Osaka’s Kishiwada large complex “WHATAWON” announces 11 stores in “Shoreditch High Street”, a shopping area inspired by Britain’s Box Park, as the third store opening: Kii Minpo AGARA | Wakayama Prefecture news site

antiqua Co., Ltd.
Grand opening in May 2024. Directly across from Tonboike Park, which boasts 1 million visitors a year.It is a stay-type entertainment mall where you can enjoy outdoor activities such as camping and saunas, as well as entertainment such as live performances.

antiqua Co., Ltd. is the third store to open at “WHATAWON,” a completely cashless next-generation entertainment mall that is scheduled to open in Kishiwada, Osaka in May 2024.It is inspired by Box Park in the United Kingdom. We are pleased to announce 11 stores opening in the shopping area “Shoreditch High Street”.

“WHATAWON” is a new large-scale project undertaken by antiqua, whose main business is the apparel business. Originating from Minami-Osaka, the project was launched with the desire to create a world-class fashionable “stay-type entertainment mall” that everyone can enjoy, and construction will begin in 2022, with a grand opening scheduled for soon.

Large retail area “WBOX”, shopping area “Shoreditch High Street”, large food hall “Gourman’s”, seafood and gourmet food delivered directly from Hokkaido, dishes delivered by authentic Italian chefs, etc. We have introduced stores opening in various areas such as the food marche area “Food Marche” and “MAIN GATE”, but the third area where we will be announcing stores is inspired by Box Park in the UK. “Shoreditch High Street” shopping area. The following 11 stores will open on Shoreditch High Street, which is lined with a variety of stores ranging from merchandise to food and beverages.
[Shoreditch High Street]Introduction of store openings

Gyutto

A one-of-a-kind “hang-out flower shop” produced by an apparel company. As a “hanaban shop filled with passion” that combines flowers and apparel, we deliver craft experiences to everyone. We also have cafe and self-photo content available. This is a restaurant that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and genders. Please enjoy it with your loved ones.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gyutto_whatawon/
Bisque

Bisque is a children’s clothing store with its main store in Nara. Opened the second store in Kishiwada. We also sell baby and kids clothes in sizes 60 to 140, as well as clothes for adults that can be coordinated with parents and children. We carry original products with a simple natural taste, as well as overseas children’s clothing from Korea and Europe.
Web: https://bisque.official.ec/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bisque._.shop/
Mamma Mamma donuts

A donut shop using soy milk and okara that opened in Fujiidera City in 2014. We choose ingredients that are as safe as possible based on the concept of snacks that mothers want their children to eat. These donuts have a gentle flavor and are made with wheat flour from Hokkaido as the main ingredient, eggs from Tokushima Prefecture, soy milk and okara, honey from Canada, and refined sugar from Kagoshima Prefecture, which is rich in minerals. We make these donuts with all our heart, so that people can connect with each other through cute, round-shaped sweets called donuts, and have fun spending time together.
Web: https://mammadoughnuts.stores.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamma_doughnut/
BOTA GROUND

Just one plant may make your life better. Why not start with what you can do within your reach, such as ecology, organics, and slow living? Plants continue to change slowly. Discover the joy of nurturing nature and landscapes together. I’m sure your life will be enriched.
Web: https://www.jihee.jp/shop
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jihee_garden/
greenery smoothie&bowls

The owner discovered the “acai bowl” in Hawaii. From there, I became addicted to acai, and the greenery menu was created. For a sustainable future, all menu items are plant-based and use organic and fair trade ingredients as much as possible. We offer ethical smoothies and sweets that are free of additives and colored sugar.
Web: https://greenerykobe-jpn.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenery_kobejpn/
Sankaku crepe

Sankaku Crepe is a premium crepe and soft serve ice cream specialty store. The best crepe made with Hokkaido wheat “Haruyutaka”, “Yotsuba Butter”, and “Ryu no Tamago” eggs. The creation of crepes that are both delicious in taste and appearance, made with exquisite combinations and techniques. After ordering, we will carefully grill your food and serve it right in front of you.
Web: https://sankaku.route9.co.jp/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sankaku_crepe/
NiDhi-WHATAWON

NiDhi is a Sanskrit word that means “nine treasures” and is spelled out in mythology. Since ancient times in India, people have given names to precious treasures that are born to express their wishes. Things that never change and things that change, created from Indian handicrafts. We have carefully selected items from all over India through our own channels for many years, including Indian cotton clothes, leather bags, embroidered and woven stoles, cute elephant and Ganesha figurines, and healing singing balls and tinsha.
Web: https://www.nidhi.shop/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nidhi.shop/
Baum Order Furniture

Baum is a custom-made furniture shop located in Minami-Osaka. We manufacture original furniture and fittings in our own workshop using solid wood, iron, brass, and genuine leather that will change over time. Based on the concept of “a considerate furniture store,” we flexibly respond to customers’ detailed requests (changes in size and specifications, full orders).
Web: https://www.baum-furniture.co.jp/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/baum.furniture/

Asia Workshop (★Image will be provided later)

An interior shop with the concept of “bringing an Asian resort to everyday life.” In addition to miscellaneous goods, furniture, and rugs, we also offer total solutions for the entire room, including flooring and wall materials. Choose from the traditional and beautiful Asian resort style or the latest fresh Asian resort style. I hope you find something special for you. Through the interior, we will deliver the comfort and excitement that you would feel at an Asian resort.
Web: https://asia-kobo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asiakobo.official/
Peace Music Farm & International School Organic vegetables, guitar and international school

We offer fresh organic vegetables grown without the use of pesticides. We have a carefully selected selection of vegetables that have passed strict standards and have received organic JAS certification, as well as vegetables that have received Osaka Eco Agricultural Products Certification. Enjoy the different tastes of vegetables. We mainly sell vegetables produced by Tadashi Nakano, representative of Organic Osaka, who works to promote organic farming in Osaka. In addition to the pleasure of eating delicious food with peace of mind, we also have guitar and ukulele classes, and an after school and international school (unlicensed childcare facility) with three main pillars: English, music, and outdoor activities.
WEB: https://whatawon.co.jp/shopinfo/peace-music-farm/
*Scheduled to open in July 2024
Sommelier@Gift

Sommelier@Gift, which has won numerous awards consecutively in famous e-commerce malls such as Rakuten Market, Yahoo! Shopping, and au Pay Market, has finally opened its first brick-and-mortar store nationwide! We have landed at the much-talked-about shopping mall “WHATAWON” with our original sweets “+Cheese”, which has been thoroughly researched into consumer needs and embodies those ideals!
Web: https://www.bellevie-inc.co.jp/shop/default.aspx
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sommelier_gift/
We are also looking for POPUP!

We are now accepting applications for the “POPUP slot” for stores who would like to join in the excitement of WHATAWON, which will be grandly opened in May 2024!
■POPUP period: After Wednesday, April 15, 2024 *POPUP period starts from 2 weeks.
■Store location: Shoreditch High Street
■Please contact us for POPUP details.
https://whatawon.co.jp/contact/

Address: 1-32 Kishinokacho, Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture
Site area: Approximately 8,740 tsubo (29,000 square meters)
Access: 5 minutes by car from Kishiwada Izumi IC on the Hanwa Expressway
Expected number of visitors: 1.54 million people/year
Opening: Pre-opening on April 15, 2024 / Grand opening on May 1, 2024

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