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Retail and food service sectors see new openings across Japan
Various retail and food service establishments are expanding or opening across Japan. In Fukuoka, Nara-based specialty coffee retailer Rokumei Coffee will open its first Kyushu location at the Tenjin Underground Mall on October 1, 2026, featuring a unique Hakata Blend and mentaiko croissant sandwiches.
In Osaka, the supermarket chain Baro has opened a new location in Toyonaka City. Situated on the second floor of the Konan Toyonaka Shimae hardware store, this branch emphasizes fresh seafood and Hida beef. Meanwhile, Daimaru Umeda is undergoing a major food floor renovation, with eight stores, including new brands like New Taiyo no To Tower Parlor and Doshiba Roll Canvas, scheduled to debut on December 1.
Other regional developments include the opening of Cafe Bower in Hirao, Yamaguchi, specializing in homemade bread and sweets, and the launch of new seasonal menus at the Mataichian Sohonten cafe in Iwata, Shizuoka. In Kobe, several new businesses such as Cotti Coffee and Dora no Dora have opened throughout September 2026.
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Baró · Cafe Bower · GABRIELE RIVA · GR caffè · Komoro City · Matsuiya · Rokumei Coffee · Suku Shoten Co., Ltd. · Tenjin Underground Mall · UR Urban Renaissance Agency
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] GR caffè is scheduled to have its grand opening on October 30, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The second floor will serve as a community space for meetings, classes, and studying.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Suku Shoten Co., Ltd. will operate the cafe, shop, and workshop.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The facility will utilize a historical building from the Meiji era.