"LOPIA JAPAN", the number one supermarket from Japan, has officially opened its first branch in Thailand at "Central Chaengwattana," creating an experience under the concept of "Food Theme Park". It brings authentic Japanese flavors and quality to Thai consumers, allowing them to enjoy genuine Japanese cuisine without traveling to Japan. The highlight products include premium quality "Wagyu beef" and "sushi" at affordable prices.

Mr. Hitoshi Mizumoto, a director of LOPIA and head of the Asia regional office, revealed that the Japanese food expert supermarket "LOPIA JAPAN" officially opened its first branch on February 11, 2026, on the G floor of "Central Chaengwattana". The supermarket focuses on importing and distributing products from Japan across five departments: meat department, fruits and vegetables department, seafood department, prepared foods department, and processed products department, all packed with deliciousness and freshness in a space of 1,000 square meters.

The business philosophy of LOPIA JAPAN is "Valuable products at accessible prices". The company is committed to providing products with the same quality at lower prices, and products at the same price will be offered with better quality, aiming to provide the best for consumers. The expansion of LOPIA JAPAN abroad is driven by the desire to "spread Japanese food worldwide" and create stores where everyone can "experience Japan without traveling to Japan", accompanied by the atmosphere of a "Food Theme Park" that brings joy, fun, love, and heartfelt connections that make customers want to return.

Mr. Mizumoto continued that the highlight products in the LOPIA JAPAN supermarket that Thai shoppers should not miss include premium quality "Wagyu beef" imported from Japan. LOPIA JAPAN has its own management system for purchasing and processing beef, allowing for effective quality and price control, ready to create the phenomenon of "Wagyu revolution" for the first time in Thailand, enabling Thai people to savor Wagyu beef at an affordable price. Another must-try highlight is the "large sushi" made with fresh ingredients from the sea, such as tuna and scallops, with thick, generous portions that are worth every bite, accompanied by rice seasoned with authentic Japanese vinegar to provide the most authentic experience. Additionally, LOPIA JAPAN imports various fresh and dry products, seasonings, and foods made from genuine Japanese ingredients, such as strawberries, apples, sweet potatoes, pizza, cheesecake, pudding, sauces, etc., waiting for Thai consumers to choose and enjoy every day.

The LOPIA JAPAN supermarket is part of the retail business of the "OIC Group", which operates in various industries, including livestock, food production, and import-export. In the fiscal year ending February 2026, the OIC Group achieved sales of 521 billion yen. Currently, LOPIA JAPAN has 139 branches in Japan (*as of February 11, 2026) and won the "Best of Super 2025" award in July 2025, recognizing it as the number one supermarket in Japan, guaranteeing quality and satisfaction from Japanese consumers and ready to bring the same experience to international branches.

Mr. Mizumoto discussed the international market expansion of LOPIA JAPAN, stating that the company began its first international expansion in Taiwan in January 2023 and has successfully opened 9 branches in less than three years. Thailand is the second country outside Japan and the first in Southeast Asia for LOPIA JAPAN.

"Currently, Taiwan serves as a model for our international market strategy, using various strategies to successfully create awareness among consumers that our food products are superior in both quality and taste. Once customers recognize the value we offer, the LOPIA JAPAN supermarket in Taiwan has become extremely popular, leading to a limit on the number of customers allowed in the store at a time. We believe we can create the same phenomenon in Thailand," Mr. Mizumoto concluded.