World’s Yama-chan and family restaurant chain Joyfull are launching a four-dish collaboration menu nationwide in Japan from October 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The winter menu features Maboroshi no Kosho, the pepper blend used in World’s Yama-chan’s signature dishes.
The collaboration will be available at Joyfull restaurants across Japan, with no end date specified in the release. Joyfull operates 606 locations, mainly in Kyushu, as of August 31, 2026, giving the menu broad access for diners looking for a pepper-forward Japanese meal.
The lineup includes Chicken Tatsuta and Joyfull Pepper Hamburger for ¥1,032 (tax included), a colorful salad set meal with young chicken Tatsuta for ¥955, Hakata motsu hot pot set meal for ¥1,142, and crispy chicken cartilage karaage for ¥482.
About the Joyfull and World’s Yama-chan Collaboration
Chicken Tatsuta and Joyfull Pepper Hamburger
Priced at ¥1,032 (tax included), this centerpiece combines Joyfull’s 100% beef pepper hamburger with chicken Tatsuta inspired by World’s Yama-chan’s famous Maboroshi no Tebasaki flavor.

Maboroshi no Kosho and Young Chicken Tatsuta Colorful Salad Set Meal
This salad set meal costs ¥955 (tax included). Juicy young chicken Tatsuta seasoned with Maboroshi no Kosho adds peppery flavor to a refreshing salad.

Maboroshi no Kosho Hakata Motsu Hot Pot Set Meal
Available for ¥1,142 (tax included), the hot pot features a soy-based broth and generous ingredients, finished with Maboroshi no Kosho for extra aroma and spice.

Maboroshi no Kosho Chicken Cartilage Karaage
The crispy chicken cartilage karaage is priced at ¥482 (tax included). Maboroshi no Kosho adds a lingering pepper flavor to the crunchy snack.


The menu combines Joyfull’s familiar family-restaurant dishes with the distinctive peppery flavor of World’s Yama-chan. Maboroshi no Kosho was developed through repeated experimentation by the founder of World’s Yama-chan and is known for its strong aroma and lingering spice.
Highlights
- The four-dish menu starts at Joyfull restaurants nationwide on October 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
- Chicken Tatsuta and Joyfull Pepper Hamburger is priced at ¥1,032 (tax included).
- The colorful salad set meal with young chicken Tatsuta costs ¥955 (tax included).
- Hakata motsu hot pot set meal costs ¥1,142 (tax included), while chicken cartilage karaage costs ¥482 (tax included).
- The menu marks a collaboration between Joyfull and World’s Yama-chan, which was founded in Nagoya in 1981.
Menu and Availability Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Joyfull x World’s Yama-chan Fair |
| Menu / items | Chicken Tatsuta and Joyfull Pepper Hamburger; Maboroshi no Kosho and Young Chicken Tatsuta Colorful Salad Set Meal; Maboroshi no Kosho Hakata Motsu Hot Pot Set Meal; Maboroshi no Kosho Chicken Cartilage Karaage |
| Release date | October 13, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. |
| Period | From October 13, 2026; end date not specified in the release |
| Location | Joyfull restaurants nationwide in Japan |
| Stores | Joyfull nationwide stores |
| Price | Chicken Tatsuta and Joyfull Pepper Hamburger: ¥1,032 (tax included); Maboroshi no Kosho and Young Chicken Tatsuta Colorful Salad Set Meal: ¥955 (tax included); Maboroshi no Kosho Hakata Motsu Hot Pot Set Meal: ¥1,142 (tax included); Maboroshi no Kosho Chicken Cartilage Karaage: ¥482 (tax included) |
| Official website | Official website |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the Joyfull x World’s Yama-chan menu?
- The menu goes on sale at Joyfull restaurants nationwide from October 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The release does not specify an end date.
- How much is the Joyfull x World’s Yama-chan menu?
- Prices range from ¥482 to ¥1,142 (tax included), depending on the dish.
- Where can I get the collaboration dishes?
- The four dishes are available at Joyfull stores nationwide in Japan.