Fukuoka PARCO, a major commercial complex in Tenjin, Fukuoka City, announced it will close its current building at the end of February 2027 due to structural aging and progress in surrounding redevelopment plans. The building originated as the former Iwataya main store, which opened in 1936 and long served as a landmark in central Tenjin. After Iwataya relocated, the structure underwent seismic reinforcement and reopened as Fukuoka PARCO in March 2010. The closure aligns with the city-led “Tenjin Big Bang” project, which will redevelop the area together with the neighboring Shintencho shopping arcade. Plans include a large mixed-use complex featuring a high-end hotel, offices, a live music venue, a museum, and a redesigned shopping street reflecting Shintencho’s character. PARCO said no temporary store will open during construction, and future re-entry remains undecided. The redevelopment is budgeted at about ¥189 billion and targets completion in fiscal 2030. Source: TNC News / PARCO official
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