The first Korean grocery store in the three Hokuriku prefectures, "Kanbini," will open at "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki" on Saturday, July 19th.
2025.07.18
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Culture Experience Co., Ltd. / Bunendo Bookstore Co., Ltd.
- Hot Korean trends, including food and cosmetics, arrive in Toyama-
Culture Experience Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shinichiro Kamaura; hereinafter referred to as "CX") and Bunendo Bookstore Co., Ltd. (Head office: Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture; President and CEO: Koji Yoshioka), a member company of TSUTAYA, will open "Kanbini," the first Korean grocery store in the three Hokuriku prefectures, inside the "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki Store" operated by both companies, on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
"My First Korean Bin" - Discover the Taste of Korea in Hokuriku
Kanbini is a Korean grocery store where you can experience the Korean atmosphere with a selection of around 800 items, focusing on popular Korean foods and trending products. "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki Store" will offer a lineup of products that are hard to find in the three Hokuriku prefectures, and will offer a wide range of products, from classic items such as Korean ramen, tteokbokki, and sweets to the latest cosmetics and items that are popular on social media, based on the concept of "Your First Korean Vinyl" that even people unfamiliar with Korean culture can enjoy.
This fall, the company is also planning to open its second store in the prefecture, "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Kosugicho Store" (Imizu City, Toyama Prefecture). This will be the second TSUTAYA store to introduce the system, following the TSUTAYA Utazu store (Kagawa Prefecture) and the TSUTAYA Mishima store (Shizuoka Prefecture).
Opening campaign: "Receipt photo machine" experience
As part of the opening campaign, the "receipt photo machine," which is popular in Korea, will be available for a limited time.
You can experience Korean trends, which are currently only available in a few places in Japan, at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki store. Anyone can take photos freely and for free.
・Installation period: July 18th (Friday) to August 16th (Saturday)
About "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki Store"
"TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki Store" was opened in 2021 as Toyama Prefecture's first "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE," with the concept of "Park Marche = the excitement created by people gathering together," and with the aim of being an "experiential bookstore" that emphasizes interaction with the local community. The book and cafe-style store hosts a variety of events, including events by local artists, craft makers, and comedians, picture book readings in the kids' space where parents and children can enjoy together, and autograph sessions by authors. The store aims to be a place where local people can discover new interests and have a good time.
Through the introduction of Kanbini, we will further enhance the experience value of our stores and offer discoveries that will enrich the daily lives of local residents.
[Other "Kanvini" Opening Commemorative Campaigns]
Event period: July 19th (Saturday) to July 21st (Monday, national holiday)
・5x V POINT (excluding Doutor and Kanbini)
・20% off stationery, 20-30% off summer clothing
・All DVD rentals 110 yen, 20 comic rentals 880 yen
[Event Schedule]
・Handmade artist POPUP stalls and workshops
Date and time: July 20th (Sun) 10:00~
Three pop-up stores (miscellaneous goods and accessories) run by handmade artists will be opening.
Enjoy finding one-of-a-kind items that can only be purchased here.
・TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki store 21st anniversary commemorative market
Date and time: July 27th (Sun) 9:00~
A marche will be held to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the opening of TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki store.
The store will feature nine stores, including a pop-up store and toy and accessory workshops, as well as food trucks selling bento boxes, sweets, takoyaki, and more.
Store details: TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki store
Address: 1325 Kai, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture
Phone: 076-422-0155
Business hours: 9:00 - 23:00 (open all year round)
Official website https://store-tsutaya.tsite.jp/store/detail?storeId=3215
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The first Korean grocery store in the three Hokuriku prefectures, "Kanbini," opens at "TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Fujinoki" on Saturday, July 19th
Inquiries regarding this matter
Culture Experience Co., Ltd. Public Relations Office
TEL: 03-6774-7814／MAIL: cx_press@cl-ex.co.jp
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