New Vibrant Hub 'Meiji Park' in Front of Hakata Station to Open August 7, 2026, Utilizing Park-PFI Scheme; Seven Unique Stores Selected

Overview of the Park Development Project Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd., leading a consortium, is advancing the 'Meiji Park Maintenance and Management Project.' Utilizing the Public-Private Partnership Infrastructure (Park-PFI) system under the Urban Park Act, the project aims to develop, manage, and operate the park in front of the Hakata station area. The opening date is officially set for August 7, 2026.

Design Supervision and Experiential Value World-renowned architect Sou Fujimoto has been appointed to supervise the park's overall design. The park will feature three-dimensional garden paths connecting to retail buildings and five plazas surrounded by lush greenery, providing new lifestyle and experiential values in an urban park setting. An entrance gate with three-dimensional flower beds will welcome visitors, serving as a fitting 'face' for the gateway to Kyushu.

Retail Store Lineup A total of seven stores will open in the retail building within the park:

- **Land Bageri (Bakery/Bistro)**: Offers a culinary experience centered around fresh bread, operating as a bakery by day and a bread bistro by night. - **GABBI HAKATA (Italian Dining)**: An open-concept dining space that acts as the 'lobby of the city.' - **POSS COFFEE (Cafe/Bar)**: Offers specialty sweets, carefully selected alcoholic beverages, and high-quality music, shifting to a bar atmosphere after 6 PM. - **400℃ PIZZA Piu Hakata (Pizzeria)**: A new format from the No. 1 pizza establishment on Tabelog, offering airy, high-quality pizza for dining in or taking out. - **CONTINUE? (Beer Bar)**: A direct-managed store of the craft beer brand 'GAME BREW,' featuring a unique pay-per-pour system. - **TOTOPA Hakata Station (Urban Spa)**: The first Kyushu branch of the urban spa brand, featuring a 'Tree-Savoring Sauna' concept utilizing a large-diameter Western Red Cedar log. - **Coming Soon**: Further details to be announced.

Urban Development by Tokyo Tatemono Founded in 1896, Tokyo Tatemono is a comprehensive real estate company. By leveraging its extensive expertise in diverse redevelopment projects, the company is committed to enhancing the appeal of not just the area in front of Hakata station, but the entire Kyushu region.