# Convenience Furniture Shops IKEA Harajuku Contains the World's First IKEA Convenience Store By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-harajuku References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/410262/IKEA-Opens-Its-First-Ever-Convenience-Store-In-Tokyo-Serves-Plant-Based-Ramen/) & [ikea](https://www.ikea.com/jp/ja/stores/harajuku-pube424fb30) IKEA is known for its sprawling locations that offer plenty of space for people to wander and get inspired and the newly opened [IKEA Harajuku](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeas-home-experience-of-tomorrow) is a destination that's full of ideas for urban living and tiny spaces. The four-storey retail space in the heart of Tokyo contains the [first-of-its-kind IKEA convenience store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/familymart-announced) where takeout can be ordered to enjoy an affordable taste of Sweden. The store also serves as a place where people can pick up reusable bags, eco-friendly freezer bags and even cups of plant-based ramen noodles. IKEA Harajuku also invites people to enjoy refreshments like coffee, plant-based ice cream and cinnamon rolls, and notably The Sweden [Cafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-pantry) at IKEA Harajuku deviates from the norm of offering meatballs by sharing sweet and savory flatbreads. Image Credit: IKEA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Urban Living Solutions:** Opportunity for businesses to develop innovative and compact furniture designs that are tailored for urban living spaces. - **Convenience Store Concepts:** Opportunity for retailers to incorporate convenience store elements within their retail spaces to cater to customer's immediate needs and provide unique experiences. - **Sustainable Packaging Solutions:** Opportunity for companies to develop eco-friendly packaging options that align with consumers' increasing demand for sustainability. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create space-saving and multi-functional furniture pieces to meet the needs of urban dwellers. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail businesses to explore the integration of convenience store concepts within their stores to enhance customer experience and boost sales. - **Packaging:** Opportunity for packaging companies to develop and promote sustainable packaging solutions that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact In-Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-shopin.md) - [Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-house-warming.md) - [Standalone Retailer Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-restaurant.md) - [Furniture Store Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-new-zealand.md) - [Furniture Retailer Matcha Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-ikea-japan-matcha-fair.md) - [Workplace-Integrated Store Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hejworkshop.md) - [Reusable Bag Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-hus-of-frakta.md) - [Green Tea Retailer Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-japan-matcha-fair.md) - [Furniture Store Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-zealand.md)