Randy’s Donuts, a donut shop originating in Los Angeles, USA, opened its first store in Japan on May 15. The new location, named “Randy’s Donuts Shibuya Daikanyama,” is situated within the commercial complex LOG ROAD DAIKANYAMA in Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo.
Tsuyoshi Haga, CEO of Grit International, the company operating Randy’s Donuts stores in Japan, spoke with the editorial team of Cake News in an interview.
Report: Randy’s Donuts from Los Angeles to Open First Japan Store in Daikanyama on May 15
Regarding the decision to open the store in the Daikanyama area, Mr. Haga explained, “Randy’s Donuts is known for its fashionable, brightly colored donuts. We felt that the stylish atmosphere of Daikanyama would be a great match, and that’s why we decided to launch our first store here.”
He added, “From the giant donut sculpture at the storefront to the large showcase inside displaying close to 1,000 donuts, we’ve created an environment that truly embodies the fun and playful world of Randy’s Donuts. We hope everyone will come and experience it for themselves.”
Japan is home to a wide range of donut shops, from major chains to specialty stores. When asked about what sets Randy’s Donuts apart in such a competitive market, Mr. Haga responded, “Our standout feature is our extremely large, American-sized donuts. They’re also visually colorful and eye-catching. We’ve also prepared a variety of cute merchandise like T-shirts and other fun content. We hope these elements will help us differentiate ourselves.”
At the time of the opening, the store offered a Japan-exclusive donut set called the “Limited LA Blue Custard Cream Set (12 pieces)” as well as a giant donut named the “Strawberry Chocolate Texas Glazed.” Looking ahead, Mr. Haga commented, “We’ll be introducing seasonal offerings and are also planning various collaborations. We hope customers will look forward to what’s coming.”
He also expressed his ambition for further expansion, stating, “Starting next year, we plan to roll out more stores in major cities across Japan. By the time of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, we hope to have around 50 locations nationwide.”
Randy’s Donuts is a popular donut shop that was founded in Los Angeles in 1952. The massive donut-shaped sign, approximately 10 meters (32 feet) in diameter, perched atop the roof of its original U.S. location, has long been a symbol of the city. It has appeared in numerous popular films, music videos, and on celebrity social media, making it widely recognized as a Los Angeles landmark.
Using its original recipe that has been passed down for decades, Randy’s Donuts offers more than 40 varieties of handcrafted donuts daily. These include Classic, Deluxe, Fancy, and Premium donuts, as well as the signature round-shaped “Randy’s Rounds” and the oversized “Texas” donuts.
Randy’s Donuts Shibuya Daikanyama
Address: LOG ROAD DAIKANYAMA, Building L2, 13-1 Daikanyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0034, Japan
Seating: 40 seats (including terrace seating)
Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Closed: Open daily (no holidays)
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