Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama Phase 1 Renovated Stores All Introduced

Sanyo SC Kaihatsu Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture) will conduct a large-scale renovation of approximately 50 stores at "Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama," a shopping center directly connected to Okayama Station, from September 2026 to February 2027. As the first phase of the renovation, 31 stores will open simultaneously on September 18 (Fri.), primarily in the area in front of the underground ticket gates of Okayama Ichibangai and the elevated west side area on the 2nd floor of Sun Station Okayama South Building. This release will showcase a total of 35 stores, including fashion, cafes, and food, that will open from September to October, allowing visitors to "enjoy the new."

In addition, to coincide with the opening of the first phase, the "Sun Station Terrace," a rest space on the 2nd floor of Sun Station Okayama South Building, will be renovated along with the facility entrance of Okayama Ichibangai. The facilities will be reborn to be more user-friendly for both local residents visiting Okayama Station and travelers.

Proposing the No. 1 Fashion and Cafes in the Chushikoku Area

Okayama Ichibangai will offer a curated selection of high-sensitivity and sophisticated shops, including "United Arrows Women's Store," "Noble," and "Grencheck," which are opening for the first time in Okayama, as well as "PARIGOT," which will expand its brand lineup with its expansion and renovation. This will position it as the No. 1 fashion destination in the Chushikoku area. Other new openings include shops for both men and women such as "Journal Standard," "Barbour," and "999.9," as well as specialty shops like "Starbucks Tea & Cafe," which focuses on tea, and "Sarutahiko Coffee," a specialty coffee shop originating from Ebisu, Tokyo.

Enhanced Shops to Add Color to Daily Life

Sun Station Okayama (2nd Floor South Building) will enhance its selection of shops focusing on food, miscellaneous goods, and cosmetics to add color to daily life. This includes "AKOMEYA TOKYO," a lifestyle shop focused on rice, and "3COINS," which offers a wide range of items that are hard to resist picking up. "Kaldi Coffee Farm," "Shop In," and "Aux Paradis" will also be newly added from Okayama Ichibangai, creating a retail space that local residents using the station will want to visit every day.

Renovation Visuals

With the concept "MAKING THE NEW. Let's enjoy the new.", the charm of the reborn Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama is expressed through vibrant and exciting visuals.

For the model, Yuna Hirai, who is from Okayama Prefecture and also appeared in the fashion show held for Okayama Ichibangai's 50th anniversary in 2024, was chosen. She dreamed of becoming a model since childhood and began her modeling career in 2022. She is active in various fields, including a series on Kodansha's "with online," Issey Miyake, MBS's "Nichiyoubi no Hatsu Mimi Gaku," Aoyama Trading, and PLST. Together with Hirai, who is expanding her career from her hometown of Okayama to domestic and international stages, we express the new charm and anticipation created by the renovation. Please enjoy the world of the new Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama through the visuals.

Additionally, a special renovation website is scheduled to launch in early July.

Stores Opening September 18 (Fri.)

Okayama Ichibangai New Stores

Okayama Ichibangai Renovated Stores

Sun Station Okayama South Building 2F New Stores

Sun Station Okayama South Building 2F Renovated Stores

Sun Station Okayama North Building 1F Renovated Stores

*Please note that opening dates may change due to various circumstances. For the latest information, please check the official website of Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama.

Other Stores Opening in September and October

Information on Media Interview Dates

Media interview dates will be set for the large-scale renovation of Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama as follows:

Date and Time: September 18, 2026 (Fri.) 9:00 AM onwards

Location: Reception at the underground ticket gates of Okayama Ichibangai

Those wishing to attend should send an email to sanyo-koho@sscd.jp (Public Relations) with the following required information, using "Application for Renovation Media Interview Date" as the subject line, by July 31, 2026 (Fri.):

1. Company Name

2. Department/Affiliation

3. Name

4. Email Address

5. Phone Number

6. Questions for the interview

In addition, a preview of the opening stores is planned for September 17, 2026 (Thu.).

Details of the preview will be communicated to those who apply for the media interview date once they are finalized.

Sun Station Okayama "Sun Station Terrace" Renovated with Furniture from YOUBI in Nishi-Awa Village

The rest space "Sun Station Terrace" on the 2nd floor of Sun Station Okayama South Building is scheduled for renovation around mid-September 2026.

Until now, "Sun Station Terrace" has served as a place for customers visiting Sun Station Okayama to relax during train waits or shopping breaks.

With this renovation, it will go beyond being just a place to spend waiting time, adopting the concept of "a place where you can feel the local Okayama, learn more about this city, and come to love it." It will be reborn as an experiential waiting space that conveys the deep charm of Okayama to tourists and business travelers visiting Okayama, and allows local residents to rediscover the "goodness of their hometown." For the newly introduced furniture, we have partnered with "YOUBI" (Head Office: YOUBI / 43 Sakane, Nishi-Awa Village, Aida District, Okayama Prefecture), a company founded in Nishi-Awa Village, Okayama Prefecture, which handles interior design, furniture production, and architectural design. Materials symbolizing industries and crafts that have developed based on Okayama's climate, such as the "wood culture" of northern Okayama and the "textile industry" of Setouchi, are incorporated. Furthermore, for the table furniture, "NUNOUS® (Newnos)," an upcycled material from Okayama made by laminating unused fabrics such as denim, proposed by "Seishoku," a long-established dyeing and processing company in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, with a 140-year history, is used. In addition, not only the furniture materials but also "small Okayama trivia" are engraved in various places, with features designed to make you want to share them with someone.

Enjoy the new look of "Sun Station Terrace," which can be used in various scenes, such as enjoying a meal while chatting with friends and family, taking a break during train waits or shopping, or concentrating on work.

List of Renovated Stores

Okayama Ichibangai

Sun Station Okayama

Map of Renovation Areas

Official HP URL

https://sun-ste.com/okayama-ichibangai/

* The content described in this release is based on information available at the time of announcement. It may be subject to change due to various circumstances. Please check the official HP for the latest information.

About Sanyo SC Kaihatsu Co., Ltd.

Belonging to the JR West Group, the company develops, manages, and operates station building commercial facilities (shopping centers) such as "Okayama Ichibangai" and "Sun Station" in the Okayama, Kurashiki, and Fukuyama areas.

With the aim of making stations places where "people," "towns," and "things" meet and connect, and delivering joy and happiness "exciting encounters" to our customers' lives, we strive daily to create value by aiming for attractive commercial spaces and town revitalization.

Sanyo SC Kaihatsu Co., Ltd.

A company that develops, manages, and operates commercial facilities adjacent to stations in Okayama, Kurashiki, and Fukuyama. [Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama]

Address: 1-2-301 Ekimotocho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, 700-0024

Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama HP: https://sun-ste.com/okayama-ichibangai/

Okayama Ichibangai / Sun Station Okayama Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunste_okayama_ichibangai/