* 'Machi Tonkotsu' is a concept expressing a 'neighborhood ramen shop' blended into daily life, which is simple and never gets tiring even if eaten every day.

■ Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store Grand Menu

Tonkotsu Ramen

◆ Tonkotsu Ramen: 850 yen

A signature ramen featuring a simple yet untiring soup even with daily consumption.

Ajitama Chashu Men / Seabra Ramen

◆ Ajitama Chashu Men: 1,300 yen

A voluminous bowl topped generously with the highly popular soft-boiled seasoned egg and chashu on top of tonkotsu ramen.

◆ Seabra Ramen: 900 yen

Adds the umami and richness of back fat to the slightly sweet, addictive soup. A perfect bowl for those who prefer a richer taste.

Chashu Mayo Rice Bowl / Gyoza (5 pieces)

◆ Chashu Mayo Rice Bowl: 450 yen

A rice bowl featuring our special chashu cut into bite-sized pieces and mixed with mayonnaise.

◆ Gyoza (5 pieces): 450 yen

Crispily pan-fried and packed with umami, a dish that rivals specialty shops.

* In addition to the above, a wide variety of ramen menus, side menus, set menus, toppings, and drinks are available.

* All prices include tax.

■ Store Information

[Hakata Ramen Specialty Shop Kou-chan Ramen Kumamoto Store]
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