Less Costco Traffic Than Expected

Before Costco was built in Yawatashi, locals were worried about traffic problems getting worse than they already are in the area. Weekday traffic has gradually gotten back to about previous levels. Weekends, however, are another matter. Saturday and Sunday are the...

Costco Kyoto Opening Date Announced

Two days after we posted that Costco would probably open their doors to the Yawatashi, Kyoto store on December 8th, Costco changed the sign outside the store and added the opening date. Costco Yawata will open December 9th! If you are not a member yet, get your...

Costco Kyoto: Opening Day is…

We have been writing about the Kyoto Costco store in Yawatashi for months. People who live near Kyoto have been anticipating and wondering when it will finally open ever since we got wind that it would be built in Yawata. Well, get ready because we may have found out...

Open Up Costco Kyoto!

Are you excited about Costco opening in Kyoto? Many people up to this point have become excited. They are waiting with anticipation. Problem is, however, that Costco keeps pushing the opening date back. At first Costco was supposed to open in spring of this year....