Retail changes reported in Akita and Saitama prefectures

Several retail and dining establishments in Japan are scheduled to close. In Akita City, the J-Marue Goshono store located in the Frespo Goshono shopping mall closed on October 15, 2026, following the expiration of its lease agreement. A new store, tentatively named ‘Nice Frespo Goshono,’ is expected to open at the same location in the spring of 2027.

In Fujimino, Saitama Prefecture, the Wonder Steak Fujimino branch at Tonarie Fujimino is set to close on October 31, 2026. The steakhouse, known for its various meat portions and free rice refills, will hold its final ‘Meat Day’ promotion on October 29.