Who Will Shine Brightest Among 830 Staff Across 47 Stores!? Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo Holds "看板男子女子 Summer General Election 2026"!

Ichika Dining Project Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, President: Taro Takanaga, hereinafter referred to as the Company), a consolidated subsidiary of Ichika Holdings Co., Ltd., will hold the "看板男子女子 Summer General Election 2026" from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at all 47 stores of "Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo," a theatrical izakaya where customers can enjoy the atmosphere and signature dishes of Kyushu Hakata's "Nakasu Yatai Village." This event allows app members to vote for the "most shining staff member (看板スタッフ) at the store," selecting the top 7 male and top 7 female "看板男子女子" from a total of 830 staff members across all 47 stores. This popular annual event will be held for the 13th time. It is planned to be even more exciting as it will be held concurrently with the popular yukata (summer kimono) service, a summer tradition.

Purpose of the看板男子女子 General Election

In recent years, with the spread of delivery and takeout services, the "value of dining out itself" is being re-examined. We believe that the enjoyment of dining out lies not just in eating, but in the "experience through people," such as the lively atmosphere of the restaurant, conversations with staff, and a sense of unity through events. The purpose of this event is to revitalize communication between customers and staff and to provide a more enjoyable dining experience through our unique events. We also believe that customer votes will lead to joy and inspiration for our working staff, further improving their hospitality and motivation.

Moving forward, the Company will continue to create stores that leverage our strength in "human resources" based on our corporate philosophy of "sharing joy and inspiration with customers and everyone involved."

Event Overview

Event Name: 13th Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo "看板男子女子 Summer General Election 2026"

Period: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 - Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Target Stores: All 47 Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo stores

Participants: 830 employees and part-time staff working at Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo (as of June 30, 2026)

Store List available here

How to Vote

1. App members visit a store and obtain a "Visit Stamp" to receive 1 vote.

2. Vote for a staff member on the spot.

* Voting rights are valid only on the day of your visit.

* You can vote for one staff member per store per day.

* You can participate even if you join the app on the day of your visit.

Benefits of Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo App Membership

Download the official "Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo" app and pay a membership fee of 200 yen (tax included) at the store to receive benefits based on your number of visits.

2 Visit Stamps: Complimentary appetizers (usually 330 yen tax included) for life (free).

3 Visit Stamps: All members will receive a toast drink in an extra-large mug.

This is 2.5 times the normal size (1 liter) for the price of a regular size!

Birthday Benefit: Visit us in your birthday month and receive a number of gyoza equal to your age!

You can use this benefit on any date and time you choose within your birthday month.

* Please make a reservation by the day before.

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Details of "Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo"

This is a popular izakaya with 47 stores in Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, and Kanagawa prefectures, where you can enjoy the atmosphere and signature dishes of Kyushu Hakata's "Nakasu Yatai Village." The interior completely reproduces the Nakasu Yatai Village in Hakata. It is a "theatrical izakaya" where you can experience the whirlwind of excitement created by lively staff to the BGM of festival music. You can enjoy Hakata specialties such as the signature "Tetsunabe Gyoza" (iron pot gyoza), motsunabe (offal hot pot), and oden, as if you were bar-hopping through the yatai stalls of Hakata Nakasu. Please enjoy a space filled with energy, vitality, and smiles.

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[Ichika Holdings Overview]

◇Company Name: Ichika Holdings Co., Ltd.

◇Location: 2-4-10 Higashiowada, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture

◇Representative: Taro Takanaga

◇Business Activities: Management of group companies / Operation of multi-cuisine restaurants / Bridal business

◇Number of Stores: 87 directly managed stores in Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, and Kanagawa (as of the end of March 2026)

◇Established: October 1, 2021

◇Capital: 50,741,650 yen (as of the end of March 2026)

◇URL: https://ikka-holdings.co.jp/

Ichika Holdings operates in the food and beverage, bridal, and leisure industries with a focus on "omotenashi" (hospitality). It operates various restaurants such as "Yatayaya Hakata Gekijo," "Taishu Jingisukan Sakaba Ramuchan," and "Kankoku Yatai Handsome." In 2012, it entered the bridal business using the "spirit of omotenashi" cultivated in the food and beverage sector. It established "The Place of Tokyo," a wedding venue with a view of Tokyo Tower, and operates a popular venue that has received the No. 1 award for cuisine for 7 consecutive years and the No. 1 award for guesthouse in the wedding venue review rankings on the comprehensive wedding information site "Minna no Wedding" (as of October 1, 2023). In 2024, Ichika Leisure Service Co., Ltd. was established to operate leisure and accommodation businesses. To become a leading company in "omotenashi," we are challenging various businesses and aiming to achieve our group mission of "Japan's No. 1 'Omotenashi' Group that is involved in the happiness of all people."