What this is
Three mapo tofu dishes named after Initial D characters and their iconic cars — Keisuke FD Yellow Mapo, Takumi 86 Black Mapo, and RedSuns Red Mapo — are hitting the menu at Chen Mapo Tofu restaurants across four prefectures. Each dish is colour-coded to match the car livery of its respective driver, and ordering any eligible dish earns you one randomly drawn limited-edition trading card from a set of 10 designs. The collaboration runs from August 2026 across 10 locations in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, and Osaka.
Who should go
Initial D fans who want a tangible, edible piece of the collaboration — and card collectors willing to visit multiple times chasing all 10 designs. Casual anime fans with no attachment to the franchise will find this is just a restaurant meal with themed branding.
Good to know
No advance tickets are required — simply visit a participating Chen Mapo Tofu location and order one of the three collaboration dishes. Trading cards are handed out randomly at the time of your meal; staff cannot let you choose a design, and supplies are limited, so visiting earlier in the campaign period gives you the best chance of receiving cards. Chen Mapo Tofu is a sit-down restaurant chain, so standard dining etiquette applies — card payment is generally accepted at chain restaurants in Japan, but carrying some cash is advisable. Follow the official Chen Mapo Tofu X account for real-time updates on card availability and any location-specific news.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.