A specialty Japanese grocery store will open its first location outside of California in north Phoenix.
In November 2026, Osaka Marketplace will move into the shopping plaza at the intersection of Union Hills Drive and Seventh Street and begin construction, said Julia Li, the plaza’s property manager.
Founded in the Bay Area in 2021, Osaka Marketplace specializes in Japanese ingredients and prepared food. The 35,000-square-foot space will feature a fresh produce section, a sushi counter and a food court. The grocery store is expected to open in the second half of 2027…