By MOOK Scenic Spots Home / Compiled Report
Taiwan’s first TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE in Xinyi District launched in January 2017, introducing a brand-new lifestyle shop in Taiwan with an authentic BOOK & CAFÉ STYLE format never seen before in the country. In addition to selling Chinese, Japanese, and foreign books and magazines, the store continuously introduces the latest trendy Japanese stationery, sundries, and Tsutaya Books' own-brand merchandise. It also partners with WIRED TOKYO to provide customers with a comfortable dining environment and reading space. With impressive revenue performance, the bookstore has surpassed 10,000 members. Wong Yin-min, Chairman of Central Group, the operator of Tsutaya Books Taiwan, announced that the second store, invested by the group’s subsidiary, Victory Film, is expected to open in the first quarter of 2018 in Taichung. The new location will feature a larger floor area, and its space design and food offerings are set to wow all fashion-forward customers.
Curator of the renowned DMOARTS gallery in Osaka
TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Xinyi has collaborated with the well-known DMOARTS gallery in Osaka to launch the ‘MY FIRST ART’ series, showcasing over 100 works by emerging Japanese artists through a POP-UP STORE format in Taiwan. The main concept of ‘MY FIRST ART’ is to kickstart an art journey at an accessible price point, offering first-time art collectors a memorable initial collecting experience.
‘MY FIRST ART’ series goods POP-UP STORE. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Home / Chang Ying-ying)
Additionally, TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Xinyi has partnered with Japan’s most historically prestigious chest of drawers maker, ‘Monmaya,’ to operate a POP-UP STORE from August 1 to 14, featuring traditional display cabinets even loved by the Japanese Emperor, as well as custom-made Japanese furniture. Founded in Meiji 5 (1872) in Sendai, ‘Monmaya’ has continuously reformed and innovated its century-old traditional craftsmanship, making it a highly regarded brand across Japan.
Handcrafted traditional display cabinet by Monmaya, beloved by the Japanese Emperor. (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Home / Chang Ying-ying)
Mr. Kazuta Monma, the seventh-generation successor of the brand, mentioned that since 2011, the company has been developing new products in collaboration with other designers, several of which have won Japan’s GOOD DESIGN AWARD, as well as receiving recognition from the Japanese government via the JAPAN BRAND certification. Monmaya has participated in numerous world-class design exhibitions, spanning from Japan to regions including Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Paris, and Shanghai, showcasing both new products and traditional display cabinets with great dedication.
‘Monmaya monmaya’ is holding a limited 4-day pop-up store in Taiwan. (Image provided by TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE)
The apparel brand FACTELIER, which boasts ‘MADE IN JAPAN’ manufacturing, has launched a pop-up store alongside TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE’s entry into Taiwan. The brand’s young founder and CEO, Toshio Yamada, stated that the brand combines Japanese artisan spirit with modern design, delivering products directly to homes via the most approachable online shopping method. Products range from T-shirts and shirts to bags, umbrellas, and baby items... Visitors can try on sample items in-store at Xinyi and place orders via tablet for direct home delivery.
WIRED TOKYO Taipei has introduced new summer dishes, many of which are newly developed menus not available in Japan. (Image provided by TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE)
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