Key Facts
• Meitetsu Railway to open ‘Ichi* Building’ in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, by 2025.
• The building will replace the former Meitetsu Department Store Ichinomiya, closed in January 2024.
• Structure: 7 floors above ground, 1 basement, total area of 31,000 square meters.
• Tenants include supermarket ‘Lopia,’ lifestyle store ‘Loft,’ and ‘MUJI.’
• Basement: Amusement facility ‘Apina’ with crane and sports games.
• 1st floor: New concept store by Meitetsu Living Research Institute and ‘MUJI.’
• 2nd floor: ‘Loft’ lifestyle store.
• 4th floor: Supermarket ‘Lopia,’ connected to parking facilities.
• 5th floor: Multi-brand store featuring ‘Daiso,’ ‘Standard Products,’ and ‘Threeppy.’
• 6th and 7th floors: Offices, service stores, and clinics.
• Exterior design inspired by Ichinomiya’s textile industry history, resembling an automated loom.
• Meitetsu Department Store Ichinomiya peaked at $112 million annual sales but closed due to competition.
Summary
Meitetsu Railway is set to open the ‘Ichi* Building’ in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, by 2025, replacing the former Meitetsu Department Store Ichinomiya. The 7-story building, with a total area of 31,000 square meters, will feature a variety of tenants, including ‘Lopia,’ ‘Loft,’ and ‘MUJI.’ The basement will house the amusement facility ‘Apina,’ while the upper floors will include offices, clinics, and service stores. The building’s design pays homage to Ichinomiya’s textile industry heritage, resembling an automated loom. The department store, which closed in January 2024, once achieved $112 million in annual sales but succumbed to competition from suburban shopping centers and e-commerce.
