FUKUOKA, Apr 01 (News On Japan) –
As a part of the Tenjin Big Bang redevelopment mission, a wave of recent business areas is remodeling the Tenjin space in Fukuoka. In response, Solaria Plaza is present process its first main renovation in a few decade to draw extra guests.
Among the highlights of the overhaul is a brand new AI-powered service that gives customized style recommendation — the primary of its type in Kyushu.
Solaria Plaza in Fukuoka’s Tenjin district is steadily reopening after renovations that started in spring 2025. The large-scale replace covers roughly one-third of the ability, with 35 retailers both newly opened or transformed. Five of them are making their debut in Kyushu.
One such retailer is MUJI, which returned to Solaria Plaza for the primary time in about 10 years with a brand new idea store on the basement ground. Focused on attire and skincare, the shop options stacks of skincare merchandise reaching as much as the ceiling, alongside a variety of clothes. Opened on March twenty second, this location presents unique gadgets resembling the favored “MUJI Labo” sequence, out there solely at this retailer in Kyushu.
Other notable newcomers embrace Sonssu, a boutique providing fashionable Korean style, and HTH, an attire model that has gained consideration for turning into publicly listed in document time — each making their Kyushu debut.
Another spotlight of the renovation is a brand new service designed to reinforce the procuring expertise: AI-powered style evaluation. “A large mirror has been installed here. If you look closely, there are words displayed on it. I just took one photo, and it instantly told me my face type and what colors suit me,” reported RKB announcer Nayaka Honda. “Apparently, pink tones suit me, and scarfs and loafers go well with my look. It’s amazing that it can tell all this from just a single photo.”
This new characteristic, known as “+PLUS MIRROR,” is the primary of its type in Kyushu. Using a digicam to take a facial photograph, the AI analyzes pores and skin tone, facial construction, and different attributes in just some minutes and suggests appropriate style types. Results may be printed on the spot or considered by the LINE app.
Solaria Plaza has additionally launched one other Kyushu-first: hair irons within the powder rooms. “In the second-floor restroom, there’s a powder room with a hair iron,” stated Honda. “Let me try it… On a rainy day like today, this is a lifesaver.”
Hair irons have been put in in two powder rooms throughout the constructing. Users can unlock them by scanning a QR code utilizing a devoted app. The payment is 385 yen for 10 minutes. A month-to-month subscription plan can be out there, and the service supplier plans to develop this providing to different business amenities.
“With the continued development of Tenjin Big Bang, many multi-use buildings are being constructed,” stated Solaria Plaza Deputy Manager Koji Fujita. “However, we believe our strength lies in being a standalone fashion complex with this much scale. We aim to continue enhancing our services to appeal to a wide range of customers.”
The newly launched “+PLUS MIRROR” makes use of an AI-equipped digicam to immediately analyze facial bone construction. Based on the evaluation, it recommends appropriate supplies, silhouettes, patterns, and hairstyles. Currently, the service helps solely facial pictures, however beginning after Golden Week, full-body scanning shall be out there. With this characteristic, the system will be capable to analyze full-body posture and physique to advocate which manufacturers and outfits inside Solaria Plaza greatest go well with every buyer.
The large-scale renovation of Solaria Plaza is scheduled to proceed by mid-May.
Source: RKB毎日放送NEWS