Fukuoka Now attended the pre-opening event at the new Kitakyushu Costco warehouse located in Yahatanishi-ku. Hundreds of VIP guests, suppliers and staff attended. Costco co-founder Jim Sinegal and other executives for head office were in attendance, as was Ken Theriault, Country Manager, Japan \u2013 the man who opened the very first Costco in Japan in Hisayama, Fukuoka back in 1999. So, what’s new and how does the Kitakyushu Costco compare to Hisayama? Here’s a few points – and check out the photo gallery!<\/p>\n
The Kitakyushu warehouse:<\/strong> Address: 1-2-12 Honjogakkendai, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.
\n\u2022 is slightly larger than Hisayama
\n\u2022 has over 900 parking spaces
\n\u2022 has a prescription drug counter
\n\u2022 has a much larger and more comfortable hearing aid testing facility.
\n\u2022 has the tire shop is inside the same building as the warehouse
\n\u2022 serves Pepsi, not Coca Cola drinks (other warehouse will switch soon too)
\n\u2022 is the only warehouse to stock and sell the premium USDA Prime Beef (in addition to USDA Choice and USDA Select brands) – for now.
\n\u2022 has 30~40 Kitakyushu opening specials – look for the yellow signs – for the next 2 week period
\n\u2022 has giant Costco Teddy Bears in stock (now, but you’ll have to hurry!)
\n\u2022 is selling locally grown flower, such as roses from Yame, Fukuoka.<\/p>\n
\nHours: 10am~8pm
\nGoogle map link: http:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3qPvO<\/a><\/p>\n