Japan Expert Shopping Guide This image illustrates Ito-Yokado’s basic approach to business. We started as a small sapling and grew into a large tree over 100 We aim to be a sincere We aim to be a sincere We aim to be a sincere In 2020, Ito-Yokado years. The doves on the tree’s branches represent all the company that company that our business company that stakeholders of our company—customers, business partners, our customers trust. partners, shareholders and our employees trust. and employees—who are gathered peacefully and keep our local communities trust. business going. will anniversary celebrate th as its 100 Products from the 1980’s Japan’s largest supers Did you one of tores know? 100 th Anniversary 2020 1st logo The history of 1958 -1964 Ito-Yokado opens our logo in a multi-story building occupying With your support, we celebrate the basement floor to the 6th floor. The Ito-Yokado logo design It stocks everything from features a dove, a symbol our 100th anniversary! 2nd logo 1964 -1972 everyday household items to of peace. It has been used clothes and groceries. since 1958. 2007 In the current logo, blue 1967 means a clear sky (future), Current logo 1972 onward We begin selling products under our original red means passion, and The company brand is born. “Seven Premium” brand white means sincerity. Originally a clothing store, 2011 we started with apparel Starting with only before expanding our lineup to food 49 items, Seven Premium 2013 and basic necessities. has since expanded to over 4,000 items including food, 2015 Surprisingly, there’s The first store in Kitasenju was small, with This laid the foundation for still a store in this only 6.6 square meters of retail space. everyday goods, “Seven Premium” today! and clothing. We receive the “Gold Product location! Safety Company” award 19 74 1968 7-Eleven opens Ito-Yokado occupies the tallest in Japan building in the Kita-Senju area! Ito-Yokado wins 1997 gold three times, 1920 1946 and is recognized as a 1964 The first overseas store opens "Gold Product Safety Company". Meugaya Yohinten is established The store is reopened in the Senju area Ito-Yokado around the time of in Chengdu, China We are highly-rated by our customers for our commitment in the Asakusa area of Tokyo of Tokyo due to the 2nd logo design wartime damage to product safety. 1971 The company name changes to 2005 1958 its current name, Ito-Yokado Ario Soga, the first large-scale 1948 The white dove Ario shopping center, opens for business 1940 Yokado Co., Ltd. is established is for sincerity, blue is Yokado Clothing Store The store sign changes from Chinese The first store logo is born for a clear sky, characters to katakana (Japanese characters)! and red is opens for business The dove, for passion. a symbol of peace, is chosen for This is the first of 19 the logo. The logo currently in use is born Ario shopping centers to open across Japan! The mall is centered around Ito-Yokado and houses a diverse array of tenants. 2 3 When you travel, you must visit Ito-Yokado! Reason It has the most comprehensive selection of hand-picked souvenirs in the country major Ito-Yokado offers a wide range of regional gifts from every part of Japan. No Osaka Here matter where you go, you’ll have the pleasure of buying ramen, biscuits, and are 7reasons why! other super popular national products. The time-honored superstore Ito-Yokado is loved by many Japanese people. Founded in 1920, it is the king of all Japanese superstores. With branch locations all over the country, it has ▲ Ito- everything you need from food and fresh fruit to popular name-brand cosmetics. Yokado No matter where you travel in Japan, Ito-Yokado lets you shop with the same comfort as a local shopper. Abeno Hokkaido Aomori ▲ Ario Sapporo Reason Reason ▲ Ito-Yokado Hirosaki Its spacious shopping area is suitable It's a one-stop shop that for the whole family accommodates your every need The ultra-spacious shopping space is a guaranteed Food, clothing, cosmetics, medicine, daily necessities, stationery, even pet design of Ito-Yokado. To give every member of the family supplies—you can satisfy all your shopping needs in this one-stop shop. There a chance to enjoy their shopping experience, the are also traditional and seasonal Japanese products such as Hina dolls, yukata, Reason superstore has designed wheelchair and stroller rental and so on. Once you step foot into Ito-Yokado, you’re destined to become a Reason facilities that serve the comfort of each customer. repeat customer. It's beloved and supported by Japanese people You can satisfy your shopping and Ito-Yokado is a long-established superstore that offers high-quality products at dining needs at the same time reasonable prices. Japan's people are deeply enamored with this superstore and keep returning to shop here. The shop has adopted the most rigorous This superstore is not only for shopping. The food court at Ito-Yokado is standards to manage its fresh produce, such as introducing a fruit sweetness also full of carefully-selected culinary items. After shopping, you can system that tests sugar content and publishes the values daily. It also has enjoy the convenience and delicious flavors of the in-store restaurants. connections with farms and wholesalers all over the country and can provide ▲ Grand Tree Musashi Kosugi seasonal products at the earliest opportunity. Rooftop garden ▲ Ario Sapporo Baby room Take a look! Reason Reason Dozens of limited-edition products are only available here Only Japan experts know this little Ito-Yokado is a tax-free shop secret. Seven & i group including Ito- Yokado often collaborates with KOSE, For overseas customers, the shop provides tax-free services. You can receive a FANCL, Glico, and other quality big- tax refund directly in-store. name brands from all over Japan to create new and limited-edition offers. It has launched some amazing exclusive products that are only No service fee available for purchase at Ito-Yokado. 4 5 Take-out Gourmet Bursting with sweet juices! Different juicy fruits are available to enjoy each season Confections with the classic Bitter chocolate Japanese flavor of in chic packaging, matcha green tea! a hit product. A large variety of Japanese seasonings! There are many different types and flavors of cup ramen in Japan. They’re great as gifts or as a midnight snack in your hotel room! Yakitori grilled skewers packed with meaty flavor! Desserts only available at Ito-Yokado All fresh! Tuna, salmon, shrimp, and more! Box lunches with salmon, tempura, and other Japanese food. These desserts are made with seasonal ingredients and will brighten your mood the moment they reach your mouth♪ Fresh sushi and fruit, and box lunches with Japanese, Chinese, or Western food for parties in your hotel room! Every year, August 10 is “Ito-Yokado Day.” This limited-edition chirashi sushi (rice bowl topped with sashimi and other ingredients) was Take-out Gourmet prepared for "Ito-Yokado Day" 2019. Ito-Yokado sushi is made in-store for optimum freshness! *Photos are for illustrative purposes only. 6 *Certain branch stores may not carry certain products. 7 *Product packaging may vary. *Please accept our apologies if certain products are out of stock. Kawaii cute things, popular cosmetics and medicines We have tons of “kawaii” goods including cosmetics, Ito-Yokado medicines and supplements! limited-edition Jointly developed with They make great gifts for An all-in-one gel with four products! Shiseido. The elegant friends and family back home!! functions: as a facial toner, packaging and refined lotion, serum and mask fragrances make them popular High-density, carbonated beauty creams for smooth skin♥ Lots of famous brands including KOSE and Shiseido Pink eye drops to carry around and show off Compact travel sets for trying skin care in small amounts Almost everything is available, including stomach medicine, medical patches, and popular supplements Sheet face masks with popular Japanese comic characters on the packaging High-quality and low-cost cosmetics will have you looking cute! Come get these Kawaii must-have items !! ute things, popular cosmetics and medicines c Large openings make it easy to take things out! *Photos are for illustrative purposes only. 8 *Certain branch stores may not carry certain products. 9 *Product packaging may vary. *Please accept our apologies if certain products are out of stock. For families You never know what you'll get! You’ll find rows of capsule toy machines ↓Ito-Yokado Omori at Ario Sapporo A huge selection of Ito-Yokado is full of convenient facilities and services to help parents and cute kids clothing kids enjoy their shopping experience! Make use of a baby room for feeding and they’ll want to wear every day! Milk bottles changing diapers, a food court equipped with low tables and chairs for kids, and mugs are safe a rooftop garden for the whole family, and more! because they’re ←↓ made in Japan Ario Sapporo This Hello Kitty-decorated baby room is a space where moms, babies, and kids can relax. Feel free to use this room during your shopping trip♪ The toy train corner is a hit with kids The cute Hello Kitty house is a popular spot for photos! Not only does the rooftop garden have lots of plants and a comfortable lawn, it’s also equipped with a slide mountain and pencil maze. Take a break from shopping and play to your heart’s content. Bug bite relief patches The latest popular toys decorated with cartoon and games also make characters delightful gifts for kids back home ←↑↓ GRAND TREE Musashi Kosugi Animal water bottles that kids love We have a great selection Ito-Yokado of convenient baby goods to support ↑ Low tables and chairs Abeno moms and dads, such as milk bottles for children make eating and mugs.