(KRON) -- When Osaka Marketplace opened its first location in Fremont in 2021, there were questions about how well the community would receive the East Bay's first Japanese supermarket. Four years later, Osaka Marketplace has become known in the Bay Area and satisfied the region's appetite for a g rocery store specializing in Japanese products. Next week, the supermarket officially opens its second Bay Area location in Foster City. Ahead of the Dec. 12 grand opening, KRON4 got an exclusive sneak peek inside the supermarket and a guided tour by Director Kazuhiro Takeda. See photos below. Takeda said some of the store's featured offerings are Japanese Wagyu beef, sashimi filet fish and a variety of grab-and-go meal boxes. He said his favorite is the seafood section, which offers ready-to-eat crab and newly imported items from Japan every week. Opening date announced for Emeryville’s only Japanese grocery store A variety of fresh poultry and seafood options There is a section inside the supermarket for crab that is cooked and ready to eat.Director of Osaka Marketplace Mazuhiro Takeda puts up a sign showcasing the supermarket’s section of Wagyu A5 Grade Japanese beef.The store has a variety of spices and oils imported from all over Asia.Osaka Marketplace in Foster City has a section of Wagyu A5 Grade Japanese beef. Takeda said the name "Osaka Marketplace" is an ode to the major city in Japan. He said Osaka is known as a big "foodie" city in Japan. The goal of his grocery stores abroad is to emulate and give people a taste of Japan. Ready-to-eat/grab-and-go section The supermarket features a "Japanese Hot Buffet" section where customers can choose a side to complement a teriyaki chicken or katsu entree.Osaka Marketplace offers a wide selection of grab-and-go options.Osaka Marketplace showcases its "Uni."Osaka Marketplace's grab-and-go section features a selection from a Chinese and Japanese deli, along with handmade Onigiri (Japanese rice balls). Beauty section features products from Japan, Korea Osaka Marketplace features several aisles of health, beauty and wellness products.The beauty section showcases popular Korean brand romnd.Osaka Marketplace features several aisles of health, beauty and wellness products. Katseye’s Gap ad hit 400M views in 3 days. What happened next? Popular items like Japanese Kit-Kat can be found in a number of flavors. That's the same for Pocky snacks.These drinks feature iconic Japanese characters such as Naruto, Hello Kitty and Sasuke.These drinks feature anime characters like Kakashi from the Naruto series. There is a variety of beer options from Japan, including a Matcha IPA by Kyoto.Takeda shows KRON4 other alcoholic beverages inside Osaka Marketplace. Osaka Marketplace is opening next week in Foster City on Friday, Dec. 12.There is a claw machine located at the front of the store with a variety of Japanese plush toys. The grand opening next week is highlighted by: Taiko performance Dassai sake ceremony Foster City mayor's remarks Ribbon cutting Exclusive in-store promotions throughout weekend First 100 shoppers on Friday-Sunday receive goodie bags The festivities begin at 9 a.m., and shopping doors open at 10 a.m. The Foster City Osaka Marketplace takes over the former space of a Lucky grocery store. Osaka Marketplace joins a shopping plaza with other Asian eateries: Ritha Indian Restaurant, Chinese restaurant Rickshaw Corner, Korean barbecue restaurant Warehouse Buffet and Quickly. Osaka Marketplace plans to open a third store in Pleasant Hill next summer. The Bay Area-founded chain plans to open 12 additional locations in the region over the next 10 years, Osaka Marketplace said in a news release. "This is very secret," Takeda said with a chuckle, declining to reveal any details when asked where he might open next. "I cannot." It appears that Bay Area residents may see more Osaka Marketplace locations in the future. ...read more read less