[First in Kyushu's Ramen Industry] No More Waiting! Hakata Ikkousha Fully Introduces Fast Pass Service 'SuiSui' from June 1, 2026

Wins Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. (located in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Representative Director and President Kosuke Yoshimura, hereinafter 'the Company'), which operates the global ramen brand Hakata Ikkousha and Kochan Ramen with over 90 stores in 10 countries worldwide, has fully introduced the fast pass service 'SuiSui' at its operated 'Hakata Ikkousha Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Store' from Monday, June 1, 2026. The store had been trialing 'SuiSui' since Saturday, April 19, 2026, and having received positive feedback from customers and confirmed certain operational results and effects, the company has decided to proceed with full-scale implementation. Considering the area characteristics of Hakata Station Chikushi Exit, which has high tourism and business demand, the company will work to improve customer convenience by preparing an environment where customers can use the service comfortably and smoothly even during busy times.

■ Background of Introduction
'Hakata Ikkousha Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Store' is adjacent to Hakata Station, the gateway to Kyushu, and is used by many customers from both Japan and abroad. In recent years, due to an increase in inbound foreign tourists and the recovery of domestic travel demand, cases of waiting to enter the store have increased depending on the time of day. To allow customers to enjoy their meals more comfortably, the company introduced the fast pass service 'SuiSui' with the aim of reducing the stress of waiting times and improving convenience. We will continue to create an environment where customers can use the service smoothly even within their limited time.

■ Comment from the Store Manager
Until now, there were cases where customers who came from afar looking forward to enjoying Hakata ramen had to give up visiting due to long lines or time constraints. With the introduction of SuiSui, we feel we can smoothly accommodate such customers, allowing them to spend their time in Hakata more satisfactorily. We also expect that local customers will find it easier to use the service during limited times such as lunch breaks, making the store more accessible.

■ Future Outlook
The company will work on further service improvements based on the operational results of this 'SuiSui' introduction and feedback from customers. Going forward, while verifying the effects of introduction according to the location and usage conditions of each store, we intend to consider introducing it to other stores and continue to create a more comfortable environment for our customers. We will continue to improve the efficiency of store operations and enhance the customer experience using digital technology, aiming to become a ramen brand chosen by even more customers both in Japan and overseas.

■ About the Original Foam Type 'Hakata Ikkousha'
Hakata Ikkousha is a Hakata tonkotsu ramen brand that opened in 2004 in Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It was born from the desire of founder Kosuke Yoshimura to 'pursue a genuine tonkotsu ramen that is nowhere else and belongs to nowhere else,' through repeated trial and error. The core of its flavor lies in the unique 'soy sauce tare' and 'pork bone soup,' as well as the specially ordered noodles from 'Seishi Seimenjo' developed to perfectly match the soup. The kaeshi (soy sauce tare) that determines the taste of the ramen uses a secret soy sauce tare blended with several types of local soy sauce and seafood elements. The pork bone soup is created by simmering pork skulls, backbones, and leg bones until they crumble, using a 'maturation and re-boiling method' where 'young soup' and 'aged soup' are added and finished. This method produces a creamy texture with concentrated umami and the fine 'foam' characteristic of Hakata Ikkousha. The noodles use specially blended wheat flour exclusively for Hakata Ikkousha to match the foamy, creamy pork bone soup. The 'thin flat noodles' retain the original aroma of the wheat while achieving a chewy texture. Furthermore, the bowl, combining large slices of chashu, green onions, and wood ear mushrooms, is a Hakata tonkotsu ramen that pays attention not only to taste but also to visual beauty. The year after its founding, it opened a store in Kyoto Prefecture, accelerating its expansion both domestically and internationally. It has now grown into a global brand with over 60 stores in 10 countries worldwide, including the United States, China, and Australia.

■ Hakata Ikkousha Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Store Grand Menu
Hakata Ikkousha's flagship product 'Foam Type Tonkotsu Ramen'
◆ Tonkotsu Ramen: 930 yen
A bowl made with the 'foam soup' from the maturation re-boiling method, the unique 'soy sauce tare', and 'thin flat noodles' that blend well with the soup. Completed with 'chashu' using large shoulder loin, crunchy 'green onions', and 'wood ear mushrooms' that add textural accents.
◆ Salt Tonkotsu Ramen: 930 yen
A salt tonkotsu ramen using a special salt tare in the pork bone soup, finished to be light and easy to eat.
◆ [Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Store Limited] Meat-loaded Chuka Soba: 1,130 yen
A bowl with a soup flavored with chicken bones and dried sardines, generously topped with slowly simmered pork belly chashu.
◆ [Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Store Limited] Meat Rice Bowl: 420 yen
A carefully crafted bowl of generous slowly simmered pork belly chashu mixed with a secret sauce.
◆ Hakata One-Bite Gyoza (5 pieces): 400 yen
Both the skin and filling are handmade, with the skin being chewy and crispy. The filling is juicy, with a focus on texture.

■ Store Information
[Hakata Ikkousha Hakata Station Chikushi Exit Store]
Address: 〒812-0012 1-1 Hakataeki Chuo-gai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Business Hours: 11:00 - 23:00 (Last Order 22:30)
Regular Holiday: Follows facility schedule
Seating: 25 seats (9 counter seats, 4 tables for 4 people)
Parking: Facility parking available
Official Website: https://www.ikkousha.com/
Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikkousha_hakata/

■ Introduction to Hakata Ikkousha Official Online Store
Various 'Hakata Ikkousha' products can be purchased at the official online store. Enjoy the 'taste of Hakata Ikkousha' at home.
Hakata Ikkousha Official Online Store: https://ikkousha.net/

■ Company Overview
Company Name: Wins Japan Holdings Co., Ltd.
Representative Director and President: Kosuke Yoshimura
Location: 〒812-0013 2-4-30 Hakataeki Higashi, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Iwaki Building 101
Founded: 2004
Established: 2007
Business Description: Operation of Hakata Ikkousha, production business of Kochan Ramen