Polka Tenmaya Happy Town

Polka Tenmaya Happy Town (ポルカ天満屋ハピータウン) is a shopping center located in the central area of Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by the Polka Cooperative (協同組合ポルカ), a cooperative based in Takahashi. The center opened in 1990 and underwent a large-scale renovation in November 2015. Its name combines the local "Polka" identity with the Tenmaya supermarket brand, which serves as a key anchor tenant. The facility is a two-level community shopping center. The first floor includes the Polka food hall, Takahashi Furusato Market, a Little Mermaid bakery, Sunny Drug, shoe retailer Kishi Moto, cleaning service Rabbit, and various food and service tenants such as Mos Burger, Suwaki Koraku Chinese Soba, and a Docomo Shop satellite. The second floor houses Daiso, Nitori, a PC school, a children's classroom, and a civic exchange corner, among others. The center also includes a food court and event spaces used for community activities. Polka Tenmaya Happy Town functions as a local retail hub for Takahashi, offering groceries, fashion, household goods, dining, and services. It is open generally year-round, with operating hours from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., though individual stores may vary. The center maintains an official website and blog, and it hosts seasonal sales and events, such as aquarium experiences and workshops for families. The center has been used as a filming location for the 2006 movie "The Star of Prefecture Government" (県庁の星), where it appeared as the supermarket "Manten-do Hamamachi Store." Over the years, some tenants have changed, reflecting the evolving retail mix, but the center remains an active commercial facility in the region.

Polka Tenmaya Happy Town opened in 1990 in the central area of Takahashi, Okayama Prefecture, as a shopping center operated by the Polka Cooperative. The cooperative is based in Takahashi and manages the facility. The center was developed to serve as a local retail hub, combining a supermarket anchor with a variety of specialty tenants. In November 2015, the center underwent a large-scale renovation. This renewal updated the tenant mix and facilities, and it is noted as a significant event in the center's history. The renovation helped maintain the center's relevance in the local retail landscape. Over the years, the tenant roster has evolved. Past tenants have included Best Denki, Johnny & Cabin, Sun Sports, Kodomo-ya, Camera no Kitamura, Pinokio, Hanakamakura, Iwasa, and Ando Gofukuten. Current tenants include a mix of national chains and local businesses, such as Nitori, Daiso, Little Mermaid, Mos Burger, and Docomo Shop. The center gained some cultural recognition as a filming location for the 2006 movie "The Star of Prefecture Government" (県庁の星), where it was used as the supermarket "Manten-do Hamamachi Store." This connection is noted in the center's related items. The Polka Cooperative continues to operate the shopping center, and it remains an active commercial facility in Takahashi. The center maintains an official website and blog, and it regularly hosts sales and community events.

• 2024

  Nitori Polka Takahashi store opens on March 4.

• 2024

  Little Mermaid Polka store opens on November 20.

• 2015

  Large-scale renovation completed in November.

• 2006

  The center is used as a filming location for the movie "The Star of Prefecture Government" (県庁の星).

• 1990

  Polka Tenmaya Happy Town opens in Takahashi, Okayama.

Community-oriented shopping center serving Takahashi and surrounding areas with a mix of daily necessities, dining, and services.

Product categories. Groceries · Fashion apparel · Shoes · Household goods · Dining · Services (cleaning, PC school, etc.)

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