[Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store Food Floor Renewal Phase 3] Brands from Kyushu's First Stores to Locally Loved Establishments, Core Brands for This Renovation to Open Sequentially in July!

Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store is undergoing a renovation of its "Main Building B2" (confectionery and bakery) and "East Building B2" (prepared foods and fresh produce) for the first time in 11 years, from May 2026 to autumn.

The main building floor will see approximately 70% of its space renovated through the opening of over 20 new brands and the renewal of existing stores from May to late August.

In July, the third phase of this renovation, Kyushu's first permanent stores will open, including the Tokyo-based butter cookie specialty shop "Butter States by Gin no Budou," the luxury chocolate brand "La Maison du Chocolat" founded on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, and "ANKO and," a brand from Yame, Fukuoka, that unlocks the infinite possibilities of anko (sweet bean paste).

Furthermore, locally beloved establishments such as "Mikkazukiya," "REC COFFEE," and "SAISON DES RÉCOLTES" will also open sequentially, marking a major milestone in this renovation.

Click here for information on the first phase of renovation

Click here for information on the second phase of renovation

July NEW OPEN Brands Introduction

*Opening dates are subject to change.

\July 3 (Fri) OPEN/ 【Kyushu First】 Butter States by Gin no Budou

"Butter States by Gin no Budou" is a specialty butter cookie shop from Tokyo, born in 2021.

Its signature product is the "Butter States Cookie," with over 10 million sold cumulatively. A limited edition item, exclusive to Kyushu & Tenjin, where Fukuoka's world-renowned "Amaou Strawberry" and carefully selected "butter" melt together, will also be available.

【Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store Limited】 Amaou Strawberry Butter Melty Cheesecake (2 pieces *Requires refrigeration, 1,836 yen incl. tax)

【Sales Times】 Twice daily: 1 From store opening at 10:00 AM, 2 From 4:00 PM *Sales end when stock runs out for each session.

A melt-in-your-mouth, buttery cheese soufflé, slowly baked in a water bath at low temperature, topped with a luscious drizzle of juicy Amaou strawberry confiture.

A crispy butter crumble base is added to the bottom of the cake for a textural accent. Finally, it's topped with a rich and smooth Amaou strawberry butter that resembles Fukuoka's famous "mentaiko" (spicy cod roe) in appearance. The rich butter & cheese pairs perfectly with the sweet and sour tang of Amaou strawberry! Each bite fills your mouth with a rich flavor and a pleasant acidity.

*Sales methods are subject to change. Please check the website for the latest information.

\July 3 (Fri) OPEN/ 【Kyushu First】 ANKO and

"ANKO and" is a Japanese-style Western confectionery created with passion by "Ryukatsudo," a wagashi maker with 100 years of history in Yame, who wants to share the infinite possibilities of anko with the world.

【Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store Limited】 Tenjin Ansan-do (1 piece, 200 yen incl. tax / 5 pieces, 1,100 yen incl. tax)

Homemade anko, cooked to a fluffy texture while retaining its graininess, is gently sandwiched between fragrant almond sponge cake. The soft, moist dough allows the gentle sweetness of the anko to spread throughout your mouth. This is a one-hand sweet, exclusive to Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store, that can be easily enjoyed on the go. The packaging features a design reminiscent of the music that has long echoed in Tenjin, creating a product that fuses newness and nostalgia.

\July 3 (Fri) OPEN/ 【Kyushu First】 La Maison du Chocolat

A luxury chocolate brand founded in 1977 on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, led by Chef Pâtissier Chocolatier Nicolas Cloiseau, holder of the M.O.F. (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) title in the chocolatier category.

\July 3 (Fri) OPEN/ 【Nationwide First】 Mitsusaika

Mitsusaika is a sweet potato wagashi brand born in Yufuin, cherishing the honey-like sweetness of aged sweet potatoes and the lingering honey aftertaste. With a focus on the depth of aging, careful heating, and Japanese techniques, it offers a smooth texture, rich aroma, and gentle honey sweetness, all crafted with beauty, moistness, and care. We deliver a memorable honey aftertaste, along with the nature of Oita and the tranquility of Yufuin.

\July 3 (Fri) OPEN/ 【Fukuoka Only】 Sakao Souhonpo

Sakao Souhonpo was founded in 1889 in Yokosuka (present-day Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture), taking its name from its founder, Kaku Jiro Ban. The company centers its confectionery creation around "Yukari," a shrimp cracker developed through innovation on the shrimp paste that was offered to the Tokugawa shogunate during the Edo period, utilizing the blessings of nature.

【Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store Limited】 hakata ebiQ (10 bags, 1,188 yen incl. tax / 20 bags, 2,376 yen incl. tax)

An amazing shrimp chip where the umami of grilled flying fish broth gently meets natural shrimp and burdock root. The crispy Hakata Gobo-ten flavor will capture your heart like Cupid.

\July 3 (Fri) OPEN/ 【Department Store First】 Mikkazukiya

"Mikkazukiya" is a croissant specialty store from Fukuoka. Its croissants, baked using a unique method that brings out the natural flavors of the ingredients, are characterized by their crispy, fragrant exterior and chewy interior. Each one is carefully baked to deliver a taste that highlights the flavor of the ingredients.

\July 15 (Wed) OPEN/ 【Kyushu First】 AND THE FRIET

"AND THE FRIET," a French fry specialty store that has continuously pursued the ultimate French fries, has developed "DRIED FRIET" over several years to allow customers to enjoy the deliciousness of potatoes at home. This new type of premium snack captures the flavors of popular potatoes and seasonings from French fry specialty stores.

【Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store Limited】 Dried Friet Mentaiko Mayonnaise Flavor (60g, 540 yen incl. tax)

A limited edition flavor only available at Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store. This regionally limited dried frit is addictive with its mellow richness and slightly spicy mentaiko mayonnaise flavor.

Perfect as a Fukuoka souvenir for trips or business travel, or as a small treat for yourself.

\July 22 (Wed) OPEN/ 【Kyushu First】 3 p.m.

The excitement of choosing your favorite treat from a wide variety of designs. Customizable packaging and cute-sized sweets will brighten your snack time.

\July 22 (Wed) OPEN/ 【Kyushu First】 Sabléya

"Shaping happiness." We aim to create sweets that bring happiness to both the giver and the receiver, making each day feel happy. When we shaped "happiness," we created delicious sablés that warm the heart.

\Late July onwards OPEN/ 【Department Store First】 REC COFFEE

A specialty coffee store based in Hakata, Fukuoka. Enjoy high-quality, self-roasted coffee purchased through direct visits to farms.

\Late July onwards OPEN/ 【Department Store First】 SAISON DES RÉCOLTES

A patisserie brand launched by REC COFFEE. We deliver sweets that brighten your precious moments of everyday life, focusing on ingredients from Kyushu.

About the Food Floor Renovation for the First Time in 11 Years

● Concept

【The HUB of KYUSHU】

Delicious Kyushu specialties from Tenjin. Special delicacies from all over Japan.

We aim to be a place where Kyushu's "gems" and Japan's "latest trends" intersect, a place that can only be found here in Tenjin.

● Background of Renovation

Fukuoka City, a city with one of the highest growth rates in Japan.

Within Tenjin, the largest commercial district in Kyushu, major changes in pedestrian flow have occurred due to the extension of the Nanakuma Line and the redevelopment of large buildings as part of the Tenjin Big Bang project.

Now, over 50 years since starting business in Tenjin, we are undertaking this food floor renovation to respond to "significant changes in the city and customer needs" and to seize the "opportunity to reach an increasing number of new customers."

● Key Points of Main Building Renovation

We aim to create a floor where customers can experience the joy of choosing and gifting, symbolizing "Tenjin souvenirs" chosen by local customers, Tenjin workers, and domestic and international tourists alike.

1 Significant Expansion of Confectionery Sales Area - A lineup of 50 brands, the largest in department stores in the city.

・Long-awaited! Local Fukuoka/Kyushu brands opening.

・Introduction of popular national brands opening in Kyushu for the first time.

・New brands appearing nationwide for the first time.

2 Creation of an Iconic Sales Area with "Strawberry" as the Keyword - A Kyushu Strawberry Spot appears.

・Over 50 types of sweets using Kyushu strawberries will be available in the sales area at all times.

・We will also challenge product development that goes as far as specifying strawberry producers.

3 Enhancement of the Bakery Zone - Featuring 5 brands, the most in department stores in the city.

・A comprehensive selection including hard breads, sweet breads, and croissant specialty shops.

● Renovation Opening Schedule

May 20, 2026 (Wed)

June 2026 Sequentially

July 2026 Sequentially

Late August 2026 Main Building B2 Grand Opening

Around Autumn 2026: East Building B2 Renovation Opening Scheduled

*Schedule is subject to change.

*For details, please visit the Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store HP.

*Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store is a group company of Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., Ltd.

Access:

Nishitetsu Railway "Fukuoka (Tenjin) Station"

Nishitetsu Bus "Tenjin Daimaru-mae"

Nishitetsu Bus "Nishitetsu Terminal Mae"

Subway Nanakuma Line "Tenjin Minami Station"

Address: 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, 810-8717 Daimaru Fukuoka Tenjin Store

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