Matsuya's Official X Hints at Shkmeruli's Return With Georgian Ambassador × Mie Sonozaki Recording Teaser

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• shkmeruli published: true created_at: “2026-06-03T19:45:01+09:00” updated_at: “2026-06-14T13:14:13+09:00” thumbnail: “https://cdn.gyumesy.com/articles/92uadk/thumbnail.webp” ogp_image: “https://cdn.gyumesy.com/articles/92uadk/ogp.png” source_url: “https://x.com/matsuya_foods/status/2062123285710811247” editor_comment: “Speaking of that hot pot, it’s got to be that one. The people who know ‘Shkmeruli’ best in Japan may well be the ones lining up at Matsuya’s ticket vending machines.” description: “Matsuya’s official X quote-reposted a recording teaser post by the Georgian Ambassador to Japan and Mie Sonozaki for the Marumie Channel. The exchange, "that hot pot is coming back again," suggests the return of Shkmeruli, the signature dish of the Georgian ambassador collaboration.” related_articles:
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At 19:44 on June 3, 2026, Matsuya’s official X account (@matsuya_foods) quote-reposted a post made the previous day by Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador of Georgia to Japan (@TeimurazLezhava), showing a recording session with voice actor Mie Sonozaki. Matsuya teased it with “So the two of them are finally meeting… 😎” and “Look forward to what happens (╹◡╹).” The line “that hot pot is coming back again” in the original post suggests the return of Shkmeruli, the Georgian traditional dish that has become synonymous with the ambassador collaboration.

Original Post (Georgian Ambassador @TeimurazLezhava)

A recording session with Mie Sonozaki.

“Did you hear the news?” “Yes, I never thought that hot pot would be coming back again.”

Mie Sonozaki is the voice of the ticket vending machine narration at Matsuya and the navigator of the in-store radio program “Oishisa Marumie Channel.” The snapshot from the recording appears to be from the next episode of the Marumie Channel. The post is a two-person exchange in the style of a news announcement on the program, hinting at what “that hot pot” means to the Georgian ambassador through the line “that hot pot is coming back again.”

Matsuya Official X’s Quote Repost Text

So the two of them are finally meeting… 😎

Look forward to what happens (╹◡╹)

The post closes with the ‘(╹◡╹)’ emoticon used in the eating-report post from 18:11 the same day, and pairs it with the sunglasses emoji “😎” to give it a knowing tone.

The Georgian Ambassador × Matsuya = Shkmeruli’s Return

Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador of Georgia to Japan, has built up a long record of posting with Matsuya’s official account on social media over the course of Matsuya’s rollout of the Georgian traditional dish Shkmeruli. “That hot pot” in the original post is read in that context.

Given that he meets Mie Sonozaki on the Marumie Channel and the lines “Did you hear the news?” and “that hot pot is coming back again” are spoken, an announcement of “Shkmeruli’s return” in the next episode reads as the most realistic outcome.

Comparison With Recent Quote Repost Posts

Over the past month, Matsuya’s official X has published several quote repost posts. This one differs in character from past patterns: a collaboration partner drops a hint and Matsuya’s official account plays along.

Date/Time	Source	Content
May 7, 2026, 11:33	Yui Sakurai of FRUITS ZIPPER	Post introducing Matsuya’s ‘Cheese Beef Bowl’
May 7, 2026, 18:08	PayPay official	PayPay 10% cashback coupon post
May 14, 2026, 18:28	Voice actor Aimi	Announcement of a YouTube video on how she eats
June 3, 2026, 19:44 (this post)	Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador of Georgia to Japan	Recording post with Mie Sonozaki

Past quote reposts mostly consisted of Matsuya reacting to posts that introduced its existing menu items. This time, the collaboration partner dropped the conversation “that hot pot is coming back,” and Matsuya’s official account played along with “look forward to it.” It reads as a sign of coordination between the official accounts ahead of the Shkmeruli return announcement.