Japanese Grocery Chain Osaka Marketplace Expands to Arizona

The California-based store known for its selection of imported Japanese goods plans to open a new location in north Phoenix.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 12:52am

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Osaka Marketplace, a Japanese grocery store founded in California with two existing locations in the state, is expanding to Arizona. The store will open a new outpost in north Phoenix at the 808 Union Hills Plaza near 7th Street and Union Hills Drive, with an expected opening timeline of 6-12 months after the current tenant vacates the space in October.

Why it matters

The arrival of Osaka Marketplace in Arizona represents the continued growth and popularity of specialty international grocery stores catering to diverse consumer tastes. As the Phoenix metro area becomes more ethnically diverse, the new Japanese market is poised to serve the local community's demand for hard-to-find imported goods from Japan.

The details

Osaka Marketplace is known for offering a wide selection of Japanese-imported products including liquor, produce, seafood, cosmetics, and other specialty items. The new north Phoenix location will take over the space currently occupied by another tenant, who is expected to move out in October. Construction on the new Osaka Marketplace store is then slated to take 6-12 months before the grand opening.

  • The current tenant at the 808 Union Hills Plaza location is expected to move out in October 2026.
  • Osaka Marketplace plans to open the new north Phoenix store 6-12 months after the current tenant vacates the space.

The players

Osaka Marketplace

A Japanese grocery store chain founded in California that offers a wide selection of imported Japanese goods including liquor, produce, seafood, cosmetics, and other specialty items. The company currently has two locations in California and is now expanding to Arizona.

808 Union Hills Plaza

A shopping center located near 7th Street and Union Hills Drive in north Phoenix, Arizona where Osaka Marketplace will be opening a new store location.

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What’s next

Osaka Marketplace is expected to begin construction on the new north Phoenix store location within 6-12 months after the current tenant vacates the 808 Union Hills Plaza space in October 2026.

The takeaway

The expansion of Osaka Marketplace to Arizona demonstrates the growing demand for specialty international grocery stores that cater to the diverse tastes and preferences of local communities. As the Phoenix metro area becomes more ethnically diverse, the new Japanese market is poised to serve residents' desire for hard-to-find imported goods from Japan.