Muji Japan adds groceries, mini-house to flagship

In a redesign, housewares company Muji Japan has added groceries and even a miniature house to its global flagship store in Tokyo.

It draws its inspiration from the core necessities of survival: food, shelter, clothing and food, reports Curbed.com.

“Among the basic lifestyle needs, food is the most fundamental and indispensable aspect,” says the store’s opening announcement.

This is why the flagship is the first Muji store in the world with a fruit and vegetable market. All the produce, grown with little or no fertiliser or pesticides, is sourced directly from growers who add notes to customers near their items. There are also 300 grocery items such as spices and snacks.

A second-floor cafe serves bread and soup made from the produce available downstairs.

On display is a simple Muji Hut – a tiny black timber house with interior designers on hand to answer questions. Its one room is fitted out as a music room and retreat.