Near JR Ashiya Station, Brand Ritz Ashiya, a shop that buys and sells branded goods and precious metals, is apparently opening today, Friday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m.
(Thanks to Ueda-san for the tip!)

↑ A flyer announcing the opening was posted.
As an opening campaign, they’ll also be holding a garapon lottery where you can win up to 30,000 yen in JCB gift cards if you get an item appraised for purchase. (Until October 31)

↑ Exterior of the planned opening site for “Brand Ritz Ashiya”
Here’s the map↓
The address is 1F Credo Building, 5-4 Oharacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Nearby Information Around “Brand Ritz Ashiya”

↑ It’s on the first floor of a building along the major north-south road on the northeast side of JR Ashiya Station. On the left side as you face it is the hair salon “Fragola,” and on the right is “Hakuran-do,” a shop for engagement and ceremonial goods.

↑ If you go this way (north), you’ll find places like “Daikoku Drug” and the tofu shop “Yamaichi,” and it leads out to Yamate Kansen.

↑ If you go the opposite way (south), you’ll find places like “Ashiya Jewelry Kobo Feel” and “THE BUTTER&SCONE ASHIYA Main Store,” and beyond the intersection with Ekimae-dori is the JR Kobe Line elevated track/underpass.

↑ Across the street is the back side of Laporte East Building.
Brand Ritz Ashiya
10:00〜19:00
Closed
Open year-round (closed during the New Year holidays from 12/29 to 1/3)
Address
1F Credo Building, 5-4 Oharacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture
Phone Number
0120-076-075
Related Link
HP
(*Please check directly with the shop for the latest information on products, business hours, etc.)
Final Thoughts
Being able to try the garapon lottery just by getting an appraisal sounds like a pretty good deal. If you have branded items sitting at home, this could be a nice opportunity!
Ueda-san, thank you for the information!
■■■We’re looking for tips!■■■

