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To mark the 30th anniversary of the Persona game series, Yokohama iekei ramen chain Ikkakuya (壱角家, officially romanized Ichikakuya) is running a collaboration from August 21 to October 4, 2026. A Persona 3 ramen shows up at branches nationwide, while 12 stores, mostly in central Tokyo, also carry the Persona 4 and 5 dishes plus collab goods.
There is one thing to sort out before you go. Walking into any Ikkakuya does not mean you can order the whole Persona lineup. The collaboration is split into two tiers: what every branch serves, and what only the 12 stores serve. Miss that distinction and you can end up at a shop that does not carry the bowl you came for.
At your neighborhood Ikkakuya, the only things you are guaranteed are the Persona 3 "Hagakure-style tonkotsu ramen" and, if you dine in, an A4 clear file. The Persona 4 and 5 bowls, the drinks, and the goods sales are limited to 12 stores.
For another limited-time food collaboration running now, see Chiikawa x Suntory Collab Bottle 2026.
The 2026 collaboration at a glance
Ikkakuya is operated by Garden Co., Ltd. (株式会社ガーデン). The Persona series, made by Atlus (アトラス), is known worldwide under the same numbering: Persona 3, 4, and 5. It's a 30th-anniversary tie-in built around a familiar ramen chain.
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Period | August 21 (Fri) to October 4 (Sun), 2026 |
Every branch | Persona 3 ramen + A4 clear file |
12 stores only | Persona 4 and 5 ramen, three drinks, coasters, craft cards, goods sales |
Menu prices | Ramen 1,380 to 1,780 yen; drinks 600 yen each (tax incl. |
The official release lists no daily or weekly rotation, so nothing changes by the date you visit. What changes your experience is which store you walk into.
The Persona 3 ramen (every branch)
The one item served across all Ikkakuya locations (219 stores as of August 5, 2026) is the Persona 3 bowl. Even at a branch you happen to pass on your trip, this bowl and the clear file are within reach.
Persona 3 "Hagakure-style tonkotsu ramen" (1,780 yen)
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A tonkotsu (pork bone) bowl themed after Hagakure (はがくれ), the ramen shop that appears in the game. It is served at every branch, and dining in earns you one A4 clear file (14 designs, handed out at random). If you only want to try one Persona dish for certain, this is the one to get.
What only the 12 stores serve
The Persona 4 and 5 ramen, along with all three drinks, can be ordered only at the 12 stores listed below. Put another way, the 12 stores are where you can get all three bowls (Persona 3, 4, and 5) and every drink in one visit. They cluster around major Tokyo stations, so they are easy to reach even as a visitor.
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Persona 4 "Karaage curry ramen" (1,380 yen)
A curry-flavored broth topped with karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Inspired by Persona 4, and limited to the 12 stores.
Persona 5 "Chuka soba" (1,380 yen)
A clean soy-sauce chuka soba. Also limited to the 12 stores.
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There are three drinks: Persona 3 "Blue Lemon Soda," Persona 4 "Energy Kiwi Soda," and Persona 5 "Blood Orange Tea," each 600 yen (tax incl.) and limited to the 12 stores.
How the freebies and goods work
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The collaboration hands out three kinds of bonus items, each with a different condition. They are easy to mix up, so here is how to get each one.
- A4 clear file (14 designs, random): one per Persona 3 ramen when you dine in. Available at every branch.
- Coaster (14 designs, random): one for each collaboration item (the ramen and drinks at the 12 stores) you order. Limited to the 12 stores, and the Persona 3 ramen does not come with a coaster.
- Craft card (14 designs, random): one for every 2,000 yen (tax incl.) you spend on collab goods. Limited to the 12 stores.
Each bonus item comes in 14 different designs, and you cannot choose which one you get. The goods are also sold separately, including can badges (550 to 770 yen), acrylic stands (990 to 1,650 yen), a glass (2,200 yen), and a ramen bowl (5,280 yen), all tax included and sold at the 12 stores.
The release does not say anything is "while supplies last," but the random giveaways and goods can sell out depending on stock. If there is something you specifically want, going early in the run is the safer bet.
The 12 collaboration stores
The 12 stores that serve the Persona 4 and 5 dishes and sell the goods are listed below. Ten are in Tokyo, with Kannai in Yokohama and Tsudanuma in Chiba.
- Shinjuku: Shinjuku Yasukuni-dori, Nishi-Shinjuku Main
- Ikebukuro: Sunshine City Alta, Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
- Shibuya: Shibuya Center-gai
- Akihabara: Akihabara Higashiguchi, Akihabara Main
- Elsewhere in Tokyo: Kichijoji Ekimae, Asakusa Azumabashi, Daimon
- Outside Tokyo: Kannai (Naka-ku, Yokohama), Tsudanuma (Narashino, Chiba)
For each store's exact address and hours, check the official Ikkakuya site ( 横浜家系ラーメン壱角家の公式サイト。妥協を許さぬ濃まろ豚骨スープ。出店エリアは関東から全国へ広がるラーメンチェーン店。
横浜家系ラーメン壱角家
About Ikkakuya
Ikkakuya is a "Yokohama iekei" ramen chain, built on a pork-and-soy broth with thick noodles. Most branches use a ticket machine, and you can usually choose the noodle firmness, broth richness, and oil level to taste. Pairing it with a bowl of rice is the classic move.
Ikkakuya stays open year-round after the collaboration ends, so it also works as an easy entry point if you have never tried iekei ramen. Order the Persona bowl first, then come back for a regular iekei one.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.
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