# Aeon retail and food service developments in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aeon-retail-and-food-service-developments-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-09-25T22:10:37.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Aeon is implementing various retail and food-related developments across its Japanese facilities.

In Mie Prefecture, Aeon Mall Tsu Minami is hosting a limited four-day Krispy Kreme Doughnuts pop-up event from September 25 to September 28, 2026. Additionally, the retailer plans to launch ‘TopValu First Tea Ise Tea Dorayaki’ at approximately 1,600 stores nationwide starting October 7, 2026. This product utilizes first-harvest Ise tea from Mie Prefecture.

Other regional expansions include the opening of the first Starbucks Tea & Cafe in the Kusatsu region at Aeon Mall Kusatsu on September 25, 2026. Furthermore, a new Rakuten Mobile store is scheduled to open at Aeon Mall Tomakomai on October 9, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Retail expansions announced for Aeon Mall locations in Japan

New retail expansions include a Rakuten Mobile store opening at Aeon Mall Tomakomai in October 2026 and the first Starbucks Tea & Cafe in Shiga opening at Aeon Mall Kusatsu.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/retail-expansions-announced-for-aeon-mall-locations-in-japan

### 2026-09-24: Aeon announces limited food events and new regional products

Aeon announces a limited-time Krispy Kreme Doughnuts event at Aeon Mall Tsu Minami in September and the nationwide launch of Ise tea-flavored dorayaki in October.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aeon-announces-limited-food-events-and-new-regional-products

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