Key Facts
• IKEA will close Harajuku and Shinjuku stores in early 2026.
• The closures are part of a strategy to focus on sustainable growth.
• IKEA plans to balance physical stores and online sales in Tokyo.
• After closures, IKEA Shibuya will be the only urban store in central Tokyo.
• IKEA Hiroshima is set to open in fall 2025, expanding its presence in Japan.
Summary
IKEA has announced the closure of its Harajuku and Shinjuku stores by early 2026 as part of a revised sales strategy in Tokyo. The company aims to focus on sustainable growth by balancing physical store operations with online sales. Following the closures, IKEA Shibuya will remain the sole urban store in central Tokyo. Additionally, IKEA plans to strengthen its presence in Japan with the opening of IKEA Hiroshima in fall 2025, emphasizing its commitment to becoming more accessible to customers nationwide.
