Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store's Delicatessen Section Remodeled with 16 New Stores Including National Firsts! Grand Opening on April 29 (Wed/Holiday)
Kintetsu Department Store will heavily remodel its food floor, adding 16 new stores to meet modern Taipa (time performance) needs, including the 'One Hand BENTO'.
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Kintetsu Department Store Co., Ltd. has positioned the remodeling of its flagship store, Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, as a key measure in its medium-term management plan (FY2025-2028). As one of its major pillars, the remodeling of the delicatessen section on the 2nd basement floor of the Wing Building, which began in February 2026, has been completed, and it will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, April 29 (national holiday).
This remodeling is the first large-scale renovation since the full opening of Abeno Harukas in 2014, and the target area reaches about 60% of the same floor. Centered on new-style deli foods with rich variations, for which demand has been increasing in recent years, a total of 16 stores will newly appear, including brands appearing for the first time nationwide or in a department store, as well as famous local Abeno shops.
By providing a diverse range of food choices, we propose the everyday joy of choosing, making your heart leap with "Which one should I get today?" every time you visit. We will deliver a new food experience to our customers as a "Hyaku-ka-ten" (Store of a Hundred Values) that delivers a hundred emotions = values, staying close to diversifying lifestyles.
● Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, Wing Building B2F, Delicatessen Section
● Grand Opening Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Holiday)
● Business Hours: 10:00 - 20:00
1. A new style of deli foods with rich variations that meet diverse needs
Aiming at office workers and younger generations who value time performance (Taipa), we will introduce "One-Hand Gourmet," making its first department store appearance, carefully selected original brands, and spots where you can enjoy alcohol and deli foods within the sales floor.
"One Hand BENTO by Hokka Hokka Tei" [First Department Store Appearance]
A new style of bento box proposed by the pioneer of the take-out bento business, "Hokka Hokka Tei," has arrived.
The "One Hand BENTO," which established a sales record of over 220,000 meals in a series at an international event that became a hot topic last year, makes its first appearance in a department store as a permanent brand.
Pursuing "Taipa" (time performance) to accompany the lifestyle of busy modern people, allowing them to enjoy it smartly anywhere. It is a one-hand BENTO that combines the ease and satisfaction of tasting staple foods and side dishes in a well-balanced manner with one hand, using 16-grain rice rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. Furthermore, in conjunction with this store opening, new items that can only be eaten here, such as fresh spring rolls with plenty of vegetables, will also appear in limited quantities.
This remodeling is the first large-scale renovation since the full opening of Abeno Harukas in 2014, and the target area reaches about 60% of the same floor. Centered on new-style deli foods with rich variations, for which demand has been increasing in recent years, a total of 16 stores will newly appear, including brands appearing for the first time nationwide or in a department store, as well as famous local Abeno shops.
By providing a diverse range of food choices, we propose the everyday joy of choosing, making your heart leap with "Which one should I get today?" every time you visit. We will deliver a new food experience to our customers as a "Hyaku-ka-ten" (Store of a Hundred Values) that delivers a hundred emotions = values, staying close to diversifying lifestyles.
● Location: Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store, Wing Building B2F, Delicatessen Section
● Grand Opening Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Holiday)
● Business Hours: 10:00 - 20:00
1. A new style of deli foods with rich variations that meet diverse needs
Aiming at office workers and younger generations who value time performance (Taipa), we will introduce "One-Hand Gourmet," making its first department store appearance, carefully selected original brands, and spots where you can enjoy alcohol and deli foods within the sales floor.
"One Hand BENTO by Hokka Hokka Tei" [First Department Store Appearance]
A new style of bento box proposed by the pioneer of the take-out bento business, "Hokka Hokka Tei," has arrived.
The "One Hand BENTO," which established a sales record of over 220,000 meals in a series at an international event that became a hot topic last year, makes its first appearance in a department store as a permanent brand.
Pursuing "Taipa" (time performance) to accompany the lifestyle of busy modern people, allowing them to enjoy it smartly anywhere. It is a one-hand BENTO that combines the ease and satisfaction of tasting staple foods and side dishes in a well-balanced manner with one hand, using 16-grain rice rich in dietary fiber and vitamins. Furthermore, in conjunction with this store opening, new items that can only be eaten here, such as fresh spring rolls with plenty of vegetables, will also appear in limited quantities.