# Retail and dining changes in Akita Prefecture

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/retail-and-dining-changes-in-akita-prefecture
> Updated: 2026-10-24T12:33:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/retail-changes-reported-in-akita-and-saitama-prefectures

### 2026-10-16: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marugen-ramen-to-open-new-location-in-akita-city

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Cite as: Retail and dining changes in Akita Prefecture. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/retail-and-dining-changes-in-akita-prefecture