A new flagship store in Kyushu aims to promote "local production for local consumption of culture": "Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Bookstore" opens

2017.09.26 Press Releases
Kyushu TSUTAYA Co., Ltd.

- Proposing things and experiences from Kyushu and Fukuoka based on the concept of "GOOD LOCAL" -

Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Bookstore, operated by Kyushu TSUTAYA Co., Ltd. (Head office: Fukuoka City; President and CEO: Kamaura Shinichiro), opened on September 26, 2017, on the second floor of Ropponmatsu 421, a complex that will fully open in October 2017 on the site of the former Kyushu University Ropponmatsu Campus.

With the aim of making Ropponmatsu the most desirable place to live in Fukuoka, Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Bookstore has adopted the slogan "GOOD LOCAL" and will offer a selection of books, music and films in six genres - travel, food, child-rearing, music, fashion and art - to provide time and space to enrich daily life.

At the attached Starbucks, baristas will pour Starbucks® Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, a new type of coffee that can only be enjoyed at this store in Kyushu, one cup at a time from a dedicated tap into a glass right in front of each customer.

Inside the store, concierges, mostly locals with expertise in various fields, will offer customers high-quality lifestyle suggestions. In addition, the store's six event spaces will host live performances by Fukuoka-born artists and creators, talk events, workshops and art exhibitions, with the aim of promoting "local production and consumption of culture."

Features of Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Bookstore

1) Open from 7am. Start your day feeling refreshed with smoothies and morning yoga.
As soon as the store opens at 7am, you can enjoy soups and smoothies made with seasonal ingredients from the earth, as recommended by a vegetable sommelier. Morning yoga classes are also held in the store's interior. Depending on the day of the week, instructors from a variety of genres are available.

2) Healthy mind and body
Fukuoka is known as a city of food. We offer a space that adds color to your daily meals and lifestyle, and allows you to experience a little luxury in your everyday life. At the "COOK TOOL & BOOK" general goods corner, selected by WEEKS, the operator of "B.B.B. POTTERS" in Yakuin, specifically for "Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Bookstore," you can choose from a selection of goods that will enrich your daily food-related life.

3) An interactive kids' area where adults and children can grow together
With a selection of children's books that will bring back memories and new discoveries for adults, and playful features, we aim to help adults and children grow together. You can play 20 types of educational board games from around the world, and we also hold trial sessions every Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

4) Discover movies and music that will serve as a reference for life
The store boasts the slogan "Every Day is a Record Market," and has set up a section in partnership with a famous record store. We will suggest ways to enjoy music with the overwhelming sound quality of our DJ booth and custom speakers.

5) The ultimate select shop where you can find your "MY STANDARD"
Yoshitsugu Shoten is a select shop run by fashion concierge Yoshitsugu Naoyasu, who has experience running his own shop in Daimyo for around 10 years. We offer high-quality products and services that will enhance your everyday life.

6) A space where Fukuoka creators gather
We have prepared an exhibition space where anyone can hone their sensibilities as an artist and where anyone can casually experience art.

7) Awaken to the pleasure of traveling
Concierge Takuya Mori, who has traveled to 120 countries around the world, will guide you on your global journey. We will help you find your next travel destination, from finding your next destination to consulting on destinations you would like to visit at least once in your lifetime.

8) Six event spaces for a wide variety of events
There are six event spaces inside the store. It will be a hub for "local production and consumption of culture," with live performances, talk events, workshops, art exhibitions, and more.

・"BUY ME STAND" (sandwich)／営業時間  8：00－23：00
A hot sandwich specialty store run by Kaito Yamamoto, director of the apparel brand SON OF THE CHEESE. The bread is freshly baked, hearty, and all of the menu items contain cheese.
・"Maazel Maazel" (smoothies and soups)／営業時間  7：00－20：00　
Contains "raw koji" which provides enzymes without any additives, sugar or ice. Enjoy a rich and varied selection of smoothies.
・"cot'e jardin" (dried flowers)／営業時間  10：00－20：00
For gifts and everyday use. "Cote jardin" is a dried flower specialty store that wants to bring dried flowers into your daily life.
・"CORNERSHOP" (stationery and miscellaneous goods)／営業時間  10：00－22：00
Based on the concept of a "stationery kiosk," the store is packed with items and necessities that will make your everyday life more enjoyable.

・Area: Sales floor area of 700 tsubo
Business hours: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Irregular holidays) (Business hours vary by store)
・Address: 4-2-1 Ropponmatsu, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
・Telephone number: 072-844-8877
・Website:https://store.tsite.jp/ropponmatsu/

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A new flagship store in Kyushu aims to promote "local production for local consumption of culture": "Ropponmatsu Tsutaya Bookstore" opens

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TSUTAYA Co., Ltd.
Public Relations: Higashi
TEL: 03-6800-4764