Tokyo Central is bringing a large-format Japanese grocery to Emeryville, adding a specialty anchor to the East Bay retail mix. The Southern California–based chain, known for combining a full-service Japanese market with prepared foods and household goods, is opening a new location at Bay Street, repurposing former big-box retail space. The store will introduce a daily-needs, culturally specific concept into a mixed-use environment already driven by dining, entertainment and residential traffic
By Brandmarch1 min read
The opening reflects continued demand for international and specialty grocers as anchors — particularly in dense, diverse trade areas where food retail supports repeat visits and strengthens overall center performance.
https://www.berkeleyside.org/2026/01/30/tokyo-central-emeryville-japanese-grocery-opening
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