Shake Shack Japan – SoraNews24 —Japan News— https://soranews24.com Bringing you yesterday's news from Japan and Asia, today. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/05/en_rocket_1024.png?w=32 Shake Shack Japan – SoraNews24 —Japan News— https://soranews24.com 32 32 176746664 Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them https://soranews24.com/2026/07/13/shake-shack-has-five-regional-shakes-hiding-on-the-menu-in-japan-and-heres-how-to-find-them/ https://soranews24.com/2026/07/13/shake-shack-has-five-regional-shakes-hiding-on-the-menu-in-japan-and-heres-how-to-find-them/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:06 +0000 https://soranews24.com/?p=738272

Tokyo and Kyoto are just two of the places where you’ll find these secret gems.

It’s always fun to see what hidden treasures await on the menu at global chains outside of their home countries, and if you’re a fan of Shake Shack, you’ll want to stop by a branch in Tokyo to try an exclusive drink you won’t find anywhere else in the world.

▼ The “Hojicha Shake” (1,089 yen [US$6.71]) is only available at eight stores in Tokyo.

According to the chain, this shake first debuted in November 2024 as the “Tokyo City Shake”, to celebrate the ninth anniversary of Shake Shack’s arrival in Japan. Topped with whipped cream and a crunchy feuilletine topping, this thick dessert beverage is filled with the toasty notes of hojicha (roasted green tea), which has a strong aroma but mellow flavour.

▼ The tea leaves used in the drink were specially roasted by Japan’s Hachiya tea cafe to pair well with the creamy shake.

With kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) and frozen vanilla custard in the mix, the shake has a subtle sweetness throughout, giving it the luxury feel of a high-quality Japanese dessert. At the bottom, small pieces of kokuto jelly (brown sugar jelly) surprise the palate with every sip, adding an exciting texture that makes it extra fun to drink.

While the Hojicha Latte is limited to Tokyo, three other regions in Japan also have their very own Shake Shack shakes that can’t be purchased anywhere else.

In addition to the list above, Shake Shack’s Hakata store in Fukuoka is scheduled to open on 21 July and will offer an exclusive Amaou Shake with Tirolian, which combines Amaou strawberry puree with a crisp Tirolian rolled cookie from Fukuoka confectioner Chidori Manju Sohonpo.

With no massive advertising campaign behind them, these regional-exclusive shakes tend to be overlooked by customers, making them a hidden gem reserved only for those in the know. So next time you’re travelling around Japan, you might want to check in at the locations mentioned above (and linked below), to get a sip of a rare drink that puts the “Shake” in Shake Shack, but with a very unique Japanese twist.

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Surely there must be something different, right? 

It’s been eight years since American burger joint Shake Shack opened its first branch in Japan on Tokyo’s Gaien Gingko Avenue. Since then, 13 branches have opened across the country, leading it to become one of Japan’s most popular burger shops. But our Japanese-language reporter and Shake Shack fan P.K. Sanjun has always wondered…Do Shake Shack Japan’s burgers taste the same as Shake Shack America’s? Or have they adapted their menu to appeal to Japanese palates? After all, they do have some Japan only items…

Luckily, this summer P.K. had the opportunity to visit New York City, the home of Shake Shack, so he decided to try it out. After some thorough research, he learned that the island of Manhattan alone has 12 branches, but he decided the best way to compare was to visit the original branch in Madison Square Garden.

Madison Square Garden is about a 20-minute walk south of Times Square, which is considered to be the center of New York City, and P.K.’s first impression of it was that it was popular with younger people. At the very least, it felt very different from the highly diverse, bustling Times Square.

At the very least, the place was a snapshot of New York. There were people who looked like celebrities letting their dogs loose in a dog park, couples in tank tops going for run, and a general air of affluence, all while the homeless lined the streets just outside the park.

The Madison Square Garden Shake Shack, as you might guess, occupied a corner of the park, and though it was in a literal shack–a small building with no inside seating–it was reported to be very busy.

▼ Apparently, it was previously a hot dog stand.

P.K. played it safe and arrived before the restaurant opened at 11 a.m., but there was not a single customer in sight. He did learn later that during the day it gets pretty busy, and it’s not uncommon to wait 30 minutes for your order, so this turned out to be a smart decision.

He ordered the standard “Shack Burger” for $7.59 (1,133 yen), and for his drink, the Lemonade ($4.38), though apparently a lot of people order shakes in New York. It didn’t take long for the burger to arrive, and finally, he was face-to-face with an original New York Shake Shack burger.

It didn’t look any different from the ones he’d eaten in Japan, but the secret might be in the flavor. Excited, P.K. lifted the burger, took a bite, and…

…it was exactly the same. 

Like, completely the same; he didn’t taste a single different thing about the burger. It was the same umami-filled, rich, juicy patty and fluffy bun. On the contrary, P.K. was impressed at how well the Tokyo International Forum branch, where he usually gets his Shake Shack, replicated this flavor. The New York burger was really good, of course, but…wow!

Perhaps that’s what makes Shake Shack so popular in Japan. They accurately–and completely–replicate the original flavor all the way from New York. So if you’re a New York native but haven’t stopped by a Shake Shack in Japan for fear that they won’t get it right, fear not. You can take our burger-loving foodie reporter‘s word that the flavor is exactly the same.

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The linguistic and cultural reasons behind the design of one of our burger-loving reporter’s favorite pieces of clothing.

As you’ve probably noticed, we don’t really have a strict dress code at SoraNews24. T-shirts are pretty much the standard attire for our writers on most days in the office, but that also means that our writers need a large wardrobe of T-shirts to get through the working week.

Our Japanese-language reporter P.K. Sanjun is particularly fond of cool-looking fast food T-shirts, and one of his favorites comes from Shake Shack Japan, which came to the country in 2015. But while this shirt includes the familiar green-outline burger that serves as the New York-originated hamburger chain’s logo, it also has…a fish?

Huh. That’s kind of weird, isn’t it? Shake Shack doesn’t have fish burgers, fish sticks, or any other sort of pescatarian-oriented items on its menu. So why a fish? The reason is twofold.

First, that’s not just any fish, it’s a sea bream. Not only are sea bream prized for their flavor in Japan, they’re also considered a sign of prosperity and good fortune, as the Japanese word for sea bream, tai, is similar to the word medetai, meaning a joyous celebration or happily auspicious event.

There’s even a Japanese proverb, “Ebi de tai wo tsuru,” or “Using a shrimp to catch a sea bream,” meaning to turn a modest effort into a sizeable success, and that’s being referenced on the front of the Shake Shack Japan shirt, where someone is using a burger to fish for a sea bream. So it’s not just a shirt, but a good-luck charm too.

For the rest of the reason why there’s a fish on the front, let’s go around to the back, where we find this guy just below the collar.

Abstract as the art style may be, with his floppy hat, pronounced earlobes, and fishing pole, anyone who grew up in Japan will instantly recognize this as Ebisu, one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (even with the embellishment of a milk shake for him to sip on). Ebisu is the god of prosperity, and is generally depicted as either being in the process of catching or having just caught a nice, big sea bream.

Ebisu’s presence on the shirt isn’t only to give the wearer an additional dose of good luck, though. One of the first places in Japan to be graced by a Shake Shack branch is Ebisu, the Tokyo neighborhood that shares its name with the God of Fortune (and also the brand of beer that used to be brewed in the district), and this shirt is specifically a Shake Shack Ebisu shirt.

At 2,990 yen (US$21) it’s not the cheapest T-shirt around, but just like with Shake Shack’s burgers, P.K. thinks it’s worth the above-average price point, He’s had the shirt in regular rotation in his wardrobe for close to four years now, and it’s still in good shape, with no significant fading, fraying or stretching. He especially likes how the color and design is cool enough to win him some style points even before people realize it’s a Shake Shack shirt, and the extra smiles from fellow fans who do know where he got it makes it even better.

▼ P.K.’s shirt even came in a snazzy box that would make it a great gift.

On the Shake Shack Japan online shop, the sea bream/Ebisu shirt’s current status is “sold out.” The listing is still there, though, so fingers crossed that it gets restocked soon, and in the meantime P.K. is going to be very careful not to spill anything on his when he’s chowing down on his next big, juicy burger.

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Because Japan loves to enjoy cherry blossom season even before the flowers are here.

If you’re not already pumped for sakura season, don’t worry. Shake Shack Japan will get you in the mood. They’ve unveiled three different sakura-themed drinks to be sold between February 10 and April 15. And if you’re not into shakes, there’s a non-shake drink in the mix!

▼ Here’s the first drink. We’re already tingling with excitement!

First off, they’re offering two different shakes that were a huge hit in 2019. The first one to be offered is the Shack-ura Shake, which is made with a frozen custard base that’s mixed with milk and sakura-flavored syrup. It has just a hint of saltiness that’s mellowed out by the gentle vanilla and sakura flavors.

The shake will be offered in a small size for 540 yen (US$5.11) or a regular size for 710 yen. This particular flavor is only available between February 10 to March 17 or until supplies run out, so if you want this early taste of spring, you’ll have to act soon!

▼ This next shake packs a bit more of a punch.

The Cherry & Shack-ura Shake is back, too! If you need a bit of a refresher, this is the version of the Shack-ura Shake that has the extra sweet-sour flavor of cherry puree mixed in.

Since it will be offered right around the time cherry blossoms are predicted to bloom in Japan–March 17 to April 15–it should taste as festive as the sakura season. The addition of the cherry puree drives up the price slightly to 590 yen for a small shake and 760 yen for a regular one.

▼ And for the grand finale, here’s the new kid in town.

Shake Shack Japan’s final sakura season drink isn’t even a shake; it’s lemonade! This Shack-ura Lemonade is a mixture of tart lemonade, sweet cherry puree, and delicate sakura flavoring. With its deep pink color and sakura-themed cup, it’s definitely Instagram-worthy.

The lemonade is available for the full season of February 10 to April 15, so you can get this baby again and again. It’s only available in one size for 520 yen. This drink, along with the other two shakes, are available at all 12 Shake Shack branches in Japan.

So, how will you enjoy the sakura season? With a pre-emptive shake, an in-season shake, or a refreshing lemonade? There’s certainly enough to try all three along with your growing list of sakura-themed treats to try in 2021.

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