# Retail and food service expansion in Japan

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/retail-and-food-service-expansion-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-12T21:30:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

The retail and food service sectors in Japan continue to expand through new store openings, commercial developments, and seasonal events.

In the specialty food and beverage sector, Rokumei Coffee is set to open its first Kyushu location in Fukuoka’s Tenjin Underground Mall on October 1, 2026. Regional cafe activity remains steady, including the opening of Cafe Bower in Yamaguchi and new seasonal menus at Mataichian Sohonten in Shizuoka. In Kobe, businesses such as Cotti Coffee and Dora no Dora opened during September 2026.

Supermarket and department store developments are also progressing. In Osaka, the Baro supermarket chain has opened a new Toyonaka City location focusing on Hida beef and fresh seafood, while Daimaru Umeda is scheduled to debut a major food floor renovation on December 1, 2026, featuring brands like New Taiyo no To Tower Parlor. Additionally, Hanshin Umeda Main Store is hosting seasonal promotions, including an ‘Autumn Hokkaido Market’ and a Kumamoto food event to support regional revitalization.

Looking toward 2027, larger commercial projects and pharmacy expansions are planned. Mitsubishi Corporation Urban Development and Okumura Corporation are developing ‘Machinoma Hirano,’ a four-story shopping center in Osaka featuring Life supermarket and Yamada Denki. In the pharmaceutical sector, Cosmos Pharmaceutical has filed notifications to open three new ‘Drug Cosmos’ locations across Aichi and Toyama prefectures in April 2027.

## Claims

- GR caffè is scheduled to have its grand opening on October 30, 2026. (single source)
- The facility will utilize a historical building from the Meiji era. (single source)
- The second floor will serve as a community space for meetings, classes, and studying. (single source)
- Suku Shoten Co., Ltd. will operate the cafe, shop, and workshop. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Japan retail sector sees new store openings and commercial developments

Japan sees new retail developments including three Cosmos Pharmaceutical stores in 2027, a new shopping center in Osaka, and various seasonal food festivals in Umeda.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/osaka-retail-updates-hokkaido-food-fair-and-new-supermarket-opening

### 2026-09-28: Retail and food service sectors see new openings across Japan

Multiple food and retail businesses are launching across Japan, including Rokumei Coffee’s first Kyushu store, Baro’s new supermarket in Osaka, and a major food floor renovation at Daimaru Umeda.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/komoro-city-to-open-gr-caff-in-meiji-era-building

### 2026-09-19: Unmanned 24-hour retail stores expand across Japan

Unmanned 24-hour stores are expanding in Japan, including vintage clothing shops in Osaka and student-run retail ventures in Toyama featuring local agricultural and marine products.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/unmanned-24-hour-retail-stores-expand-across-japan

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