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Department stores in Japan

January 01, 1970

Department stores in Japan are referred to as hyakkaten (百貨店) or depāto (デパート), an alteration of the English term.

Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
An 1856 ukiyo-e depicting Echigoya, the current Mitsukoshi.

History edit

The first "modern-style" department store in Japan was Mitsukoshi, founded in 1904, which has its root as a kimono store called Echigoya from 1673. However, Matsuzakaya has an even longer history, dating from 1611. The kimono store changed to a department store in 1910. In 1924, the Matsuzakaya store in Ginza allowed street shoes to be worn indoors, something innovative at the time.[1] These former kimono-shop-turned-department-stores dominated the market in its early department store history. They sold, or instead displayed, luxurious product which contributed to their sophisticated atmospheres. Some Japanese department stores were developed by railway companies. There have been many private railway operators in the nation and, from the 1920s, they started to build department stores directly linked to their lines' termini. Both Seibu and Hankyu were developed by rail companies.

Since the 1980s, Japanese department stores have been facing fierce competition from supermarkets and convenience stores. Still, depāto are bastions of several aspects of cultural conservatism in the country. Giving gift certificates for prestigious department stores is used as a formal present in Japan.

From 1991 to 2008, sales per square meter dropped significantly: 43% in Osaka and 45% in Tokyo. Despite this, in the early 2010s, in Osaka in particular, there was a 50% increase in total floor space in the two key shopping districts of Umeda (around JR Osaka Station) and Minami (Namba-Shinsaibashi). In Umeda, West Japan Railiway Isetan(ja) opened a new 50,000 m2 (538,196 sq ft) flagship-style store, triggering major expansion by its neighbors Hankyu (from 61,000 to 84,000 m2) and Daimaru (from 40,000 to 64,000 m2), while Hanshin remained at 54,000 m2. In Minami, Takashimaya expanded from 56,000 to 78,000 m2, and in Abeno, Kintetsu grew from 48,000 to a whopping 100,000 m2,[2] making it the largest department store in Japan.[3] The resulting market saturation led West JR–Isetan to close in 2015, less than 4 years after opening; two-thirds of the space was converted to midsize shops and rechristened "LUCUA 1100"(ja).[4]

Product and service range edit

Department stores in Japan generally offer a wide range of services and can include foreign exchange, travel reservations, ticket sales for local concerts and other events.

Due to their roots, many Japanese department stores have sections devoted to kimono and traditional Japanese crafts, including pottery and lacquerware. The basement level usually has a grocery and food court, and on the roof may be garden and aquatic supplies, pets, and a children's play area.

Operating hours are usually from 10 am to 8 pm. Some close one day a week, often a weekday.

Famous department stores in Japan edit

Some stores also have branches outside Japan.

Nationwide edit

Hokkaido edit

  • Marui Imai (丸井今井) - part of Istean Mitsukoshi Holdings

Kantō region edit

  • Keio Department Store (京王百貨店, Keiō Hyakkaten)
  • Marui (丸井) (fashion oriented)
  • Lumine (ルミネ, Rumine) (fashion oriented)
  • Matsuya (松屋)
  • Odakyu Department Store (小田急百貨店, Odakyū Hyakkaten)
  • Tobu Department Store (東武百貨店, Tōbu Hyakkaten)
  • Tokyu Department Store (東急百貨店, Tōkyū Hyakkaten)
    • 109 (Ichi-maru-kyū) (fashion oriented, Kantō region)
    • Tokyu Hands (東急ハンズ, Tōkyū Hanzu) (hobby oriented, nationwide)

Chūbu region edit

  • Daiwa (大和)
  • Entetsu Department Store (遠鉄百貨店, Entetsu Hyakkaten)
  • Meitetsu Department Store (名鉄百貨店, Meitetsu Hyakkaten)

Kansai region edit

  • Keihan Department Store (京阪百貨店, Keihan Hyakkaten)
  • Kintetsu Department Store (近鉄百貨店, Kintetsu Hyakkaten)
  • Sanyo Department Store (山陽百貨店, San'yō Hyakkaten)
  • Hanshin Department Store (阪神百貨店, Hanshin Hyakkaten)
  • yamatoyashiki (ヤマトヤシキ)
  • Fujii Daimaru (藤井大丸, Fujii Daimaru)

Chūgoku, Shikoku region edit

  • Tenmaya (天満屋)
  • Fukuya (福屋)
  • Chimakiya (ちまきや)
  • Ichibata Department Store (一畑百貨店, Ichibata Hyakkaten)

Kyūshū region edit

  • Iwataya (岩田屋) - part of Istean Mitsukoshi Holdings
  • Izutsuya (井筒屋)
  • Tokiwa (トキハ)
  • Tamaya Department Store (玉屋)
  • Hamaya (浜屋)
  • Tsuruya Department Store (鶴屋百貨店, Tsuruya Hyakkaten)
  • Yamakataya (山形屋)
  • Ryubo (リウボウ, Ryūbō)

Defunct in Japan edit

See also edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Department stores in Japan.

References edit

  1. ^ Matsuzakaya corporate history
  2. ^ Ishihara, Takemasa. "Meltdown of Department Stores as a Type of Business". RIETI. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Discover Kansai: Abeno Harukas". Osaka Info. Osaka Convention & Tourist Bureau. Retrieved 21 November 2023.
  4. ^ . WWD Japan. 2014-11-13. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2023-11-12.

January 01, 1970
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Department stores in Japan are referred to as hyakkaten 百貨店 or depato デパート an alteration of the English term Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi Tokyo An 1856 ukiyo e depicting Echigoya the current Mitsukoshi Contents 1 History 2 Product and service range 3 Famous department stores in Japan 3 1 Nationwide 3 2 Hokkaido 3 3 Kantō region 3 4 Chubu region 3 5 Kansai region 3 6 Chugoku Shikoku region 3 7 Kyushu region 3 8 Defunct in Japan 4 See also 5 ReferencesHistory editThe first modern style department store in Japan was Mitsukoshi founded in 1904 which has its root as a kimono store called Echigoya from 1673 However Matsuzakaya has an even longer history dating from 1611 The kimono store changed to a department store in 1910 In 1924 the Matsuzakaya store in Ginza allowed street shoes to be worn indoors something innovative at the time 1 These former kimono shop turned department stores dominated the market in its early department store history They sold or instead displayed luxurious product which contributed to their sophisticated atmospheres Some Japanese department stores were developed by railway companies There have been many private railway operators in the nation and from the 1920s they started to build department stores directly linked to their lines termini Both Seibu and Hankyu were developed by rail companies Since the 1980s Japanese department stores have been facing fierce competition from supermarkets and convenience stores Still depato are bastions of several aspects of cultural conservatism in the country Giving gift certificates for prestigious department stores is used as a formal present in Japan From 1991 to 2008 sales per square meter dropped significantly 43 in Osaka and 45 in Tokyo Despite this in the early 2010s in Osaka in particular there was a 50 increase in total floor space in the two key shopping districts of Umeda around JR Osaka Station and Minami Namba Shinsaibashi In Umeda West Japan Railiway Isetan ja opened a new 50 000 m2 538 196 sq ft flagship style store triggering major expansion by its neighbors Hankyu from 61 000 to 84 000 m2 and Daimaru from 40 000 to 64 000 m2 while Hanshin remained at 54 000 m2 In Minami Takashimaya expanded from 56 000 to 78 000 m2 and in Abeno Kintetsu grew from 48 000 to a whopping 100 000 m2 2 making it the largest department store in Japan 3 The resulting market saturation led West JR Isetan to close in 2015 less than 4 years after opening two thirds of the space was converted to midsize shops and rechristened LUCUA 1100 ja 4 Product and service range editDepartment stores in Japan generally offer a wide range of services and can include foreign exchange travel reservations ticket sales for local concerts and other events Due to their roots many Japanese department stores have sections devoted to kimono and traditional Japanese crafts including pottery and lacquerware The basement level usually has a grocery and food court and on the roof may be garden and aquatic supplies pets and a children s play area Operating hours are usually from 10 am to 8 pm Some close one day a week often a weekday Famous department stores in Japan editSome stores also have branches outside Japan Nationwide edit AEON イオン株式会社 AEON Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores 株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店 Daimaru 大丸 Matsuzakaya 松坂屋 Hands ハンズ Hanzu Hankyu Department Stores 阪急百貨店 Hankyu Hyakkaten Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings 株式会社三越伊勢丹ホールディングス Isetan 伊勢丹 Mitsukoshi 三越 Parco パルコ Paruko fashion oriented nationwide Sogo amp Seibu そごう 西武 Loft ロフト Rofuto hobby oriented nationwide Seibu Department Stores 西武百貨店 Seibu Hyakkaten Seiyu Group 西友グループ Sogo そごう Sogō Takashimaya 高島屋 Hokkaido edit Marui Imai 丸井今井 part of Istean Mitsukoshi Holdings Kantō region edit Keio Department Store 京王百貨店 Keiō Hyakkaten Marui 丸井 fashion oriented Lumine ルミネ Rumine fashion oriented Matsuya 松屋 Odakyu Department Store 小田急百貨店 Odakyu Hyakkaten Tobu Department Store 東武百貨店 Tōbu Hyakkaten Tokyu Department Store 東急百貨店 Tōkyu Hyakkaten 109 Ichi maru kyu fashion oriented Kantō region Tokyu Hands 東急ハンズ Tōkyu Hanzu hobby oriented nationwide Chubu region edit Daiwa 大和 Entetsu Department Store 遠鉄百貨店 Entetsu Hyakkaten Meitetsu Department Store 名鉄百貨店 Meitetsu Hyakkaten Kansai region edit Keihan Department Store 京阪百貨店 Keihan Hyakkaten Kintetsu Department Store 近鉄百貨店 Kintetsu Hyakkaten Sanyo Department Store 山陽百貨店 San yō Hyakkaten Hanshin Department Store 阪神百貨店 Hanshin Hyakkaten yamatoyashiki ヤマトヤシキ Fujii Daimaru 藤井大丸 Fujii Daimaru Chugoku Shikoku region edit Tenmaya 天満屋 Fukuya 福屋 Chimakiya ちまきや Ichibata Department Store 一畑百貨店 Ichibata Hyakkaten Kyushu region edit Iwataya 岩田屋 part of Istean Mitsukoshi Holdings Izutsuya 井筒屋 Tokiwa トキハ Tamaya Department Store 玉屋 Hamaya 浜屋 Tsuruya Department Store 鶴屋百貨店 Tsuruya Hyakkaten Yamakataya 山形屋 Ryubo リウボウ Ryubō Defunct in Japan edit Shirokiya 白木屋 Printemps Ginza プランタン銀座 Purantan Ginza from Yomiuri Group and Isetan Mitsukoshi Robinson Department Store ロビンソン百貨店 Robinson Hyakkaten from Sogo amp Seibu Yaohan Co Ltd 株式会社ヤオハン See also edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Department stores in Japan References edit Matsuzakaya corporate history Ishihara Takemasa Meltdown of Department Stores as a Type of Business RIETI Retrieved 21 November 2023 Discover Kansai Abeno Harukas Osaka Info Osaka Convention amp Tourist Bureau Retrieved 21 November 2023 大阪駅 三越伊勢丹 の看板下ろす 来春開業 ルクア1100 に8種のイセタン中型業態を出店 Osaka Station Mikoshi Isetan will open 8 kinds of Isetan branded medium sized stores in Lucua 1100 opening next spring WWD Japan 2014 11 13 Archived from the original on 2014 11 29 Retrieved 2023 11 12 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Department stores in Japan amp oldid 1218414924, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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