Kushikatsu Tanaka Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Unisia Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Higashi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and President: Keiji Nuki), will open “Kushikatsu Tanaka Hatagaya” on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Hatagaya is a lively area with convenient access to central Tokyo, where distinctive shops coexist with traditional shopping streets. The new store aims to become a place that blends into everyday life in Hatagaya, where shoppers and nearby residents can casually stop by and leave with a smile. With nationwide expansion now just one prefecture away, Wakayama Prefecture, Kushikatsu Tanaka will continue operating stores loved by many customers under its goal of making kushikatsu a food culture that represents Japan. The Hatagaya store is located at 2-9-20 Hatagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, a three-minute walk from the north exit of Hatagaya Station on the Keio New Line. The phone number is 03-6300-9416 and will be available from opening day. Business hours are 4:00 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and noon to midnight on weekends and holidays. The store has 74 seats and irregular holidays, operating almost year-round. As an opening campaign from May 19 to May 25, 2026, The Premium Malt’s Kaoru Ale will be offered for 290 yen, or 319 yen including tax. Kushikatsu Tanaka’s kushikatsu uses original sauce, batter, and oil, with recipes kept strictly confidential. The “Mugen Garlic Horumon Skewer,” launched in late April 2025, became a signature item thanks to its addictive taste and fun appeal, allowing a wide range of customers to enjoy it repeatedly. In January 2026, the brand introduced two evolved Mugen skewers: the rich “Mugen Dote Miso Horumon Skewer” and the refreshing “Mugen Yuzu Ponzu Horumon Skewer.” As of the end of March 2026, cumulative sales exceeded 20 million skewers. To help customers enjoy the Mugen skewers even more, the company also developed two dedicated sours: “Tsundere,” with a dry, salty flavor, and “Yorisoi,” characterized by mild swee