Japanese retailers launch new stores in Osaka and Hiroshima on July 16

The Osaka‑based retailer Okuwa is reopening its "WakuWaku City Ozaki" store in Sakunan City after a major renovation. The refreshed shop expands its fresh‑produce sections, adds a direct‑supply corner for local vegetables and fruit, introduces a new line of premium beef, and offers new deli and pizza selections.

Meanwhile, 24‑hour discount chain Your's is preparing to open its new Hirose‑Kita location in central Hiroshima on the same day. The store features a streamlined layout for quick shopping, an in‑store cooking area that serves freshly prepared meals until 7 p.m., and a partnership with local producers, including a limited‑time early‑season corn offering. Both openings are timed for July 16 at 9 a.m. and aim to serve nearby residents as convenient neighborhood shopping hubs.