Yamaya will open the mentai France specialty store “Hakata no Aji Yamaya” and new brand “FLA-LAB” simultaneously at Canal City Hakata. The stores will offer limited-edition versions of the signature mentai France product and the new brand’s fruit drink, “Mochuuru.” The opening date is 11 November 2026.
やまやコミュニケーションズ announced that it will open “Hakata no Aji Yamaya” and the new brand “FLA-LAB” simultaneously on Basement 1 of Canal City Hakata in Fukuoka. The stores will open on 11 November 2026, operate from 10:00 to 21:00, and have no regular closing days. The two stores will share a register.
“Hakata no Aji Yamaya” will offer 5 varieties of mentai France for takeaway, including products exclusive to Canal City Hakata. “FLA-LAB” will offer “Mochuuru,” a fruit drink combining fruit, jelly and plant-based lactic acid bacteria.
The signature “Mochuuru” drink will be available in flavors including Amaou strawberry, strawberry milk, pear, apple, mandarin orange and matcha banana. Fruits from Japan and overseas will be carefully selected based on the expertise of 果樹蔵.
To commemorate the opening, a promotional campaign will offer benefits including extra mentaiko and persimmon gifts for customers who follow the stores on social media, as well as triple points for visit stamps. A special event will be held on 11 November, “Mentai France Day.”