Sushi and Izakaya "KINKA" Launches First Express-Style Operation! Sake Bar "Rokkon" in Kagurazaka Starts Lunch Service on July 3

KINKA FAMILY JAPAN Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Naoki Nishida), a subsidiary of Trailhead Global Holdings, Inc., will begin lunch service at "Rokkon Kagurazaka," a sake bar operated by Matsumidori Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, President: Yuriko Chida) on July 3, 2026. KINKA is a Canadian-imported, hidden gem sushi and izakaya dining establishment.

This initiative is a collaborative model that effectively utilizes the daytime hours (weekdays 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM) of "Rokkon Kagurazaka," a sake bar that promotes Aomori's local sake and culture. It is positioned as the starting point for a full-scale new business model development, looking ahead to agile store expansion for small-scale establishments and the development of new sales models.

Two Passions Intersect in Kagurazaka – The Background and Future Vision of the Collaboration

This collaboration began when the representative of Matsumidori Shuzo, a brewery in Aomori with a history dating back to Bunka 1 (1804) of the Edo period, was deeply impressed by the novel dining experience and worldview of "KINKA," a Canadian-born sushi and izakaya.

By combining "a sophisticated space that conveys the traditional local sake culture" with "a lunch style where you can casually enjoy carefully selected fresh seafood," we are confident that we can create new value in everyday lunches, leading to this collaboration.

In the attractive area of Kagurazaka, Tokyo, we will deliver a high-quality lunch experience that condenses the appeal of KINKA, effectively utilizing the off-hours (daytime) of "Rokkon Kagurazaka," a renowned establishment that brightens the town at night.

As a challenge for a new store model that offers different charms during the day and night, we aim for a phased expansion starting from Kagurazaka, with future plans including nighttime collaborations and full-scale sushi offerings on weekends.

Junmai Daiginjo Rokkon (Left: Hanaomoi, Right: Ginjyoboshi)

Launch on July 3 (Fri): Lunch Service Overview

To provide business professionals with a speedy and high-quality dining experience that aligns with the world of Aomori's breweries and local sake, which are the stars of the evening, we will offer a streamlined menu of three carefully selected donburi (rice bowl) dishes that embody the essence of KINKA.

Start Date

July 3, 2026 (Fri) –

Business Hours

Weekdays 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location

Sake Bar Rokkon Kagurazaka (K Kagurazaka Bldg. 1F A, 3-2 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo)

Content

Offering a limited lunch menu that condenses the appeal of "KINKA"

Access

Map

URL

Sake Bar "Rokkon": https://rokkon.bar/

Sushi & Izakaya Dining "KINKA": https://kinkasushibarizakaya.com/jp/

Sake Bar "Rokkon Kagurazaka" (Image)

Lunch Menu

Experience the new value of Japanese cuisine, unbound by tradition, as proposed by "KINKA," in the sophisticated and calm atmosphere of Sake Bar "Rokkon Kagurazaka." We will deliver three special, carefully selected dishes unique to the Kagurazaka store, using luxurious fresh seafood that can be enjoyed quickly even during busy lunch hours.

Tekka Don: ¥1,600 (tax included)

Kaisen Chirashi Don: ¥1,350 (tax included)

Salmon Don: ¥1,250 (tax included)

Challenge to the New "Express" Model and Future Prospects

This initiative is a significant new store expansion strategy for our company, aiming to establish an "express business model" that enables agile store deployment in small spaces and sales models for office districts and commercial facilities.

By utilizing the off-hours (daytime) of Sake Bar "Rokkon Kagurazaka" and streamlining the menu to three items, we have achieved a balance between operational efficiency and high-value services. The operational know-how accumulated through this challenge will lead to a core business model for future franchise expansion and agile, rapid store openings in even smaller properties (express business model development).

In the future, we plan to gradually expand our services beyond just daytime hours to include evening operations, premium sushi offerings on weekends, and limited collaborations. With this Kagurazaka initiative as a milestone, we will promote the creation of new value by maximizing the synergy between both brands.

Company Overview

Company Name: KINKA FAMILY JAPAN Co., Ltd.

Representative: Naoki Nishida, President

Location: 4-12-8 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Business Activities: Operation of Canadian-imported sushi and izakaya dining "KINKA" (Shibuya, Roppongi) (eat-in, takeout, delivery)

URL: https://kinkasushibarizakaya.com/jp/

Company Name: Matsumidori Shuzo Co., Ltd.

Representative: Yuriko Chida, President

Location: 58 Komagoe-cho, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture

Business Activities: Manufacturing and sales of sake "Rokkon," "Matsumidori," etc., and store operations

URL: https://matsu-midori.com/

Company Name: Trailhead Global Holdings, Inc.

Representative: Jukou Takada, President and Representative Director Location: 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Established: May 1994 Capital: ¥1,638,811,032 Sales: Standalone ¥1,183,000,000 (FY2026) Consolidated ¥1,826,000,000 (FY2026) Business Activities: Management of group companies and related businesses, real estate leasing business

URL: https://thg-hd.com/