# Japanese local business closures and relocations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-local-business-closures-and-relocations
> Updated: 2026-08-16T03:30:45.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Various local businesses in Japan are announcing closures or relocations due to building aging or changes in ownership.

AYANOKOJI has announced that its Okazaki main store will close for renovations from August 12, 2026, through the end of November 2026. During this period, the store will operate from a temporary location at Gallery Gokiri. Additionally, the brand is holding a ‘Gama-kuchi Day’ event in early August featuring new products and promotions.

In other regions, the second-hand clothing store Kofukuya LOG Koyama in Izumo will close on September 22, 2026. Meanwhile, the calligraphy specialty shop Seibun Meido Okayama Main Store is relocating to Mori no Machi Grace Office Square in September 2026, following a temporary closure for preparations in late August.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-16: Local businesses in Izumo and Okayama announce closures and relocations

Local businesses in Japan are changing operations: Kofukuya LOG Koyama in Izumo will close in September 2026, while Seibun Meido Okayama Main Store will relocate to Mori no Machi Grace Office Square.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/local-businesses-in-izumo-and-okayama-announce-closures-and-relocations

### 2026-07-30: AYANOKOJI Announces Okazaki Store Renovation and Gama‑kuchi Day Event

AYANOKOJI will renovate its Okazaki store (Aug 12‑Nov 2026) and run a temporary shop, while also hosting a Gama‑kuchi Day sale (Aug 8‑11) with new bags and an 8 % point‑back promotion.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ayanokoji-announces-okazaki-store-renovation-and-gamakuchi-day-event

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