High-Value Resale 'Otakaraya' to Open 4 New Direct Stores on June 15-16, 2026

E-fran Corp. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Taishi Kamura; hereinafter 'the Company') will open four new stores in Hokkaido, Saitama, Niigata, and Yamaguchi on June 15-16, 2026. The Company currently operates over 1,820 stores worldwide (as of June 2026), and these new openings aim to further expand its reach. As people re-evaluate their homes during seasonal changes and early summer, the Company will provide accessible appraisal services for customers wanting to check the value of their precious metals, luxury goods, and jewelry.

[3 Reasons to Sell at Otakaraya in June: Clear Your Home and Boost Your Wallet]

Do you have valuables sleeping in your home? June is the perfect time to assess their worth and convert them into cash as you prepare for the new season.

1. Precious Metals: Historic Highs in Gold Prices due to Global Tensions. Driven by global uncertainty, the demand for gold as a safe asset has increased, keeping gold appraisal prices at a very high level.

2. Luxury Bags: Seasonal Decluttering. June is a prime time for organizing closets and clearing out unused items, which many people convert into funds for daily life or summer leisure activities.

3. Watches/Accessories: Avoid Humidity Risks. Japan's humid rainy season poses risks of internal condensation in watches, tarnishing of metals, and mold on leather goods. Selling now is a wise choice before quality deteriorates and value drops.

[Overview of the 4 New Direct Stores]

1. Otakaraya Westa Maruki Yamaguchi Yuda Store (Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Pref.) | Opens June 15 Located inside the Westa Maruki supermarket, this store offers easy access by bus and car. Address: Within Westa Maruki Yamaguchi Yuda, 584 Saiwai-cho, Yamaguchi City.

2. Otakaraya PLANT-5 Yokogoshi Store (Niigata City, Niigata Pref.) | Opens June 15 Located on the 1st floor of the PLANT-5 supermarket with dedicated parking. Address: 1st Floor, PLANT-5 Yokogoshi, 8-2-2 Yokogoshi-chuo, Konan-ku, Niigata City.

3. Otakaraya Ir-Menuma Store (Kumagaya City, Saitama Pref.) | Opens June 15 Located inside the Lifeland Ir-Menuma supermarket with a 900-space parking lot. Address: 1st Floor, Lifeland Ir-Menuma, 1120-1 Yatogo, Kumagaya City.