TOKYO, Apr 4, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Global apparel retailer UNIQLO announces the opening of the UNIQLO Yodobashi Akiba Store in the Akihabara area of Tokyo, Japan's famous electronics district. The store, opening on Friday April 14 in the iconic Yodobashi Akiba Building, will be the largest UNIQLO ever in this celebrated neighborhood. To commemorate this highly-anticipated opening, customers can enjoy a special instore range of novelty and collaborative items with a uniquely Akihabara ("Akiba") flavor.Clothing items and household goods essential for daily life in one convenient location
UNIQLO Yodobashi Akiba will occupy the 7th floor of the Yodobashi Akiba Building, with electronics retailer Yodobashi Camera on floors 1-6. The electronics and appliances sold by Yodobashi Camera are essential for everyday life - much like LifeWear from UNIQLO, clothing designed to make everyone's life better. Items will be presented with coordinated displays in combination with household appliances and electronics to represent typical scenes from daily life.
About Akihabara
Lined with stores selling household appliances, IT equipment, and other consumer electronics, Akihabara - also known to locals as "Akiba" - is a global center for games, anime, idols, and other subcultures, attracting a wide range of people from around the world. In recent years, Akihabara has also become known as a center for business and gourmet dining.
Giveaway of BIG TIROL in an original box design
During the three-day opening period from Friday, April 14th through Sunday, April 16th, customers visiting the store will receive as a gift a box of TIROL chocolate with an original design. Headquartered in Akihabara, TIROL CHOCO Co., Ltd. created and sells TIROL chocolates, a fun snack that continues to put smiles on faces. The company is collaborating with UNIQLO to commemorate the opening of the UNIQLO Yodobashi Akiba Store, with the first 3,000 customers each day eligible to receive a special "BIG TIROL" box, featuring an original UNIQLO design and containing 12 pieces of TIROL chocolate.
Giant capsule machine prize lottery
During the three-day opening period from Friday, April 14th through Sunday, April 16th, a giant capsule prize machine will be placed in the open square in front of the Yodobashi Akiba Building entrance. Customers who spend 5,000 yen or more at UNIQLO Yodobashi Akiba will be able to spin the machine to participate in a prize draw, with prizes including household appliances from Yodobashi Camera, and items from popular nearby stores.
Exclusive in-store announcements by voice actress Megumi Ogata
From the opening day of UNIQLO Yodobashi Akiba, voice announcements for the store will be provided by popular voice actress (and Akihabara native) Megumi Ogata. The famous actress has voiced characters in many legendary anime series, including Neon Genesis Evangelion, Yu-Gi-Oh! and Sailor Moon. Additionally, in the week prior to the opening (from Friday, April 7), Ms. Ogata will feature in advertisements for UNIQLO Yodobashi Akiba shown on the outdoor screen of the Yodobashi Akiba Building.
Full press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/82778/