Mitsuwa Marketplace (Chicago Store)
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Mitsuwa Marketplace is a Japanese shopping center located in Arlington Heights, Illinois. It is referred to as Mitsuwa Marketplace - Chicago. It is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and stays open on all holidays.
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[edit] Trivia
- Mitsuwa is the largest Japanese Marketplace in the Midwest USA. The Chicago store is one of two that are located east of the Rockies.
- This Mitsuwa, like those in other states, was formerly known as Yaohan.
- Mitsuwa is part of a number of Japanese businesses located in Arlington Heights, the others being primarily Japanese Restaurants.
- "True World Market" has a sister store, called "One World Market" that remains open in Novi, Michigan, near Detroit.
[edit] Food court
The food court has many traditional foods, such as sushi, tempura, noodles, etc. The restaurants are:
- Otafuku-tei
- Kayaba
- Santoka Ramen
- Jockey
- Daikichi Sushi
- Pastry House Hippo
- Mama House
[edit] Travel agency
Mitsuwa also has a travel agency named JTB.
[edit] Entertainment
There are two entertainment shops in Mitsuwa. They are:
- JBC Video (Japanese video rental store)
- Sanseido Book Store (Japanese book shop)
[edit] Cellular phone service
A cell phone store is also located there too. It is called Galaxy Wireless.
[edit] China
Mitsuwa had a china store called Utsuwa no Yakata. This store is closed as of April 1, 2006, and will be replaced by another business that is set to open on April 30, 2006.
[edit] Health and body
There are two great shops for one's health and body needs. They are:
- Shiseido (Japanese cosmetics store)
- Super Health (vitamins and other health supplements)
[edit] Realty
There is also a Japanese realty shop called Suzuki Realty.
[edit] External links
- Mitsuwa Marketplace - Chicago Store (English)
- Mitsuwa Marketplace - Chicago Store (Japanese)
