It's not just groceries anymore!MUJI Bookstore opens in Japan

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Department
 

Originating from Japan, MUJI’s minimalist and simple lifestyle goods have been loved by many in Taiwan. Following the launch of the MUJI Café&Meal restaurant, MUJI has once again crossed over into a new business this year, opening its first bookstore at its flagship store in Fukuoka, Kyushu. In addition to maintaining the consistent MUJI-style environment, great care has also been taken in book selection. From the curation of titles to categorization and display, the philosophy of MUJI’s style can be felt everywhere. The goal is not only to satisfy MUJI fans materially but also to nourish them spiritually.

To prepare for the opening of the first bookstore, MUJI invited the editorial engineering research institute, experts in shelf arrangement, to plan from a conceptual level. They arranged the shelves using a thematic mix approach. For example, when visitors browse the travel book section, they will see suitcases; or when they see beautiful tableware, they might want to find the corresponding cookbook to try cooking. This method of display deeply utilizes everyday symbols, turning the act of finding and reading books into an adventure that blends the real and the imaginary.

In addition, unlike traditional bookstore classifications, MUJI arranges its books according to 11 life-related themes: “Body & Books,” “Scent & Books,” “Children & Books,” “Travel & Books,” “Room & Books,” “Tools & Books,” “Sleep & Books,” “Goods & Books,” “Food & Books,” “Green & Books,” and “Home & Books.” Rather than coming here with a specific book in mind, it’s more fitting to say that you come here to discover books — to find new surprises in this game of books. Next time you’re in Fukuoka, come on an adventure to MUJI BOOKES STORE.