New shops open in Kawagoe and Fujimi, Saitama Prefecture

In Kawagoe City, a Seven‑Eleven convenience store opened on July 23 at the Kamitohara intersection, and a ramen shop, Ramen Zundou‑ya, is scheduled to open on September 1 nearby. A low‑cost fitness centre, Smart Gym, began operations on April 15, while demolition work continues at the former Burger King site on Route 16. Construction is also under way for a family‑funeral hall, Small Forest House, in the Fujimura‑cho area.

Meanwhile, in Fujimi City, the popular ramen chain Tsujida opened a branch in the Lalaport Fujimi food court. The outlet offers a range of thick‑broth ramen and tsukemen dishes, with prices ranging from ¥1,040 to ¥1,620, and highlights a rich pork‑bone and seafood‑based soup.