A popular Japanese store opened its first NC shop in Raleigh. What you can buy
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- Ebisu opened its first North Carolina location in Raleigh on June 7.
- A large weekend crowd caused the store to close early to restock inventory.
- The 3,600-square-foot shop sells items including snacks, drinks, decor and beauty items.
A Japanese store’s first North Carolina location is now open in Raleigh.
Ebisu’s soft opening began Saturday, June 7.
The store is on Hillsborough Street, on the ground floor of Uncommon student apartments, near NC State University. People were lined up outside the store hours before it opened, reported ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner.
There were so many people opening weekend that Ebisu had to limit the number of customers inside, to keep the store from getting too hot or crowded, the store said in an Instagram post. On Sunday, June 8, Ebisu had to close two hours early, at 8 p.m.
“We didn’t expect such high demand, and our inventory is running low again,” the store said in the Instagram post.
What does Ebisu sell?
Ebisu offers a range of products and brands.
Inside the approximately 3,600-square-foot store, shoppers can find home decor, snacks and drinks, toys, figurines, beauty products, cups and mugs, stationery and other products.
During the grand opening, which lasts until Friday, June 20, Ebisu is offering special promotions including free snacks, gifts with purchase and other deals.
Ebisu Raleigh location and hours
Ebisu is located at 3012 Hillsborough St., next to Chex Grill & Wings, a Charlotte-based wing shop that launched in 2014.
During the soft opening, the store opens at 10 a.m. daily.
This story was originally published June 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM with the headline "A popular Japanese store opened its first NC shop in Raleigh. What you can buy."
