Japan's First Permanent Star Wars Official Store Opens in October
The announcement gives Japanese fans a permanent physical Star Wars retail presence for the first time, timed ahead of the franchise's 50th anniversary in 2027.
Reporting from 1 source: Denfaminicogamer.
Benelic Corporation announced Japan's first permanent Star Wars official store, STAR WARS STORE by BENELIC. It opens October 1, 2026 at Ikebukuro PARCO in Tokyo, with a second location at LUCUA South in Osaka in November 2026. The stores launch ahead of the franchise's 50th anniversary in 2027 and will sell merchandise alongside a corner where select items can be customized.
Benelic Corporation, which operates the store, said the space is designed to feel like entering the Star Wars galaxy. The yellow logo is meant to evoke the opening crawl that begins each film. Beyond merchandise, the store will include an experience corner where customers can customize select items to their preferred design.
The Ikebukuro location sits on the 6th floor of PARCO's main building and runs 11:00 to 21:00. The Osaka store, on the 12th floor of LUCUA South, runs 10:00 to 20:00. Further details will be announced through the official site and social media.
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- Denfaminicogamer 日本初『スター・ウォーズ』オフィシャルストアの常設店がオープン決定。10月1日より池袋PARCO、11月中に大阪・ルクア サウスにて