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Retail and dining changes in Akita Prefecture

Overview

In Akita Prefecture, several changes to the retail and dining landscape have been reported. Marugen Ramen, operated by Monogatari Corporation, is scheduled to open a new location in Akita City in late December 2026. The restaurant will occupy the site of the former Lawson Akita Izumi Nan-chome store and is expected to employ approximately 60 staff members.

Additionally, the J-Marue Goshono store in the Frespo Goshono shopping mall closed on October 15, 2026, due to the expiration of its lease. A new establishment, tentatively named ‘Nice Frespo Goshono,’ is expected to open at that location in the spring of 2027.

Entities

Wonder Steak · Marugen Ramen · Akita City · Monogatari Corporation · Fujimino

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Retail changes reported in Akita and Saitama prefectures

    J-Marue Goshono in Akita and Wonder Steak in Fujimino are closing, with a new retail location planned for Akita in 2027.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Marugen Ramen to open new location in Akita City

    Marugen Ramen is set to open a new location in Akita City in late December 2026, occupying the former site of a Lawson convenience store.

Sources

akitashi.goguynet.jp · fujimi-fujimino.goguynet.jp · getnews.jp · ichi-24.jp