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Exciting News: Wakayama Loft Set to Open

On July 3, 2026, Loft Co., Ltd. will launch the much-anticipated "Wakayama Loft" on the second floor of Aeon Mall Wakayama, marking its first-ever establishment in Wakayama Prefecture. Located in the vibrant city of Wakayama, Aeon Mall Wakayama has been a shopping destination since its opening in 2014, drawing customers not only from local areas but also from as far as Osaka and Hannan City.

With its first-ever store in Wakayama, the Loft aims to enhance the mall's appeal by offering a wide array of lifestyle products that reflect the latest trends, seasonal items, and innovative lifestyle suggestions to the local community. The store promises to deliver an exhilarating shopping experience where patrons can easily discover new and exciting items.

Store Details and Product Range

Spanning approximately 261 tsubo (about 863 square meters), the new Loft store will feature a modern layout that caters to easy browsing in one spacious floor. The store will stock around 19,100 diverse products categorized into four key segments: stationery with 9,100 items, health goods with 6,500 items, variety goods with 2,500 items, and lifestyle goods with 1,000 items, thus offering both trendy and timeless products.

Exclusive Commemorative Products and Collaborations

To celebrate the opening of Wakayama Loft, the store will hold special promotional events featuring exclusive merchandise created in collaboration with beloved local businesses.

Collaboration with IDe Shoten

One unique collaboration will be with the renowned ramen shop, IDe Shoten, which has delighted customers since its founding in 1953. The store will offer three limited-edition products featuring their famous Chuka Soba design, including:

• - Double Acrylic Keychain: 715 yen
• - A5 Clear File: 385 yen
• - Soebumisen with Chuka Soba Cat Design: 385 yen

Collaboration with Hanayama Onsen

Additionally, visitors can look forward to products designed in partnership with Hanayama Onsen, a natural hot spring with over 1,200 years of history. Exclusive items include:

• - Locker Key Style Acrylic Keychain: 880 yen
• - Die-Cut Sticker: 440 yen
• - Soebumisen with Onsen Cat Design: 385 yen

Cool Summer Products to Stay Comfortable

To help provide relief during the hot summer months, Wakayama Loft will feature innovative and practical products, including:

• - Portable Jet Fan with Umbrella Clip from Owl Tech: 3,058 yen
• - Professional UV Spray with cooling properties from Ya-man: 1,870 yen

Moreover, the store will showcase a variety of rain and sun umbrellas that are compact and durable, perfect for any weather. Some featured items include:

• - Magical Tech Protection Tough 12-rib Umbrella from Moonbat: 6,600 yen
• - Wpc. Shade Mini Umbrella: 4,620 yen

Special Opening Campaigns and Promotions

Wakayama Loft is set to offer exciting campaigns to celebrate its grand opening:
1. Loft App User Exclusive: Users of the Loft app can enjoy a 5% discount on purchases exceeding 1,000 yen (tax excluded) when they favorite the Wakayama Loft store. This offer is available from July 3 to July 12, 2026.
2. Original Loft Tote Bag Giveaway: The first 2,000 customers who spend 3,000 yen (including tax) or more will receive a limited-edition tote bag featuring the illustrations from the design unit "COCHAE," available exclusively at Wakayama Loft.

Store Overview

• - Store Name: Wakayama Loft
• - Opening Date: July 3, 2026
• - Location: 2nd floor, Aeon Mall Wakayama, 23 Fujitodai, Wakayama City
• - Store Size: Approximately 261 tsubo (about 863 square meters)
• - Operating Hours: 10 AM to 9 PM
• - Holiday Schedule: Aligns with Aeon Mall Wakayama's closure dates.

About Aeon Mall Wakayama

• - Opening Date: March 16, 2014
• - Management: Aeon Mall Co., Ltd.
• - Store Size: Approximately 69,000 square meters
• - Number of Tenants: Approximately 180 stores (expected for 2024)
• - Operating Hours: 10 AM to 9 PM; Parking available for 3,500 vehicles
• - Access: A short walk from Nankai Main Line Wakayama University-mae (Fujitodai) Station

With an array of unique products and exciting opening events, Wakayama Loft promises to be a fresh addition to the local shopping scene and is set to enliven the Aeon Mall Wakayama experience. Make sure to mark your calendars for this grand opening and enjoy the exclusive offerings the store will have!