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Retail and food service expansions in Kanto

Overview

In October 2026, several retail and food service expansions are scheduled across the Kanto region of Japan.

Subway is set to open a new location at the Kohnan Kohoku Inter Store food court in Yokohama’s Tsuzuki Ward on October 1. Managed by Watami Fast Casual Management, the outlet will utilize a self-order system to allow customers to customize sandwiches. This opening is expected to bring Subway’s total store count in Japan to 240.

Other regional expansions include the supermarket chain Yaoko, which will open its Maruhiro Iruma SC store in Saitama Prefecture on October 9. The location is projected to generate 2.2 billion yen in annual sales during its first year. Additionally, the fried chicken brand Karaage 884 will debut in the Kanto region under the name ‘HOKKAIDO OBIHIRO 884’ with a limited-time opening at Lazona Kawasaki Plaza on October 9.

Entities

HOKKAIDO OBIHIRO 884 · MJY Consultant · Lazona Kawasaki Plaza · Subway · Watami Fast Casual Management

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Retail expansions scheduled for October 2026 in Kanto region

    Yaoko will open a new supermarket in Saitama on October 9, 2026, while Hokkaido-based fried chicken brand HOKKAIDO OBIHIRO 884 expands to Kanto with a pop-up in Kawasaki.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Subway to open new Yokohama location on October 1

    Subway will open a new location in the Kohnan Kohoku Inter Store food court in Yokohama on October 1, 2026, featuring a self-order system for easier customization.

Sources

dtimes.jp · prtimes.jp · ryutsuu.biz