Osaka Marketplace will hold a grand opening Dec. 12 at 919 Edgewater Blvd. in Foster City, California, bringing an elevated Japanese grocery experience to the East Bay.
The store will offer the extensive assortment, quality and service that have made Osaka Marketplace a destination for Japanese food lovers across the Bay Area.
Unlike traditional grocery stores, Osaka Marketplace is known for its expertise in Japanese products, ranging from sashimi-grade fish, premium Wagyu beef and house-made sushi to rare snacks, specialty pantry staples, Japanese self-care and beauty products, high quality Japanese sake and craft beer and seasonal imports direct from Japan. Every item is selected by experienced Japanese buyers and managers who bring decades of knowledge in sourcing, food strategy and customer care.
“Our goal has always been to make shopping at Osaka Marketplace feel like a small trip to Japan,” said Kazuhiro Takeda, director of Osaka Marketplace Inc.
“We take pride in helping customers find the very best ingredients, but also in guiding them to discover new products and flavors. Knowing that our store can make people’s everyday lives a little easier and more enjoyable is what drives us.”
Over the next decade, the company plans to open 12 additional stores of various sizes, continuing its mission to make authentic Japanese products more accessible to customers of all backgrounds. The strong enthusiasm from both Japanese and non-Japanese shoppers – many of whom are deeply knowledgeable about Japanese cuisine – has reinforced the need for continued growth.
In the days leading up to the grand opening, Osaka Marketplace will host a soft opening with limited hours.
The grand opening celebration on Dec. 12 will highlight Japanese culture and welcome the community into the new space. The store will open at 10 a.m., with festivities starting an hour before opening. Grand-opening activities will include: Taiko performance; Dassai Sake ceremony; speeches from the mayor, chamber of commerce, Osaka Marketplace management team and local dignitaries; and ribbon cutting. Shoppers will also enjoy exclusive promotions and in-store specials all weekend long, with the first 100 shoppers each day receiving gourmet goodie bags Dec. 12-14.
Located inside the Edgewater Place Shopping Center, Osaka Marketplace is taking over the former Lucky Supermarket space and will offer families, home cooks and food and speciality ingredient enthusiasts a welcoming environment paired with product knowledge and service.
Osaka Marketplace operates locations in Fremont and Foster City, with plans for continued expansion, including a store in Pleasant Hill expected to open next summer.
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