(SPOT.ph) MUJI’s biggest store in the Philippines is set to open this March and we’re already counting down the days until the big reveal. While waiting for the grand opening, why not check out some of the biggest and most beautiful MUJI stores across the world? You’ll find our 10 favorites below.
Each of these colossal store spaces is filled to the brim with the minimalist home finds, stationery, and apparel MUJI is known for, but each also has its own distinct charm, unique interior features, cool services, and even one-of-a-kind merch that make them worth the visit. As you scroll through, let your imagination run wild. Who knows what incredible secrets the biggest MUJI in the country could have in store for you? These outposts around the world will give you an idea.
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These are the 10 best MUJI stores around the world to add to your bucket list:
MUJI in Ginza, Tokyo, Japan
Your MUJI bucket list wouldn’t be complete without the Japanese brand’s global flagship store—also the largest store in the world—located in Tokyo, which opened in 2019. With 10 floors and a basement level, MUJI Ginza is worth an entire day (or more) of exploration. The MUJI Diner is located on the basement floor while the first to fifth levels are dedicated to their usual lineup of minimalist home finds and apparel—each floor has a distinct theme, so you’ll be surprised when you head up to a new level. The sixth floor houses Atelier MUJI, where art exhibitions are seasonally displayed while all remaining floors on top make up the MUJI Hotel, which is decked out in furniture and interior design that matches the store’s famous form-meets-function philosophy.
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MUJI in Kamppi Shopping Center, Helsinki, Finland
Finland’s first MUJI store, which opened in November 2019 in the country’s capital city, takes up the entire fourth floor of the Kamppi Shopping Center, spanning 3,600 square meters—the biggest in all of Europe. The expansive space feels like a mall all on its own with no obvious entrances and exits in sight. The store was modeled after the lifestyle of the Finnish people, many of whom are closely surrounded by nature. It boasts a "warm environment," notes the MUJI website, with lots of wooden fixtures and pillars "to create a connection between the spaces," and inspired by the small houses that can often be seen in the suburbs of Helsinki. It also has a mini supermarket inside.
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MUJI in Tainan City, Taiwan
MUJI Taiwan’s flagship store in Tainan City (the largest in the country) incorporates local design elements into its Zen store space such as traditional Taiwanese iron window grills. It aims to provide a diverse collection of products and services for customers all in one place. The outpost houses the MUJI cafe, Open MUJI (a space where the brand can showcase MUJI design concepts and hold workshops), MUJI books, and more.
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MUJI in Aeon Mall, Osaka, Japan
MUJI’s Aeon Mall store in Osaka was once the largest in the world before the global flagship branch opened in 2019. Aside from the usual stockpile of minimalist home finds, stationery, and apparel, the gargantuan space has a mini supermarket, an area dedicated to plants, an in-house café, a bookstore, a furniture showroom, and so much more. Any MUJI fan would willingly get lost inside.
MUJI in Chadstone, Melbourne, Australia
MUJI’s Australian flagship store in Melbourne opened in August 2019 and is the largest branch in the continent with a floor space that spans over 1,700 square meters. As you would expect, it holds the largest assortment of MUJI products down under. Aside from a bookstore, Open MUJI, a cool collection of locally sourced toys, the shop also houses Melbourne to Go, a dedicated corner in the store that provides insightful information about Melbourne’s culture and tourism. Plus, they’ve got an in-house coffee shop where you can stop by for fresh brew and a little bit of down time.
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MUJI on Newbury Street, Boston, Massachusetts
MUJI’s outpost on Newbury Street in the city of Boston is worth a visit not just for their huge selection of clothing, home finds, and stationery, but also for the distinctive interior design, which puts their products on display like art. You’ll see notebooks, pens, and other small essentials hanging from the ceilings as well as books and clothing hung up on cool geometric shelves and racks. The store also has an embroidery service, an aroma bar, and a display for Found MUJI, which consists of unbranded, low-cost, and handcrafted household objects.
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MUJI in ILLUM Department Store, Copenhagen, Denmark
Denmark is a popular tourist destination for many reasons, but its modern functionalist architectural style, which highlights natural light and comfortable interiors, is definitely high on the list. Fittingly, MUJI’s flagship store in the country, located in central Copenhagen, sports the pristine design from end to end and the relaxing interiors perfectly complement the Japanese brand’s style philosophy. The store is partially made from reclaimed wood sourced from old buildings while many of the walls are made from recycled Eco plaster, following the Danish architectural movement’s focus on sustainable construction and energy systems. Should you make a visit, make sure to check out TeaHouse, MUJI’s first tea room in all of Europe, which offers a selection of tea, coffee, pastries, and Japanese confectionery.
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MUJI in Telford Plaza, Hong Kong
MUJI Hong Kong describes its branch in Telford Plaza as “a go-to store for everyday essentials with [a] focus on food,” so if your fave part of MUJI stores in other countries is their selection of groceries and pantry necessities, this is the perfect branch to visit thanks to the large food market, rice and tea ordering services, frozen food selection, bakery, coffee shop, and restaurant in house. The store also has an embroidery service, MUJI Books, Found MUJI, and so much more.
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MUJI in Plaza Singapura, Singapore
MUJI’s largest store in Singapore is decked out end to end in wooden floors, shelves, and hanging fixtures, giving the expansive space a distinctly rustic, log cabin-like charm. We’re especially dying to get a closer look at their stationery area, which puts their famous gel pens front and center with other school and work supplies immaculately arranged onto large mahogany shelves and wicker baskets. Don’t forget to check out Found MUJI, Open MUJI, IDÉE (MUJI’s brand of interior decor), and Cafe&Meal MUJI while you’re there.
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MUJI in Parkson Le Thanh Ton, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam is home to the MUJI store with the largest sales floor space in all of Southeast Asia—that means more room for all the stylish finds on your wish list and more! The shop features a warm, inviting interior design with soft lighting and textured materials all around including bricks, upcycled wood, and reclaimed materials. Aside from the café and food market, which are must-sees at any MUJI stores around the world, be sure to check out the cool services they offer including embroidery, stamping, and consultation for storage and interiors. Plus, don’t leave without picking up a cool canvas tote bag. They’ve got an entire display of minimalist totes with designs inspired by Vietnamese culture.
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