Switzerland, Grand Opening of MACHIDA SHOTEN, Albisriederplatz

Gift Holdings (President Sho Tagawa, headquartered in Shibuya City, Tokyo, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market) and group companies (hereinafter referred to as our group) is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new MACHIDA SHOTEN, Albisriederplatz (hereinafter referred to as “our store”) in Zurich, Switzerland on the 2nd of August 2025.

This is Gift Group’s first entry into the European market. The business will be developed through a joint venture structure via a newly established company, Ramen Master Europe AG, jointly funded with Nippon A+ GmbH, a local Swiss corporation.

Our Swiss partner, Nippon A+, is led by Mr. Alex Müller, who has deep ties to both Switzerland and Japan. This project was initiated and is being led by Mr. Müller, and is being developed as a culturally meaningful initiative under the shared vision of both companies to bring authentic Japanese ramen culture to Europe.

Under our corporate philosophy of "Bringing Ramen to the World," we will leverage the operational expertise we have accumulated both in Japan and abroad to deliver high-quality service and flavor in the European market.

The area surrounding Zypressenstrasse 49, where the new store will be located, is a vibrant and multicultural neighborhood undergoing active redevelopment. With excellent transportation access and a mix of residential and commercial facilities, it is a location expected to see continued growth in the future.

At this location, the store will primarily offer IEKEI-style ramen, consistent with our directly operated stores in Japan, along with Japanese appetizers and Switzerland-exclusive menu items. The store is positioned as a key store for delivering an authentic experience of Japanese ramen culture to local customers. 

Store name: MACHIDA SHOTEN, Albisriederplatz
Address: Zypressenstrasse 49, 8004 Zürich, Switzerland
Business hours: 11:30~23:00 (Last Call: 22:00)