Two of the restaurant’s most popular signature dishes are dressing up for summer in dazzling, starry-night colors. Blending Japanese-inspired flavors with visuals reminiscent of fireworks lighting up the night sky, these limited-edition creations are guaranteed to have your phone eating first.

This showstopping burger captures the summer night sky with a jet-black bun made using bamboo charcoal. Inside, a golden, crispy summer vegetable kakiage fritter bursts outward like a dazzling firework.

A touch of spice and Japanese mustard adds a gentle kick that brings out the vegetables’ natural sweetness, creating an indulgent burger packed with bold Japanese-inspired flavors.

A whole juicy peach, sliced to resemble a giant firework in full bloom, takes center stage atop these refreshingly chilled pancakes. Cut it open to reveal a generous filling of rich, creamy custard.

With its dramatic presentation, cool texture, and naturally sweet peach flavor, this dazzling dessert is the perfect treat for a summer night.

(Available from July 29 to September 13, 2026)

Follow FUTURE TRAIN on Instagram, X, Facebook, or TikTok, then show the follow screen to staff to receive a free SUMMER EXPRESS boarding pass sticker featuring an event-exclusive design.

Quantities are limited and available while supplies last, so be sure to take home this starry keepsake from your journey.

There is something extra special about holding a real photo in your hands. During SUMMER EXPRESS, diners can add a Cheki instant photo with an exclusive starry frame for just 300 yen.

It is the perfect way to capture an unforgettable summer night and take home a keepsake you will want to look at again and again.

Beyond its signature burgers and desserts, FUTURE TRAIN is taking a borderless approach to summer dining. Four limited-time dishes bring together seasonal Kyoto vegetables and flavors from around the world.

Colorful summer vegetables, including Kyoto’s famous Manganji peppers, are served with a thick, juicy Hamburg steak and finished with aromatic Kyoto black shichimi spice. Pickled rakkyo and berry sour cream add a refreshing tang, giving the rich curry even more depth.

Shaped like a train speeding through the night sky, this extra-long pizza is guaranteed to steal the spotlight. One massive pie features four flavors: Margherita, mac and cheese, sausage with corn and mayonnaise, and a sweet berry pizza topped with sour cream. Perfect for sharing with friends!

This lighter take on okonomiyaki starts with a wholesome batter made from rice flour, grated yam, cabbage, and tofu. It is topped with savory eggplant dengaku, creating an irresistible combination of rich miso and sizzling Japanese comfort-food flavors.

This spectacular summer platter brings the best of land and sea together on one plate. Alongside a whole grilled lobster, delicate skewers, and roasted summer vegetables, choose between a 200-gram Omi beef steak or a hearty 400-gram American rib-eye steak.

Summer vacation and Japan’s August Obon holiday are perfect for gathering with family and friends. FUTURE TRAIN is making group dining even easier with a brand-new party plan.

The recommended 15,000-yen plan includes seven generous dishes, featuring the signature pizza and a hearty meat platter, plus two drinks of your choice. It also comes with one of the restaurant’s popular photo-worthy desserts, either a KAWAII parfait or adorable bird-shaped pancakes, along with Japanese sparklers for a nostalgic summer finale.

From dinner and dessert to after-meal entertainment, everything is covered for an easy, memorable celebration with family and friends.

Plans priced at 8,000 yen and 12,000 yen are also available. Reservations are required for groups of three or more.

Sebastian Masuda was born in 1970 and is currently based in New York. After becoming involved in theater and contemporary art in the early 1990s, he opened 6%DOKIDOKI in 1995 as a space for bold self-expression.

Known for his distinctive use of color, Masuda creates across the worlds of art, fashion, and entertainment. His work includes serving as art director for Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s PONPONPON music video and planning and producing KAWAII MONSTER CAFE, helping introduce Japan’s Kawaii culture to audiences around the world.

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