# Japanese food industry business updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-food-industry-business-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-01T14:28:38.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Recent developments in the Japanese food sector include the expansion of dessert and restaurant brands. The dessert bread brand MOROBAAU, which specializes in tiramisu-inspired melon pan, scheduled its first Osaka-area pop-up shop at the Daimaru Umeda store for late September to early October 2026.

Simultaneously, the Osaka-based ramen chain Doutonbori Kamukura announced a new location opening at Lumine Ogikubo in Suginami City. The chain is also conducting its third annual Halloween event, featuring themed decorations and various customer promotions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-01: Doutonbori Kamukura to open new location in Ogikubo

Osaka-based ramen chain Doutonbori Kamukura is opening a new location in Lumine Ogikubo this autumn and hosting its third annual Halloween promotional event.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/doutonbori-kamukura-to-open-new-location-in-ogikubo

### 2026-09-23: MOROBAAU to host first Osaka pop-up at Daimaru Umeda

Fukuoka-based dessert brand MOROBAAU will host a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Umeda in Osaka from September 30 to October 6, 2026, featuring its signature tiramisu melon pans.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/morobaau-to-host-first-osaka-pop-up-at-daimaru-umeda

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