SMARK Isesaki
SMARK Isesaki is a shopping mall in Isesaki, Gunma, Japan, operated by Tokyo Tatemono and opened in 2008.
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Overview
SMARK Isesaki (スマーク伊勢崎) is a shopping mall located in Nishikobocho, Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. It is operated by Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., a major Japanese real estate developer. The facility opened on November 20, 2008, and is built on a site with a total floor area of approximately 110,000 square meters, featuring a three-story steel-frame structure (partially five stories) and a parking capacity of 3,800 vehicles. The mall is situated near the Isesaki Interchange of the Kita-Kanto Expressway, with National Route 17 (Jobu Bypass) running along its western side. The name "SMARK" is a portmanteau of "SMILE" and "PARK," chosen through a public naming contest held from March 27 to April 27, 2008, in which 23,923 votes were cast. The winning name received 11,665 votes, beating two other candidates. The concept of the mall is "Gokigen na kurashi" (cheerful living), aiming to offer discovery, satisfaction, and value. The facility is designed to appeal to three generations of families, from baby boomer junior families in their 30s to their baby boomer parents. The mall features several distinctive architectural elements, including the SMARK Tower, which serves as a symbol of the facility and incorporates Japan's largest monument-type vertical-axis wind turbine, contributing to CO2 reduction equivalent to planting 620 square meters of trees. Four themed islands—LIVING ROOM, LANTERN, KIDS, and FLOWER—provide spaces for relaxation and play. The floor naming and design draw on local heritage, using motifs such as Isesaki Kasuri, the Otono River, and the Jomo Sanzan mountains. SMARK Isesaki houses approximately 160 stores. Major tenants include Uniqlo, GU, Right-on, Muji, ABC-Mart, Mitsukoshi, GiGO, Kojima x Bic Camera, Akachan Honpo, Loft, Maruzen, Sports Depot, and Francfranc. The supermarket anchor is Yaoko, which opened on March 26, 2020, replacing the previous tenant Belc. The cinema complex MOVIX Isesaki opened on March 29, 2019. The mall also includes a restaurant floor on the first floor, a food court on the third floor, and a supermarket, with varying operating hours for each zone. Over the years, several tenants have withdrawn, including Belc (closed August 4, 2019), HMV (closed July 25, 2010), and more recently Kumazawa Bookstore (closed August 20, 2023) and Super Sports Xebio (closed November 26, 2023). Despite these changes, SMARK Isesaki remains an active regional shopping center serving the Isesaki area.
History
SMARK Isesaki opened on November 20, 2008, in Isesaki City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The mall was developed and is operated by Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., a major Japanese real estate company. The name "SMARK" was selected through a public naming contest held from March 27 to April 27, 2008, receiving 23,923 votes. The winning name, a combination of "SMILE" and "PARK," received 11,665 votes, ahead of "SPINAS" (6,375 votes) and "WARAO" (5,883 votes). The facility was built with a total floor area of approximately 110,000 square meters, a three-story steel-frame structure (partially five stories), and parking for 3,800 cars. The mall's concept, "Gokigen na kurashi" (cheerful living), emphasizes discovery, satisfaction, and value, targeting three-generation families. The design incorporates local cultural motifs such as Isesaki Kasuri, the Otono River, and the Jomo Sanzan mountains. The SMARK Tower, a symbol of the facility, features Japan's largest monument-type vertical-axis wind turbine, contributing to CO2 reduction equivalent to planting 620 square meters of trees. Over the years, the tenant mix has evolved. In the early years, several tenants closed, including RIO Sports Club and Tully's Coffee in February 2009 due to the operator's bankruptcy, Sennkin World in August 2009, Wendy's and ILIO in December 2009, HMV in July 2010, and others. The supermarket anchor Belc closed on August 4, 2019, and was replaced by Yaoko, which opened on March 26, 2020. The cinema complex MOVIX Isesaki opened on March 29, 2019. More recent closures include Kumazawa Bookstore on August 20, 2023, and Super Sports Xebio on November 26, 2023. Despite these changes, SMARK Isesaki remains an active shopping destination with approximately 160 stores.
- 2023
Kumazawa Bookstore closes on August 20.
- 2023
Super Sports Xebio closes on November 26.
- 2020
Yaoko supermarket opens on March 26, replacing Belc.
- 2019
MOVIX Isesaki opens on March 29.
- 2019
Belc supermarket closes on August 4.
- 2013
Udonno U closes on April 15.
- 2012
Donut Plant closes on January 10; Skip Land closes on August 16.
- 2011
Anracine closes on January 10; CANDISH closes on June 19.
- 2010
HMV closes on July 25.
- 2009
RIO Sports Club and Tully's Coffee close in February due to operator bankruptcy.
Products and positioning
A regional shopping mall offering a 'cheerful living' experience for three generations of families, with a mix of fashion, food, entertainment, and daily necessities.
Product categories. Shopping mall · Retail stores · Restaurants · Cinema · Supermarket · Food court
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