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[ISETAN TEMIYAGE] Bring back memories of your trip to Japan.

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0900

March 26, 2025
Isetan Mitsukoshi Co., Ltd.
For foreign tourists visiting Japan, experiencing Japanese culture and food is one of the great pleasures of traveling. How about taking home some of your memories from Japan as a souvenir?
Isetan, a department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, has a wide selection of memorable souvenirs. This time, we have carefully selected "TEMIYAGE sweets" that are a fusion of Japanese tradition and modern technology. TEMIYAGE means souvenir, a small gift.

It is attractive for its beautiful appearance and taste that makes use of ingredients from Japan's four seasons. Please enjoy the sweets that are perfect as a gift for your loved ones or as a lingering aftertaste after returning home.

Natural ingredients and traditional flavors brought to you by a long-established Japanese confectionery store that has been in business for 153 years.

〈Taneya〉「Taneya Namafuku Dorayaki」 432 yen
Established in 1872, Taneya is a long-established Japanese confectionery store in Omi that carries Japanese sweets for every season. Taneya's main focus is on the “red bean paste'' that is carefully made using azuki beans grown on a contracted farm in the Tokachi region of Hokkaido, known as the “red diamond'' of Tokachi.
「Taneya Namafuku Dorayaki」 is a fluffy dough sandwiched with juicy and lightly sweetened red bean paste, mochi made from domestic ingredients, and plenty of fresh cream. This dorayaki is exclusive to the Isetan Shinjuku store and is made one by one in front of the customer's eyes.

Assortment of shrimp rice crackers made with craftsmanship.

<Keishindo>Shrimp rice crackers 「Ebi Zukushi」 3,780 yen
<Keishindo> is a shrimp confectionery shop founded in 1866 and headquartered in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. Among the assortment of signature products, the one that stands out is the 「Shrimp rice crackers」. I want to make sweets where you can eat whole shrimp! This idea was born from this idea, and after much trial and error, the fresh tiger prawns are flown in, and the craftsmen immediately prepare and grill them. Furthermore, even though times have changed, “Uzumaki（spiral）” has inherited the traditional manufacturing method, and it takes two weeks to complete, with a lot of time and effort put into it. Please pick up the wholesome assortment from <Keishindo> and enjoy the special shrimp rice crackers.

Fukusaya's Nagasaki castella has an authentic taste with tradition and heart.

<Fukusaya> 「Fukusaya Cube」 324 yen
Founded in 1624, Fukusaya has inherited the manufacturing method of Nagasaki castella from generation to generation and continues to uphold this tradition to this day. Castella, which was born in Nagasaki, was born at the intersection of Eastern and Western cultures, but Fukusaya has added its own originality and ingenuity to the old handmade method, preserving its taste over time. The granulated sugar that remains at the bottom, which is a characteristic of Nagasaki castella, is worn away during stirring. Please enjoy the unique taste of handmade products made by skilled craftsmen.

Special baked confectionery "Sable Sand" made with ÉCHIRÉ butter

<ÉCHIRÉ PÂTISSERIE AU BEURRE> 「Sable Sand」 368 yen each
ÉCHIRÉ butter is a fermented butter produced in the village of Échiré in midwestern France that has a creamy texture and a rich aroma. It is made by lactic acid fermentation of cream and has a light sour taste similar to yogurt and a high aroma. The special baked confectionery "Sable Sand" is made with cream made with plenty of A.O.P. certified fermented butter "Échiré" from France, sandwiched between moist Sable sandwiches. It has a milky, rich flavor that melts on your tongue. The Japan-only "Sable Sand" is available in four types: Beurre, Pistache, Rhum Raisin, and Noisette.

The new appeal of “Basque cheesecake” brought to Japan by GAZTA

<GAZTA> 「Basque cheesecake」 5,201 yen
GAZTA launched “Basque Cheesecake” in Japan in 2018. This cheesecake has a special manufacturing method inherited from La Viña, a bar in San Sebastián, Spain, and has a unique new taste that is neither baked not soufflé and not rare cheesecake. Its charm has sparked a major movement in the Japanese sweets industry, and it is loved by many customers. The name GAZTA means "cheese" in Basque, and this cheesecake baked with a pleasant and soft taste will bring you a new sweets experience.

A special Langue de Chat with a “HANAMIZUKI（dogwood）” motif presented by YOKU MOKU

<YOKU MOKU> 「Fleur Fleur」 1,944 yen
YOKU MOKU offers a special assortment of its proud Langue de Chats with a “HANAMIZUKI（dogwood）” motif. It is a carefully hand-baked confectionery with a gorgeous design that looks like a blooming flower, and a crispy texture that gives you the aroma of baking. This product is packaged in a blue can with colorful flower petals, giving it a cute and handmade feel. As a limited-edition item at Isetan Shinjuku store and Nihombashi Mitsukoshi main store, it is perfect for special moments.

Special sweets made with seasonal Japanese fruits presented by POMOLOGY

＜POMOLOGY＞「Strawberry POMOLOGY」 994 yen
POMOLOGY makes cakes using carefully selected seasonal Japanese fruits and baked goods that let you enjoy the possibilities of fruit. “POMOLOGY”, a shortcake that is a miniature version of a whole cake, is perfect for small celebrations 365 days a year. Since the fruit is the main ingredient, the cream is less sweet, and you can enjoy the moist and light texture of a chiffon cake. The main fruit changes depending on the season, so you can enjoy each flavor.

【Shop Information】
Isetan Shinjuku
Isetan Shinjuku Store, the top-selling department store in Japan, welcomes domestic and international customers with its high level of hospitality and highly sensitive product lineup, and attracts approximately 25 million visitors a year.

Business hours: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
“Eat Paradise” restaurant on the 7th floor of the main building
Business hours: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Address: 3-14-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022

HP https://cp.mistore.jp/global/en/shinjuku.html

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Announces Opening of "MITSUKOSHI FRESH" & "MITSUKOSHI Beauty" at...

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Nov. 7, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Announces Opening of "MITSUKOSHI FRESH" & "MITSUKOSHI Beauty" at "MITSUKOSHI BGC" in Manila, Philippines, on Friday, November 18, 2022

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. (hereinafter "Isetan Mitsukoshi HDS") of Tokyo is pleased to announce the opening of a new supermarket, "MITSUKOSHI FRESH," and a new beauty store, "MITSUKOSHI Beauty," on Friday, November 18, 2022, at "MITSUKOSHI BGC" in the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) area in the Philippine capital of Manila. Both MITSUKOSHI FRESH and MITSUKOSHI Beauty are operated by Mitsukoshi Federal Retail Incorporated, a joint venture between Isetan Mitsukoshi HDS and Federal Retail Holdings Incorporated of Makati, the Philippines, a subsidiary of Federal Land Incorporated.

MITSUKOSHI FRESH's logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102762/202210258672/_prw_PI3fl_Qbh752v1.png

MITSUKOSHI FRESH's image:
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MITSUKOSHI Beauty's logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M102762/202210258672/_prw_PI4fl_Gw9ucGA5.png

MITSUKOSHI Beauty's image:
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Based on the concept of "A Feast of Your Senses," MITSUKOSHI FRESH is a premium supermarket which offers fresh food and imported food from Japan, aiming to become a supermarket that can be enjoyed by all five senses. MITSUKOSHI Beauty will mainly provide natural and organic cosmetics under the concept of "Be Essential, Be You," offering a wellness lifestyle.

Store name: MITSUKOSHI FRESH
Store location: 1st basement, MITSUKOSHI BGC
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Store area: Approx. 1,500 m2

Store name: MITSUKOSHI Beauty
Store location: Ground floor, MITSUKOSHI BGC
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Store area: Approx. 500 m2

1. MITSUKOSHI FRESH
Under the concept of "A Feast of Your Senses," the store aims to be a supermarket which not only sells goods but can also be enjoyed by all five senses. The store will respond to daily needs of customers with high-quality proposals, especially in the bakery, fruit, vegetable, meat, and fish sections, taking new initiatives unique to Isetan Mitsukoshi Group’s concept.

Unique features of MITSUKOSHI FRESH: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202210258672-O4-04aI8w7Y.pdf

2. MITSUKOSHI Beauty
With the concept of "Be Essential, Be You," MITSUKOSHI Beauty aims to offer a wellness lifestyle by focusing on natural and organic cosmetics that bring out the essential beauty of skin and hair. The store will offer a lineup of products "only available at Isetan Mitsukoshi" by utilizing the cosmetic selection and offering capabilities cultivated on the natural and organic cosmetics floor of Isetan Shinjuku Main Store in Japan.

Unique features of MITSUKOSHI Beauty: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202210258672-O3-v713CKrF.pdf

3. ISETAN MITSUKOSHI’s Hospitality: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202210258672-O2-xA5aU4s9.pdf

4. Isetan Mitsukoshi Group's Overseas Business Strategy: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202210258672-O1-0M9tmky1.pdf

"MITSUKOSHI BGC," Commercial Facility by Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings with Nomura Real Estate...

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Nov. 4, 2022 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd.
"MITSUKOSHI BGC," Commercial Facility by Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings with Nomura Real Estate Development, Set for Soft Opening in Manila, Philippines on November 18

- MITSUKOSHI Arriving in Philippines for First Time under Large-scale, Mixed-use Development Project -

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., both headquartered in Tokyo, announced on November 4 that they have set the soft opening of "MITSUKOSHI BGC" for Friday, November 18, 2022. This commercial facility is part of a large-scale, mixed-use residential and commercial development project being pursued in partnership with leading Filipino developer Federal Land Incorporated based in Makati. A grand opening is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023.

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Based on the concept of "NEXT MANILA LIFESTYLE," MITSUKOSHI BGC will offer a new lifestyle co-created by Japan and the Philippines in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), the Philippines. MITSUKOSHI BGC will be housed from the 1st basement floor to the 3rd floor right below the residential floors of a four-tower complex, "The Seasons Residences." The mall will enrich daily lives of residents and visitors, providing a facility where they can enjoy special moments.

This is the first large-scale, mixed-use development project based on the joint partnership between a Japanese department store group and a Japanese real estate developer in the Philippines, and the first commercial facility operated by Isetan Mitsukoshi Group in the Philippines.

Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
Located 11 km southeast of the center of Manila, the Philippines, BGC is a central business district that has experienced remarkable economic growth in recent years. It is a newly developing area redeveloped on a large tract of a former Philippine Army site. The area is vibrant with a concentration of commercial facilities, hotels, offices, schools, hospitals and other facilities, where families, many wealthy people, and expatriates from various countries reside.

1. Facility Overview
Name: MITSUKOSHI BGC
Address: 8th Avenue corner 36th Street, 1630, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Soft opening date: November 18, 2022
Grand opening date: First quarter of 2023
Total floor area: Approx. 28,000 m2 (commercial section B1F to 3F)
Business hours: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Number of tenants: Approx. 120
Operating company: Sunshine Fort North Bonifacio Commercial Management Corporation

- The first large-scale, mixed-use development project in the Philippines by a Japanese department store group and a Japanese real estate developer
This project is a large-scale, mixed-use project that develops approximately 15,000 square meters of land, constructing and operating new residential buildings and a commercial facility. The upper residential portions of the complex, "The Seasons Residences," are condominium towers consisting of 4 buildings -- HARU (spring), NATSU (summer), AKI (autumn), and FUYU (winter) -- with a total of approximately 1,400 units. The Seasons Residences will be constructed on the 3rd to 54th floors at the tallest level. MITSUKOSHI BGC will occupy from the 1st basement floor to the 3rd floor of the lower part of the complex.

- Market potential
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202210208464-O1-3RNWxIwu.pdf

2. Floor Guide
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202210208464-O4-2jL90620.pdf

3. Exterior / Interior
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4. Environment / Services
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202210208464-O5-eFP88KvN.pdf

5. The Seasons Residences
Name: The Seasons Residences
Address: 8th Avenue corner 36th Street, 1630, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Lot area: Approx. 15,000 m2
Total floor area: Residential section: approx. 110,000 m2
Size: 4 buildings (3rd floor to 54th floor for the tallest building)
*Commercial section: 1st basement floor to 3rd floor
Total number of housing units: Approx. 1,400
Schedule: Entire project scheduled for completion in 2027
For details, please visit: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202210208464-O3-mmr7u2S3.pdf

Isetan Mitsukoshi Opens Supermarket Selling Food and Daily Goods in Chengdu, China

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 15:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Mar. 28, 2018 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Opens Supermarket
Selling Food and Daily Goods in Chengdu, China
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. announced on March 28 that CHENGDU ISETAN Co., Ltd., one of its footholds of the retail business in China, will open “Isetan Chengdu / ISETAN Supermarket” on April 8, 2018, inside the shopping complex “in99,” which is part of the Chengdu Yintai Centre in the heart of Chengdu Financial City, Gaoxin, Chengdu. Isetan Chengdu / ISETAN Supermarket is approximately 8.5 km south of Isetan Chengdu department store. Chengdu is undergoing remarkable growth, and the supermarket will inherit the Isetan Chengdu brand value while offering safe, secure and reliable Japanese-style food to customers in Chengdu who appreciate Japanese food and food culture. The Isetan Mitsukoshi Group sincerely hopes this new food experience will enable customers to broaden and enrich their lifestyles.

(Photo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/201803222204?p=images)

Isetan Chengdu / ISETAN Supermarket, which will occupy the first basement floor of the “in99” shopping complex, will be a complex supermarket offering food and daily goods in a 2,650-square-meter space. Based on the concept of Isetan Mitsukoshi’s unique “Food Safety, Security, Reliability,” the supermarket zone will offer a full lineup, including fresh and chilled grocery foods, household goods and daily necessities. It will also offer specialty shops from Japan, including meat specialty store “Sugimoto,” greengrocer “Korokuya,” and “Tomizawa Shoten (TOMIZ),” a shop offering candy and bread-making ingredients and equipment. In addition, the food court zone will feature eight shops, including the bakery “johan” making its debut in Chengdu, and “Tonkatsu Wako,” which specializes in pork cutlets. These shops ensure delicious take-out or eat-in meals.

Design Concept:
Upon entering the supermarket, a well-lit, unobstructed view welcomes you into the high-quality facilities. A stroll along the main corridor, known as “Sunny Alley,” named to symbolize both a clear, sunny day and a happy day, is certain to offer new discoveries.

Store Concept:
- “Food Safety, Security, Reliability” as fostered in the Japanese department store
- Promote value (food lifestyle / Japanese lifestyle and food culture) to meet Chengdu customers’ needs
- A lineup closely related to Sichuan’s distinctive food culture and lifestyle

Supermarket Zone:
The meat specialty store “Sugimoto” will be introduced to Chengdu for the first time and also “Tomizawa Shoten (TOMIZ),” famous for its candy and bread-making ingredients and equipment, will open. The know-how cultivated in the food department at Isetan Chengdu will allow high-level specialty shops to offer upgraded products, including green goods, fish, groceries and a local Sichuan ingredient delicatessen. Areas will also be provided for customers to experience food culture in real time, such as a juice bar, a steak bar, and a Chinese tea corner. In addition, daily necessities and miscellaneous goods for daily life will be on offer, all ensuring the convenience to enhance the customer’s shopping experience.

Food Court Zone:
The food court includes eight specialty shops, including the bakery “johan” making its first appearance in Chengdu, and such shops as “Tonkatsu Wako,” together with a ramen shop and a shop featuring Sichuan dishes.

The Chengdu Yintai Centre features the top-rated hotel Waldorf Astoria Chengdu, the luxury Huayue Penthouses, the stylish Huayue Residences, the shopping complex in99, and the Super-A Office Building, encompassing a total floor area of 720,000 square meters. The in99 shopping complex opened in April 2017, and will be celebrating its first anniversary with the opening of the Isetan Chengdu / ISETAN Supermarket.

Corporate website: http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Pokemon-featuring "Isetan Store" Coming to "Shinjuku City"

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 14:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Aug. 10, 2017 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Pokemon-featuring "Isetan Store" Coming to "Shinjuku City"
- "POKEMON x ISETAN" Collaboration Project –

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. announced on August 10 that it will operate a virtual "Isetan Store" in collaboration with Pokemon at Isetan Shinjuku Main Store from August 16 to August 21.

Pokemon’s journey began 21 years ago in Japan with its first video games, "Red" and "Green," released on Game Boy in 1996. Kids that played the first Pokemon are now adults. New generations of fans are emerging and Pokemon is constantly evolving to new stages. Isetan Shinjuku Main Store in Tokyo is collaborating with Pokemon for the first time by merging Isetan into the world of Pokemon.

"Shinjuku City" is a fictional town, also known as the "Intersection of Trends and Styles." It is a town where different types of latest products, such as fashion and food items, come together. Located at the center of "Shinjuku City" is "Isetan Store," where thrill-seeking Pokemon trainers can enjoy shopping for limited-edition Pokemon merchandise and visiting the secret lounge that serves special Pokemon-themed treats. So much fun awaits you at "Isetan Store" in "Shinjuku City."

Original press release (English):
http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102762/201708084494/_prw_PR1fl_WAw1IbOd.pdf

1. Details of POKEMON x ISETAN
- Period: Wednesday, August 16, to Monday, August 21 (Closes at 6 p.m. on the final day)
- Venue: 7th Floor, Main Building, Isetan Shinjuku Main Store

2. Special features of the event
"Team ISE-DAN", "Team ISE-DAN Lounge"
Team ISE-DAN is the villainous syndicate that travels around the world in search of goods of the highest quality. In their secret lounge at Isetan Store, customers can enjoy ISE-DAN team members’ favorite food that they have encountered in their adventures around the world.

In its Lounge, Team ISE-DAN serves up its favorite meals and drinks from its adventures around the world. You can enjoy taking pictures of yourself as the boss of Team ISE-DAN at the Photo Spot.

Original Merchandise:
For Pokemon trainers who are not only strong but also stylish!

(Image: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201708084494/?images)

Related link: www.isetanguide.com/pokemon/
Related link: http://isetan.mistore.jp/store/shinjuku/foreign_customer/index.html

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Showcase Original Shoe Label "NT BY ISETAN MITSUKOSHI" at "theMICAM" Fair in Milan

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:00:18 +0900

TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2017 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Back in Italy to Showcase Original Shoe Label
"NT BY ISETAN MITSUKOSHI" at "theMICAM" Fair in Milan
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. will showcase its range of original fashion shoes at "theMICAM," the leading international footwear fair, held between February 12 and 15, 2017, at Fiera Milano in the town of Rho in Milan, Italy.

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Isetan Mitsukoshi's flagship store, Isetan Shinjuku Main Store, is regarded by many as the "Fashion Museum of the World." At theMICAM, Isetan Mitsukoshi will present its original line of shoes that were developed at the Shinjuku store. The shoes are both fashionable and functional, and since their introduction, they have been among the best-selling products at Isetan Shinjuku's ladies' footwear section, attracting a loyal following. After leaving an indelible impression at Paris Premiere Classe in January and theMICAM in September last year, Isetan Mitsukoshi is back again at Fiera Milano for the second time. Out of 600 SKUs from the 2017 autumn/winter collection that were designed for sales in Japan, 120 that are suited for the international market will be showcased.

From this year, Isetan Mitsukoshi's original domestic shoe brand "NUMBER TWENTY-ONE" will carry a new trademark of "NT BY ISETAN MITSUKOSHI" for the international market.

Original press release (English):
http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102762/201702098685/_prw_PA2fl_a8dYjF3r.pdf

1. NT BY ISETAN MITSUKOSHI's exhibition details at theMICAM
- Dates: Sunday, February 12-Wednesday, February 15
- Venue: Fiera Milano in Rho, Milan (Italy)
- Booth location: International Designers' Booth

NT's shoes are created under the concept of "valuable products that make you feel uplifted" and its lineup consists of shoes that are trendsetting today, easy to wear, and made from premium quality materials.

What sets NT BY ISETAN MITSUKOSHI apart
(1) We collaborate with various Japanese creators: those who are active globally as well as young up-and-coming creators based in Tokyo. We plan to showcase hip and functional shoes designed in collaboration with FACETASM, CINOH and doublet.

(2) A bigger range of customizable shoes
The customizable shoe range (co-created with fashion brand newneu.) proved to be a hit since its introduction at Premiere Classe in 2016. At the upcoming theMICAM, a wider range of customizable products including bags and accessories will be unveiled.

(3) NT "Cinderella" shoes & bags
A brand-new product line inspired by the fairy tale Cinderella by the Brothers Grimm is now available from NT. These products contain motifs such as glass slippers, pearls and fur that represent the iconic story.

2. About our participation at Premiere Classe
Isetan Mitsukoshi for the first time displayed the "Isetan Shoes" line at Premiere Classe -- an exhibition of accessories and other miscellaneous goods held in Paris, France, from January 22, 2016.

Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1zda-xPzlc
Related link: http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/depakachi/

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur, Set to Open Authentic Japanese Restaurants on February 17, 2017

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Fri, 10 Feb 2017 14:00:14 +0900

TOKYO, Feb. 10, 2017 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur, Launched Last Autumn, Set to Open Authentic Japanese Restaurants on February 17, 2017
- Store Specializing in Outstanding Japanese Products, Ideas and Services -

"ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur," the world's first Japanese lifestyle specialty store launched in Malaysia by Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. last autumn, is set to open five authentic Japanese restaurants at 11 a.m. on February 17, 2017.

The store was opened in collaboration with Cool Japan Fund on October 27, 2016. To cater for the increasing global interest in Japan, the store brings products and services that represent Japan's way of living to overseas customers. This store aims to be a go-to center, exposing people abroad to all aspects of Japan's rich history, culture, technology and diversity. ISETAN wishes to inspire the daily lives of its customers, starting with Malaysia before expanding its wings to other countries.

(Images: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201702088641/?images )

Floor Outline (Merchandise)
All of the shops on the six floors will feature high-quality product lineups from Japan and its regions. Over 200 brands being released for the first time will be on display and for sale.

- GF THE MUSEUM "Experience the ultimate Japan"
This floor expresses Japan's rich diversity, including fashion, art and technology.
- 1F THE STUDIO "Experience fashion live"
This floor conveys fashion culture and arranges information transmission space for fashion people from ASEAN countries.
- 2F THE ROOM "Experience grateful lifestyle"
This floor conveys beautiful, healthy Japanese lifestyles and ways of living through a lifestyle-shop presentation.
- 3F THE CUBE "Experience an inspiring culture"
On this floor, in the three zones of "feel," "know" and "create," visitors can experience Japanese culture that exhilarates both the mind and the body.
- 4F THE TABLE "Experience premium dining"
To deliver the taste of "washoku," this floor will bring together around six famous restaurants to serve foods such as general Japanese cuisine, sushi, yakitori, tonkatsu and yakiniku.
- LGF THE MARKET "Experience seasonal flavors"
This floor offers authentic Japanese flavors that convey the changing four seasons, whose beauty is expressed in "haiku," as well as new styles of food utilizing technology.

4F THE TABLE "Experience premium dining"
In 2013, Japan's symbolic traditional food culture, washoku (Japanese cuisine), was selected to be part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. Since then, global demand for authentic washoku has been on the increase.

This February, ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur is proud to present the opening of the Restaurant Floor. On February 17, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., five restaurants that let guests "experience premium dining" will be unveiled on the 4th floor of the store. Each restaurant is a renowned culinary establishment in its own right and will specialize in a different style of washoku: sushi, tonkatsu, yakiniku and other delights, prepared by Japanese chefs.
(*This restaurant floor will host a total of six restaurants; the sixth is experiencing some delay and will open at a later date).
With these restaurants, the store welcomes food lovers not only from Malaysia but from neighboring Asian countries as well. Given the store's prime location of Bukit Bintang, the Restaurant Floor looks forward to serving large tourist crowds. Through ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur, we would like to share the "True Taste of Washoku."

- Number of restaurants: 6
- Total number of seats: 253
- Operating hours: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (last order time differs in each restaurant)

Restaurant Information:
Japanese hot pot: "TORIDEN" from Fukuoka (first outlet overseas)
Experience an evolution of flavors; from simple dishes to explosive taste fusion in chicken hot pot (Mizutaki). *This restaurant is non-halal.
- Number of seats: 70
- Average price: Lunch RM90/Dinner RM120
- Lunch 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m./Dinner 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Tonkatsu: "TONKATSU ANZU" from Fukuoka (first in Malaysia)
TONKATSU ANZU takes an artisanal approach to its cuisine. It uses premium-aged meat sourced from Kyushu and cooks ingredients with care to achieve delicious homemade-style meals. *This restaurant is non-halal.
- Number of seats: 40
- Average price: Lunch RM35/Dinner RM40
- Lunch 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m./Dinner 6:00p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Sushi: "SUSHI AZABU" from New York City (first in South East Asia)
SUSHI AZABU is a Michelin-starred sushi establishment from NYC, loved by New Yorkers and celebrities alike. It is now heading this way to Kuala Lumpur for the first time. *This restaurant is non-halal.
- Number of seats: 40
- Average price: Lunch RM145/Dinner RM145
- Lunch 11:00a.m.-5:00p.m./Dinner 6:00p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Dining, bar & cafe: "THE TOKYO RESTAURANT" from Tokyo (first outlet overseas)
Step into this new foodie haven and be enveloped in generous leather booths with a view of the kitchen. The spacious and stylish bar serves classic cocktails and selections of wine. THE TOKYO RESTAURANT is a definitive destination for contemporary flavors with essence of Tokyo. *This restaurant is non-halal.
- Number of seats: 100
- Average price: Lunch RM25/Dinner RM40
- Operating hours: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.

Yakiniku: "YAKINIKU TORAJI" from TOKYO (first in South East Asia)
What started in a small back street in Ebisu, a district within Shibuya, Tokyo, has now expanded to over 70 chains around the world. Now, Kuala Lumpur is added to the list of locations. *This restaurant is non-halal.
- Number of seats: 50
- Average price: Lunch RM35/Dinner RM50
- Lunch 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m./Dinner 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Store Information:
- Name: ISETAN The Japan Store KUALA LUMPUR
- Company: Isetan Cool Japan Department Store SDN. BHD.
- Location: LOT10, 50 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Size: Approx. 11,000 square meters
- Business hours: 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
- URL: http://thejapanstore.mistore.jp

A full press kit with PR materials can be downloaded from URL below:
http://www.image.net/isetanthejapanstoreopen
Please visit our website: http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/news_release/

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Mitsukoshi Nihombashi to Launch Contemporary Art Exhibition "KOGEI Future Forward" on February 15

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:00:19 +0900

TOKYO, Feb. 8, 2017 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store in Tokyo to Launch Contemporary Art Exhibition
"KOGEI Future Forward" on February 15
Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store of the Isetan Mitsukoshi Group will launch contemporary art exhibition "KOGEI Future Forward" on February 15, showcasing 15 Japanese artists' 30 contemporary art works.

"Kogei" is a Japanese word that was created at the dawn of the Meiji Period (1868-1912) to correspond to the English word "craft." Across the Meiji, Taisho, Showa and Heisei years, the artistry of kogei craft was refined as it underwent various changes. Today, kogei is highly regarded as fine art. This exhibition understands kogei in a free way, and spotlights 15 Japanese artists presenting works as contemporary art. The exhibition shows kogei to the world as a uniquely Japanese fine art.

The Isetan Mitsukoshi Group, the largest department store group in Japan, rediscovers values created by Japanese tradition, culture and aesthetic consciousness and offer them to its customers as new values. Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store, Japan's first department store (founded in 1673), strives to be more than a simple store, but a cultural resort for all our customers to enjoy.

- KOGEI Future Forward
February 15-20
Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store, Main building 1F, Chuo Hall

Artists
KOGEI Future Forward official website (works and biography):
http://www.mitsukoshiguide.jp/kogei-futureforward/artists.html

HIROSHI KITANI
KATSUYO AOKI
KODO AOKI
KOJI HATAKEYAMA
MASAYASU MITSUKE
MIDORI TSUKADA
NOBUYUKI TANAKA
NORITAKA TATEHANA
RITSUE MISHIMA
SHINKYO NAKAMURA
SHINYA YAMAMURA
TAKASHI IKURA
TAKUO NAKAMURA
TAKURO KUWATA
YOSHINORI TSUCHIYA
TAKURO KUWATA
Takuro Kuwata's appeal lies in his broad expression that straddles both craft and contemporary art. Bold forms and bright pop colors give rise to contemporary textures and rhythms. The exhibition works use "kairagi," an effect produced when glazing cracks upon firing. Kuwata has used this kairagi effect with own interpretation, much as he employs "ishihaze," which appears on the surface when stones mixed in the clay explode through firing, and "hizumi," referring to distortions in the vessel, treating them as contemporary expressions.

This event will be conducted as a trial research project for the governmental "Basic Policy for Promoting Measures related to Preparations for and Management of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo in 2020."

Full version press release:
http://pdf.irpocket.com/C3099/Wc5N/Xxq3/AZKB.pdf

Corporate website:
http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/

Images: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/opn/release/201702078586/?images

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Mitsukoshi Group's 2017 Corporate Message: "Refinement of basics, radiant with trust...

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 14:00:34 +0900

TOKYO, Jan. 5, 2017 /Kyodo JBN/ –
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Group's 2017 Corporate Message: "Refinement of basics, radiant with trust -- The important things in life never change. this is japan."

1. What is "this is japan." message?

The Isetan Mitsukoshi Group has promoted its campaign titled "JAPAN SENSES" since 2011 to rediscover values created by Japanese tradition, culture and aesthetic consciousness and offer them to its customers as new values. Under the new corporate message "this is japan.," which it launched in 2015 by deepening this campaign, the group has brushed up its corporate activities, including its product lineup, hospitality and employees' behavior, by fully using its five senses nurtured by Japan's four seasons.

2. What's new about "this is japan." in 2017?

In 2017, we will send out the "this is japan." message under the theme of "placing importance on fundamentals with courage to face the future."

Our message of "this is japan." in 2017 is "Refinement of basics, radiant with trust -- The important things in life never change. this is japan."

As the symbol of "this is japan." in 2017, Isetan Mitsukoshi has cast internationally renowned ballerina Hannah O'Neill. Born in Japan, O'Neill brought life to those sensibilities even whilst moving overseas, persevering through difficult training to fulfill her dream and join the Paris Opera Ballet.

3. Visual display of "this is japan." in 2017

Isetan Mitsukoshi seeks to express the idea of "a future and courage with a sense of energy that fulfills hopes." In their conversations, world-famous choreographer Pierre Lacotte and renowned dancer Hannah O'Neill discussed the courage to face the future and their dreams.

(Image: http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102762/201612277531/_prw_OI1fl_VFX9nL11.jpg)

For visual content, visit the following website: http://this-is-japan.jp/

You can see a video on interviews with choreographer Pierre Lacotte and dancer Hannah O'Neill. In and after February, O'Neill will show 24 different dance scenes matching images of the 24 seasonal turning points of the lunar calendar that finely denote the changing of the seasons in Japan. Each scene will be introduced as a seasonal greeting on and after February 4 (Saturday).

4. Isetan Mitsukoshi to continue efforts relating to "this is japan." and step up efforts to send this corporate message to the world

Based on its corporate message, "this is japan.," the Isetan Mitsukoshi Group as a whole is determined to step up its efforts to offer Japanese goods and marketing services that are appreciated by the world and dispatch information worldwide.

Specifically, Isetan Mitsukoshi will expand its biannual "JAPAN SENSES" campaign to a quarterly campaign. Isetan Mitsukoshi will upgrade this campaign to one that the whole group will promote, focusing on not only goods but also highly advanced value-added services, and recommending goods and services that will suit customers' culture and lifestyles.

Regarding special goods it produces based on Japan's excellent artisanship, Isetan Mitsukoshi will begin to expand the lineup of products this coming spring. Isetan Mitsukoshi is determined to strengthen its efforts to make various proposals and dispatch information through its product lineup, shopping environment and hospitality. Isetan Mitsukoshi hopes consumers will stay tuned for the "this is japan." campaign.

Isetan Mitsukoshi to Open Online Store on Alibaba Group's Tmall Global oin Friday, Nov. 25

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:00:27 +0900

TOKYO, Nov. 21, 2016 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Mitsukoshi, Japan's Largest Department Store Group,
to Open Online Store on Alibaba Group's Tmall Global on Friday, Nov. 25
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. has positioned its digital strategy as the core of its business, and integrated cyberspace and the real world to develop new values, customers and business projects. As part of its efforts toward that end, Isetan Mitsukoshi has begun tests in preparation for opening the first online store by Japan's department store operator on Tmall Global, an electronic commerce website operated by the world's largest retailer Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., in late November.

Purpose of opening online store on Tmall Global:
Isetan Mitsukoshi group stores' sales of duty-free items in the first half of 2016 were approximately 3.7 times those in the corresponding period of 2013. Chinese customers, who account for about 70% of Isetan Mitsukoshi's sales of duty-free goods, are interested in high-quality Japanese products that are selling well to Japanese customers.

Isetan Mitsukoshi will participate in Tmall Global as a strategic partner to build a long-term relationship with its customers who have done shopping at its stores in Japan and develop new customers in China.

Isetan Mitsukoshi will select safe and high-quality goods to 1) sell mainly high-quality Japanese products on Tmall Global; 2) facilitate an alliance between its Chinese and Japanese stores; and 3) help accumulate know-how on marketing in China.

Assortment of products:
Isetan Mitsukoshi will sell its unique products to differentiate itself from other companies that mainly deal with daily necessities.

Category:
Isetan Mitsukoshi will initially sell hundreds of types of products ranging from fashion clothing, miscellaneous goods, cosmetics and foodstuffs to daily necessities, and subsequently expand the scope of goods it will sell. Initially, the company will focus on its own brands and seasonal products. It will gradually add Japanese brands to its lineup. In spring 2017 and beyond, the company will increase special campaigns in collaboration with designers, thereby adding new brands and items to its lineup.

Services:
Isetan Mitsukoshi will provide unique services, such as after-sales services, including repair and additional processing, and pop-up stores showing its products to customers, by utilizing its store network in China.

About Alibaba Group and Tmall Global:
Alibaba Group, which operates Tmall -- China's largest BtoC online shopping mall -- and other e-commerce portals, had 434 million active users on China's retail market as of June 2016. Alibaba Group's total sales on China's retail market had surpassed 3 trillion yuan (approximately 46 trillion yen) by March 2016.

About Isetan Mitsukoshi:
Isetan Mitsukoshi was formed in 2008 by merging Mitsukoshi and Isetan, originally inaugurated in 1673 and 1886, respectively, as kimono shops. It is the operator of Japan's largest department store network comprising 27 outlets in Japan and 31 others overseas.

*For more details, visit the following websites:
http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/about.html
http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/number.html

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Shinjuku to Launch Variety of Special Events "ARITA 400project x ISETAN SHINJUKU"

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:30:06 +0900

TOKYO, Oct. 18, 2016/Kyodo JBN/--
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Shinjuku Main Store to Launch Variety of Special Events
"ARITA 400project x ISETAN SHINJUKU" on Wednesday, October 19
In the upcoming "JAPAN SENSES" campaign, Isetan Shinjuku Main Store will launch a variety of special events under the title, "ARITA 400project x ISETAN SHINJUKU," on Wednesday, October 19, in collaboration with "ARITA 400project" celebrating the 400-year anniversary of Arita porcelain's foundation.

The events will be held at locations inside the store, including THE Stage at its Main Building. Isetan will introduce Arita porcelain's attractiveness to its customers through the project, the largest of its kind, under four themes, "Arita porcelain works by art director and creators" "Tradition x modern Arita porcelain by kilns" "Arita porcelain marche for everyday use" and "Arita porcelain that resonates with food."

-Arita Porcelain Works by Art Director and Creators
October 19 to 25
Main Building 1F THE Stage and store windows

Under the theme, "Arita porcelain works by art director and creators", works by Kashiwa Sato and project producer Ken Kiyoyuki Okuyama will be on display and sale at THE Stage. Sato painted on earthenware produced by an Arita kiln using the "splash painting" technique, and decorated the ware with golden and silver geometric designs in a series named "Dissimilar." Works include a 60-centimeter plate, which was on display at Maison & Objet in January 2016, flower pots, flower vases and other works painted with a similar method as well as small dishes. Works by Beat Takeshi and Kengo Kuma, who are participating in the project as guest creators, will also be displayed along all the windows on the first floor. As such, all the ARITA 400project works exhibited at Maison & Objet will be displayed.

-Tradition x Modern Arita Porcelain by Kilns
October 19 to November 1
Main Building 5F WEST-Park, Kitchen/Dining Goods

A collection of works by major kilns in Arita will be on display and sale under the theme, "tradition x modern Arita porcelain by kilns". The works reflect traditional craftsmanship that has been nurtured during Arita porcelain's 400-year history and its excellent quality and beauty that has fascinated numerous people. You can also enjoy modern Arita.

Kilns that display works:
FUKAGAWA-SEIJI, HATAMAN, KIHARA, Gen-emon, ARITA PORCELAIN LAB, 224 porcelain and RISO porcelain

Original English press release: http://pdf.irpocket.com/C3099/xAmX/sKYo/XKR1.pdf

Corporate website: http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/

Isetan Mitsukoshi Group to Open New Specialty Store "ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur"

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:00:21 +0900

TOKYO, Aug. 29, 2016 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Mitsukoshi Group to Open New Specialty Store
"ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur" in Malaysia,
Introducing Genuine Japanese Quality, Lifestyles and Aesthetics
The Isetan Mitsukoshi Group, supported by the government-financed Cool Japan Fund Inc., will open a new specialty store, "ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur," in Malaysia at the end of October 2016.

As global interest in Japan continues to grow, we are pleased to introduce Japanese history, culture, technology, diversity and lifestyle designs. The new store will deliver Japanese lifestyles and aesthetics to customers. We will bring not only the best of Japan, but authentic Japanese experiences as well.

The store will have six floors introducing high-quality products, experiences and services:
LGF: New dining style based on authentic Japanese tastes and technologies -- groceries, sake, beer & whisky, Japanese and Western sweets and green tea, delicatessen, eat-in dining space, fresh foods, etc.
GF: Fashion, art, technology and Japan's rich diversity are expressed
1F: Japan's fashion culture, a melting pot of unique combinations
2F: A collection of products featuring unique Japanese materials and technology to enhance beautiful, healthy lifestyles
3F: Experience Japanese culture -- bookstore, culture academy, photo lounge, etc.
4F: Restaurant floor featuring authentic Japanese cuisine opening in January 2017

Comment by Hiroshi Ohnishi, President and CEO:
"We will introduce Japan's exceptional products, experiences and services to the world. In 2011, Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) launched "Cool Japan," a program promoting the introduction of regional products, fashion and other content to the world. In this context, the Isetan Mitsukoshi Group has promoted the "JAPAN SENSES" campaign, introducing to our customers remarkable traditional crafts from all over Japan, styling them with a newborn originality. Now, to more clearly convey the spirit of "Cool Japan," we are ready to show the world the exceptional craftsmanship Japan is proud to offer at the fully renovated LOT 10 in Kuala Lumpur, supported by Cool Japan Fund Inc."

Store Overview:
Store name: ISETAN The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur
Company: Isetan Cool Japan Department Store SDN. BHD.
Store location: LOT 10 Shopping Centre, 50 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Store size: Approximately 11,000 m2

Original press release (English): http://pdf.irpocket.com/C3099/xoy0/i7rK/g0ec.pdf

The Japan Store website: http://thejapanstore.mistore.jp/

Corporate website: http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/

Isetan Mitsukoshi to Participate in "The MICAM" Shoe Exhibition for 1st Time

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 17:00:19 +0900

TOKYO, Aug. 22, 2016 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Mitsukoshi to Participate in "The MICAM" Shoe Exhibition for 1st Time
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. will participate for the first time in "The MICAM" shoe exhibition to be held at FIERA MILANO in Italy from Saturday, September 3, to Tuesday, September 6, 2016, which will draw worldwide attention.

During the event, Isetan Mitsukoshi will display its spring/summer 2017 models, which it has created by taking advantage of artisanship it has nurtured by producing "NUMBER TWENTY-ONE," the company's ladies' shoe brand that originated at Isetan Shinjuku Store, known as "the world's best fashion museum." and will allow visitors to feel their corporate message "this is Japan." through its goods and services as well as its in-store displays following Premiere Classe held in France in January 2016.

Original press release (English):
http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102762/201608193515/_prw_OR1fl_aWsfP99g.pdf

1. Details of Isetan Mitsukoshi's participation in The MICAM
- Period: Saturday, September 3, to Tuesday, September 6, 2016
- Venue: FIERA MILANO
- Hall: 1-V
- Booth: International Designers' Booth (No. V39)

The "Isetan Shoes" lineup mainly consists of well-designed and easy-to-wear Japanese-made shoes under the concept of "valuable products that make you feel uplifted" as you wear shoes every day. The company produced these shoes through careful manufacturing processes, such as manually cutting materials. The company also pursues a combination between fashionability and functionality in these products.

Details of shoes to be displayed
(1) Collaboration with Japanese creators who are active on a global scale and young creators who are active mainly in Tokyo: production of shoes that pursue fashionability and functionality.
Collaborative brands: FACETASM, CINOH, LOKITHO, IN-PROCESS, doublet

(2) Pursuit of decorativeness and customization
In recent years, there is a growing tendency to customize basic products to increase their originality. Isetan Mitsukoshi will display the "newneu." brand of shoes that enjoyed high popularity at Premiere Classe as well as sneakers with accessories developed in collaboration with creators.

2. Past projects of "Isetan Shoes" (Participation in Premiere Classe)
Isetan Mitsukoshi for the first time displayed the "Isetan Shoes" line at Premiere Classe -- an exhibition of accessories and other miscellaneous goods held in Paris, France, which began on January 22, 2016.

Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1zda-xPzlc
Related link: http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/depakachi/

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Packaging of Gifts of Mitsukoshi Department Store Exhibited at Japan Museum SieboldHuis

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 16:30:13 +0900

TOKYO, June 20, 2016 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Packaging of Gifts of Mitsukoshi Department Store Exhibited at Japan Museum SieboldHuis
- "Too pretty to throw away: Packaging Design from Japan" Exhibition until Aug. 28, 2016 -

At Japan Museum SieboldHuis in Leiden ( http://www.sieboldhuis.org ), The Netherlands, the packaging of gifts of Mitsukoshi Department Store is on display. The exhibition titled "Too pretty to throw away: Packaging Design from Japan" illustrates through museum objects, consumer items and gift wrappings, how past and present are united in packaging design. The exhibition is structured around three themes: 1) "Artistic Japan"; 2) "The Alchemy of the Everyday"; and 3) "Embellished Intentions."

The "Embellished Intentions" theme is represented by the gift-packaging practices of the Mitsukoshi Department Store, one of the most exclusive establishments in the country. Gifts represent a major form of consumption in Japan and are of particular importance for the revenues of the department stores. The Japanese practice of gift wrapping builds on the tradition of wrapping precious objects, but in the contemporary context its primary function is to emphasize the intention behind the gift.

Exhibited Packages (ex)
1) 2015 winter gift of cookies
Reproduction of the wooden sculpture "Magokoro Tennyo" (Goddess of Sincerity) created in 1960 by Gengen Sato (1888-1963) for Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store.
2) 2015 winter gift of cookies
Reproduction of the cover of December 1914 issue of the magazine "Mitsukoshi," designed by graphic designer Hisui Sugiura (1876-1965).
3) 2015 winter gift of green tea
Reproduction of the cover of November 1913 edition of the magazine "Mitsukoshi Times," and the cover of November 1916 edition of the magazine "Mitsukoshi," both designed by Hisui Sugiura.
4) Mitsukoshi signature "HANA-HIRAKU" wrapping paper
"HANA-HIRAKU" is the first original wrapping paper of a Japanese department store. It was designed by artist Genichiro Inokuma in 1950, which has been adored by many people for more than 60 years as a symbol of Mitsukoshi. We wrap goods our customers buy with HANA-HIRAKU to present them with the tradition and trust Mitsukoshi has nurtured.

Mitsukoshi HANA-HIRAKU Wrapping Video
https://youtu.be/e8lhVLqMIqs
A video showing "how to wrap" various gift items.

Corporate website and original press release (English):
http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/

Isetan Mitsukoshi to launch collaboration exhibition as promotion partner for Setouchi Triennale2016

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:00:00 +0900

TOKYO, Mar. 29, 2016 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
Isetan Mitsukoshi to launch collaboration exhibition as promotion partner for Setouchi Triennale 2016 on March 30
The Isetan Mitsukoshi Group has promoted its campaign titled "JAPAN SENSES" since 2011 to rediscover values created by Japanese tradition, culture and aesthetic consciousness and offer them to its customers as new values.

In the upcoming "JAPAN SENSES" Spring Campaign, the group will hold an exhibition from March 30 to April 12, 2016, in collaboration with Setouchi Triennale 2016 (http://setouchi-artfest.jp/en/ Period: March 20 to April 17), one of the world's largest art festivals that has drawn attention from all over the world, as a promotion partner. Through the exhibition, Isetan Mitsukoshi will introduce attractions in Japan to both the Japanese public and the world as new values. The group will hold an exhibition also in summer and autumn.

Comment by Hiroshi Ohnishi, President and CEO:
"We would like to introduce the attractions of the globally known Setouchi Triennale to both Japanese customers and those from overseas who visit Isetan Mitsukoshi stores as a promotion partner in the festival. Moreover, we would like to introduce craftsmanship and a variety of products in the Setouchi region to our customers through our "JAPAN SENSES" Spring Campaign."

Isetan Mitsukoshi Collaboration Exhibition
1) Seto artists are coming to decorate shop windows!
- Venue: Isetan Shinjuku Main Store
- Date: March 30 to April 12
11 artists who will participate in Setouchi Triennale 2016, will decorate shop windows.

2) Genichiro Inokuma, one of the artists participating in Setouchi Triennale 2016, is known as the producer of Mitsukoshi's wrapping paper "HANA-HIRAKU."
GENICHIRO INOKUMA and "HANA-HIRAKU" Exhibition
- Venue: Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store
- Date: March 30 to April 5

Isetan Shinjuku Main Store JAPAN SENSES Spring Campaign
- Date: March 30 to April 4
- Venue: Isetan Shinjuku Main Store
"The Wonder 500 (TM)" ( https://thewonder500.com/?lang=en )
The Wonder 500 (TM) is a regionally driven Cool Japan project designed to discover "local products that are the pride and joy of Japan but not yet known outside Japan," and then promote them around the world. A total of 500 products from all 47 prefectures in Japan were selected by 30 expert producers and public voting for this project.

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

TimeVallee Watch Boutique Opening on March 9 inside Japan Duty Free Ginza, Mitsukoshi Ginza Store

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 14:00:03 +0900

TOKYO, Mar. 8, 2016 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
TimeVallee Watch Boutique Opening on March 9
inside Japan Duty Free Ginza, Mitsukoshi Ginza Store
The TimeVallee Watch Boutique will open inside Japan Duty Free Ginza on the eighth floor of Mitsukoshi Ginza Store in Tokyo on Wednesday, March 9. Based on the concept of offering multiple international luxury watch brands, it will be the first boutique of its kind in a Japanese duty-free shop.

The luxurious gold tones of the store interior form the backdrop for an array of the world's top watch brands. A hands-on area featuring the latest digital tools enables shoppers to learn more about the history, traditions, and technologies of the brands on display as they enjoy selecting their timepieces.

Japan Duty Free Ginza opened on January 27, 2016, becoming Japan's first airport-style duty-free shop in a city center outside Okinawa.

Despite its downtown location, Japan Duty Free Ginza offers all products exempt from the consumption tax, customs duties, and alcohol and tobacco duties. The store offers visitors to Japan and Japanese travelers departing overseas a new style of pre-trip shopping in a quintessentially Japanese duty-free shop where they can enjoy a pleasant and refined shopping experience not previously available.

Japan Duty Free Ginza (merchandise lineup)
- Luxury boutiques: 9 brands
Brands popular in Japanese duty-free stores and emerging brands appearing for the first time in a Japanese duty-free store are on display in a fresh and attractive setting.

- Cosmetics & perfume: 18 brands on display
The most sought-after brands from Japan and around the world are on display in open spaces between lines of pillars.

- TimeVallee Watch Boutique (opening March 9, 2016): 7 brands on display
Brands: IWC, Vacheron Constantin, Cartier, Piaget, Roger Dubuis, Zenith, and Jaeger-Lecoultre

- Liquors
Scotch/Cognac/Japanese whisky/Wine/Japanese sake

- Tobacco
JT/PM/BAT

- "The 800 Hands" Japanese Beauty
"The 800 hands" concept evokes the many hands of Japanese craftspeople. Items symbolizing the quality of products created by Japanese craftspeople are set out in four sections: Tokyo By Hand, Good Design Award winners, traditional crafts, and manufactured goods.

Store Overview
- Name: Japan Duty Free Ginza
- Location: Entire 8th floor of Mitsukoshi Ginza Store
- Floor area: approximately 3,300 sq. meters
- Style: Duty-free shop
- Opening hours: 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Website: http://www.japandutyfree-ginza.jp/?lang=en

Note: Japan Duty Free Fa-So-La Isetan Mitsukoshi Co., Ltd. is a store operator established in September 2014 under the financing of Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd., Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., and NAA Retailing Corporation.

For further details, see the press release available at:
http://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/company/en/files/ir/160118_en.pdf
http://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/files/whats_new/769_0303_1129.pdf

FROM ISETAN TO THE WORLD: ISETAN SHOES (*) Seeking to Change Your Life from Shinjuku to the World

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Thu, 14 Jan 2016 17:30:12 +0900

TOKYO, Jan. 14, 2016 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
FROM ISETAN TO THE WORLD: ISETAN SHOES (*)
Seeking to Change Your Life from Shinjuku to the World with ISETAN SHOES
- ISETAN SHOES to Debut at Premiere Classe Opening in Paris from Jan. 22 -

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. will participate for the first time in Premiere Classe opening in Paris on Jan. 22, 2016. Isetan Mitsukoshi, the operator of one of Japan's largest department store networks, will present its world view which is expressed by its "this is japan." corporate message. Our products, services and shop dressing on display will allow people in the world to feel values created by Japanese culture, tradition and people's aesthetic consciousness.

We will take advantage of artisanship it has nurtured by producing "NUMBER TWENTY-ONE," the company's ladies' shoe brand that originated at the Isetan Shinjuku Main Store to display about 200 stock-keeping units as the "ISETAN SHOES" (*1).

(*1) ISETAN SHOES is not an official brand name; it will represent the lineup displayed at Premiere Classe.

Original press release (English):
http://prw.kyodonews.jp/prwfile/release/M102762/201601147014/_prw_OR1fl_8P7T4v34.pdf

Related link:
http://pdf.irpocket.com/C3099/OumS/jv11/QCOh.pdf

About ISETAN SHOES to be displayed at Premiere Classe
- Period: January 22-25
- Venue: F140 (booth), HALL3, Porte de Versailles

Under the themes "FROM ISETAN TO THE WORLD" and "Change your life from Shinjuku to the world with ISETAN SHOES," the ISETAN SHOES lineup consists mainly of well-designed and easy-to-wear Japanese-made shoes. The company has succeeded in producing original ladies' shoes in a new genre, including those that reflect the creators' world view.

1. Collaboration with the following brands, including:

- FACETASM
We are collaborating with FACETASM, a brand that showed outstanding performances in the Milan Collection and Tokyo Collection, in offering new styles of shoes produced in Tokyo.

- newneu.
newneu. is distinctive in that its Velcro shoes can be decorated with customers' favorite fur and accessories such as bijous.

CREATOR'S TOKYO, a team of budding designers who has drawn worldwide attention.
Brands: doublet, CINOH, IN-PROCESS, LOKITHO, YUKIHERO PRO-WRESTLING

2. We have developed easy-to-wear, high-quality shoes in collaboration with Toray and Kuraray by pursuing beauty and functionality. These shoes use Toray's Ultrasuede and materials developed by Isetan Mitsukoshi with Kuraray to create beautiful curves of shoes.

Related links:
http://www.ultrasuede.com/
http://www.kuraray.co.jp/en/

Corporate website:
http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/

"Exceed Your Expectations": This Year's Theme under Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Group

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:00:19 +0900

TOKYO, Jan. 5, 2016 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
"Exceed Your Expectations": This Year's Theme under
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Group's Corporate Message, "this is japan."
- Eddie Jones, Former Head Coach of Japanese National Rugby Team, Makes Debut Appearance in Japanese Advertising -

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. will continue "this is japan." -- which it launched last year as a corporate message showing the direction of its corporate activities more clearly -- in 2016, and step up its efforts to send this message to the world.

1. What is "this is japan." message?

The Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Group has promoted its campaign titled "JAPAN SENSES" since 2011 to rediscover values created by Japanese tradition, culture and aesthetic consciousness and offer them to its customers as new values. Under the new corporate message, "this is japan.", which it launched in 2015 by deepening this campaign, the group has brushed up its corporate activities, including its product lineup, hospitality and employees' behavior, by fully using its five senses nurtured by Japan's four seasons.

2. What's new about "this is japan." in 2016?

This year, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings will conduct a New Year advertising campaign featuring Eddie Jones, the former head coach of the Japanese national rugby team and current head coach of the English team, the nation in which the sport originated.

Jones rose to prominence by leading Japan to an unprecedented success in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Impressed by his powerful conviction that "Japanese people can exceed their expectations by refusing to become complacent," Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings has now signed an advertising contract with Jones, the first such venture for him in Japan.

His first message at the start of 2016 is "Exceed your expectations." Endowed with diligence and creativity, Japanese people are capable of achieving an even greater success on the world stage. This message seeks to exhort the Japanese to expect more of themselves, without becoming complacent, and to demonstrate "this is japan." to the rest of the world. The rock-steady look in Jones' eyes as he says these words leaves a lasting impression.

Jones' message can be read by visiting the following website: http://this-is-japan.jp/

For visual content of its advertisements, visit the following website: http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/news_release/

3. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings to continue efforts relating to "this is japan." and step up efforts to send this corporate message to the world

Based on its corporate message, "this is japan." ,the Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Group as a whole is determined to step up its efforts to offer Japanese goods and marketing services that are appreciated by the world and dispatch information worldwide.

Specifically, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings will expand its biannual "JAPAN SENSES" campaign to a quarterly campaign. Isetan Mitsukoshi will upgrade this campaign to one that the whole group will promote, focusing on not only goods but also highly advanced value-added services and recommending goods and services that will suit customers' culture and lifestyles.

In this year's first round of the JAPAN SENSES campaign from January 3 to 12 (from January 2 to 12 at Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store and Isetan Fuchu Store), the group respects desire for happiness and a deep sense of hope that people have at the beginning of the year and proposes "art & culture" that will lead to the creation of a prosperous future.

Regarding special goods it produces based on Japan's excellent artisanship, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings will begin this coming spring to expand the lineup of products under not only the "NUMBER TWENTY-ONE" brand but also "SEKItoWA" for men, "Johaq" for women and "nippoppin," which is a general merchandise brand aimed at helping consumers enjoy their day-to-day living.

Furthermore, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings is set to launch the "#_thisisjapan" project this coming spring using Instagram, which is a non-language means of communication, in order to more proactively send its "this is japan." corporate message to the world.

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings is determined to strengthen its efforts to make various proposals and dispatch information through its product lineup, shopping environment and hospitality. Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings hopes consumers will stay tuned for the "this is japan." campaign.

ISETAN (THAILAND) Remodels 5th Floor into WASHOKU GALLERY

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 15:00:56 +0900

TOKYO, Dec. 17, 2015 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.
ISETAN (THAILAND) Remodels 5th Floor into WASHOKU GALLERY
- Grand Opening Scheduled for Dec. 18 -

ISETAN (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED has remodeled the fifth floor into a food floor and began on November 26, 2015, to offer food products imported from Japan. The grand opening of the floor, named "WASHOKU GALLERY," is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 18.

The Thai retail market has undergone drastic changes since ISETAN (THAILAND) opened in 1992, and numerous Thai customers have said they want to see the same things at the store as at ISETAN stores in Japan. In response to such requests, ISETAN (THAILAND) is remodeling its store.

ISETAN in Japan has adopted an "Environment, Merchandise and Scene" strategy in which its display is user-friendly and experts are ready to explain how to use goods customers would like to buy. As part of this strategy, ISETAN has prepared a wide variety of products with which customers who visit ISETAN stores in Japan are particularly impressed.

Overview of remodeling:
New food floor: WASHOKU GALLERY
Concept: "this is Japan." (*)

At WASHOKU GALLERY, ISETAN offers goods and services so that customers can enjoy Japanese culinary culture. ISETAN will also minimize price differences between products in Japan and those in Thailand as much as possible so that as many customers as possible can feel "this is Japan."

("this is Japan." in terms of products)

Products under the "this is Japan." concept are brands produced by Japanese people and Japanese brands introduced to Thailand for the first time, exclusively available at ISETAN.

There are also nine Japanese-Western food brands, four Japanese bakery brands, 10 Western bakery brands and a Japanese Food Court with seven Japanese food brands.
("this is Japan." in terms of sales and services)

ISETAN has established a system together with Japanese food companies under which Japanese food experts will be invited to show their artisanship to customers. Specifically, tea masters will visit the store when newly harvested tea leaves are put on sale, and sake-brewing masters from rice wine breweries will be invited from all over Japan. Furthermore, sashimi experts will slice freshly imported fish from Japan as customers look on.

ISETAN (THAILAND) President Takaki Akune says: "The newly remodeled floor, WASHOKU GALLERY, is a unique one that only a Japanese department store can offer as it puts the "this is Japan." concept into practice. I'm confident that at WASHOKU GALLERY, Thai customers will feel a sense of satisfaction they have never experienced."

(*) "this is Japan." is a concept that Mitsukoshi Isetan Holdings Ltd. recognizes as part of its corporate strategy. The whole group uses this concept to present the beauty of Japan to the world, from products to sales and services.

For information, please visit the website below:
http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/news_release/
http://isetan-th.com/washoku/ (Available until January 31, 2016)

ISETAN BANGKOK
Address: 4/1-4/2 Central World, Rajdamri Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

Isetan Shinjuku Main Store to Feature Roots of Kawaii: Rune Naito - Past, Present and to Future

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 14:00:16 +0900

TOKYO, Oct. 21, 2015 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Shinjuku Main Store to Feature Roots of Kawaii: Rune Naito - Past, Present and to Future

  The Isetan Shinjuku Main Store, which aims to become "the world's trendiest fashion museum," will feature all-around artist Rune Naito from October 21 (Wednesday) to 27 (Tuesday) as part of a Japanese cultural project unique to the Shinjuku store, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. said Oct. 21.
  This project is part of the Isetan Mitsukoshi Group's "JAPAN SENSES" campaign. For four years since 2011, Isetan Mitsukoshi has worked on sharing with customers the rediscovered values of Japan's tradition, culture and aesthetics through the "JAPAN SENSES" campaign. From 2015, we are advocating "this is japan." as our new corporate message, expanding the scope of the campaign to cover the entire Isetan Mitsukoshi Group. The group has thus been offering Japan's goodness that can be appreciated throughout the world, ranging from products to sales and services.
  President and CEO Hiroshi Ohnishi comments as follows:
  "We are offering Japan's goodness that can be appreciated not only by Japanese people but also by people abroad as new value under our corporate message 'this is japan.' The 'JAPAN SENSES' campaign also features highly unique products and events through which customers can discover Japan's culture and aesthetics. Please do come and visit."

Roots of Kawaii: Rune Naito - Past, Present, and to Future

-Period: October 21 (Wednesday) to 27 (Tuesday)
-Venue: Isetan Shinjuku Main Store (2nd basement floor to 6th floor of
main building*)
*6th floor special event area open until 6 p.m. on October 26 (Monday)
-Features of each floor  (*For event details, visit www.isetanguide.com/rune/)
  --1st floor: "Roots of Kawaii" Rune Naito's Room - Kyoto Villa Rune
  --2nd floor: Trendless Kawaii
  --3rd floor: Borderless Kawaii
  --4th floor: Ageless Kawaii
  --5th floor: Roots of "Roots of Kawaii"
  --6th floor Center Park: Timeless Kawaii
  --6th floor special event area: Roots of Kawaii: Rune Naito Exhibition - Don't Give Up on Your Dreams

The following video press release provides further details:
  http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/news_release
Press release with photos:
  http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/news_release

* Please visit the websites below to see the list of stores and scope of business including sales figures:
  http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/about.html
  http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/number.html

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Mitsukoshi to Further Expand "omotenashi" Hospitality Services for Visitors from Abroad

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:00:30 +0900

TOKYO, Sept. 29 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Mitsukoshi to Further Expand "omotenashi" Hospitality Services for Visitors from Abroad

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. (http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/), Japan's largest department store group, announced on Sept. 29 that it is further expanding its "omotenashi" (hospitality) services for foreign visitors on the basis of its "This is Japan" new corporate message sent out since January 2015. The move is timed with an expected increase in visitors from abroad on the occasion of China's long National Day holiday season in early October.

Mitsukoshi and Isetan have always had an eye for the finest quality ever since we started operating as kimono merchants. The sense of touch as silk meets the skin, the sound of sashes (obi in Japanese) tightening, and the calming aroma from incense are just a few examples of essential components of hospitality in our trade, which focuses on refining our experience through the five senses.

We keep creating and providing fine products with our sense, focusing on communication in all its forms, including the grace and beauty of Japanese omotenashi, to present "This is Japan" as part of our management strategy and to further improve our corporate activities.

With the number of tourists from overseas increasing rapidly since last year, our group has been expanding and enhancing our various services such as a faster tax-refund procedure and also providing our "sprit of hospitality" called omotenashi. We hope to provide and continue to create a new and distinct value to not only Japanese customers but also tourists from overseas who visit our stores.

"We strive to offer a unique experience that exceeds our customers' expectations by providing the best hospitality that only a Japanese department store can present through the great efforts by our stylists (sales staff), our products and atmosphere," says President Hiroshi Ohnishi.

For details on service expansion upon China's National Day on Oct. 1:
--The Mitsukoshi Ginza Store (http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/)
--Japanese Brand Tour (https://isetan.mistore.jp/store/shinjuku/info/form/iclub/brandtour/iclub_brandtour.form?rid=306852ca2fe14622b222664d74371eaf )
--Branch network, sales volume and other data (http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/about.html)
(http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/number.html)

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Mitsukoshi to Further Expand "omotenashi" Hospitality Services for Visitors from Abroad

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:00:17 +0900

TOKYO, Sept. 29 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Mitsukoshi to Further Expand "omotenashi" Hospitality Services for Visitors from Abroad
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. (http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/), Japan's largest department store group, announced on Sept. 29 that it is further expanding its "omotenashi" (hospitality) services for foreign visitors on the basis of its "This is Japan" new corporate message sent out since January 2015. The move is timed with an expected increase in visitors from abroad on the occasion of China's long National Day holiday season in early October.

Mitsukoshi and Isetan have always had an eye for the finest quality ever since we started operating as kimono merchants. The sense of touch as silk meets the skin, the sound of sashes (obi in Japanese) tightening, and the calming aroma from incense are just a few examples of essential components of hospitality in our trade, which focuses on refining our experience through the five senses.

We keep creating and providing fine products with our sense, focusing on communication in all its forms, including the grace and beauty of Japanese omotenashi, to present "This is Japan" as part of our management strategy and to further improve our corporate activities.

With the number of tourists from overseas increasing rapidly since last year, our group has been expanding and enhancing our various services such as a faster tax-refund procedure and also providing our "sprit of hospitality" called omotenashi. We hope to provide and continue to create a new and distinct value to not only Japanese customers but also tourists from overseas who visit our stores.

"We strive to offer a unique experience that exceeds our customers' expectations by providing the best hospitality that only a Japanese department store can present through the great efforts by our stylists (sales staff), our products and atmosphere," says President Hiroshi Ohnishi.

For details on service expansion upon China's National Day on Oct. 1:
--The Mitsukoshi Ginza Store (http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/)
--Japanese Brand Tour (https://isetan.mistore.jp/store/shinjuku/info/form/iclub/brandtour/iclub_brandtour.form?rid=306852ca2fe14622b222664d74371eaf )
--Branch network, sales volume and other data (http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/about.html)
(http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/company/number.html)

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Mitsukoshi Recommends Variety of "majotae" Hemp Fabric Items Jointly Developed with Avex

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 14:00:42 +0900

TOKYO, Mar. 23 /Kyodo JBN/ --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Isetan Mitsukoshi Recommends Variety of "majotae" Hemp Fabric Items Jointly Developed with Avex Group

The Isetan Mitsukoshi group, the largest department store group in Japan, will introduce items jointly developed with Avex Group Holdings Inc. using "majotae" hemp fabrics, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. announced March 23.

It is part of the "JAPAN SENSES" campaign in the spring of 2015 that aims to present Japanese excellence transcending time as a new value, both at home and abroad.

"majotae" is a new fabric that has been revived as the modern age "taima-fu," or hemp fabric, which was used in ancient Japan. "majotae" is a rebirth of the "fabric forgotten by Japanese people" made using harmless hemp material through a collective effort by Shinichiro Yoshida, head of the Asafu Institute (modern hemp cloth research center) that is an authoritative entity on natural fabrics research, Genbei Yamaguchi, Kyoto Obi-sho Kondaya Genbei X, who has a deep knowledge on the allure of Japanese fabrics, and the Avex Group.

"majotae" dries quicker and retains heat better than cotton, and is tough yet becomes soft with repeated use. On this occasion, Isetan Mitsukoshi presents the attractiveness of the fabric that has long been loved by Japanese people and the possibilities for the future through a wide variety of items.

Starting with the "JAPAN SENSES" campaign for 2015 taking place at the Isetan Shinjuku Main Store, the Mitsukoshi Nihombashi Main Store and the Mitsukoshi Ginza Store from March 25 (Wed.) to April 7 (Tue.), Isetan Mitsukoshi will use "majotae" as its exclusive fabric not only for fashion items but for diverse merchandise throughout this year.

President and CEO Hiroshi Ohnishi said, "This is a natural fabric that can be used throughout the year in various scenes in people's lives and which has the potential of leading the way to a 'material revolution' around the world from now on. We hope that many customers will visit our stores and feel the wonderfulness of 'majotae' by holding the items in their hands."

A video press release provides further details including the background of the work related to "majotae": http://www.imhds.co.jp/english/news_release/

Official website of "majotae": http://majotae.com/en/

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Mitsukoshi Ginza Store's Special Offers for Lunar New Year from Feb. 19

Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 15:00:19 +0900

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 29 --
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Mitsukoshi Ginza Store's Special Offers
for Lunar New Year from Feb. 19
Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. announced Jan. 29 its special offers and hospitality services for foreigners shopping at the Mitsukoshi Ginza Store during the Chinese New Year's spring festival period from Feb. 19, featuring special limited cosmetic sets, free gifts with purchases and a "jewelry bazaar."

Located in the center of Ginza, an area in Tokyo where many foreign visitors enjoy shopping, the Mitsukoshi Ginza Store has been expanding its merchandise and services for foreigners visiting Japan.

Hospitality Services:
- Double the number of staff members for the well-used foreign language attendant service during the spring festival period.
- Make floor maps written in Chinese (traditional and simplified).
- Set up dialogue charts (understandable by just pointing at them) on tablet computers on a trial basis on some floors that many foreigners visit (about 10 units, Japanese and Chinese).
- Offer the Mitsukoshi Ginza Store's original handkerchiefs to the first 10,000 customers who receive tax exemption refunds for their purchases.

Special Offers:
- Cosmetics: "Welcome to Japan Campaign"
-- From Feb. 18 (Wed.), offer services on the cosmetics floor on the first basement level, such as a special limited cosmetic set from each brand and a free gift with purchases.
- Jewelry: "Inbound Jewelry Bazaar"
-- Make available a range of jewelry products such as Akoya pearls of the highest quality, as well as jade and coral, and also offer products that can be purchased as gifts at reasonable prices of around 100,000 to 200,000 yen.
Period: Feb. 15 (Sun.) to 22 (Sun.)
Location: 8th floor event area
- Children's Goods: "Made in Japan Project -- Japanese-made Wooden Toy Fair"
-- Offer a variety of toys that are "made in Japan," including traditional playthings and products aimed at intellectual training, all in one site.
Period: Feb. 11 (Wed.) to 22 (Sun.)
Location: 10th floor toy area
-Men's Apparel: "TOKYO SHOP"
-- Hold the "TOKYO SHOP" event which mainly gathers items featuring designs and skills that are characteristically Japanese. As part of this event, the store will analyze the tastes and habits of Chinese people and propose its original business suits tailored using Japan's advanced techniques.
Period: Feb. 11 (Wed.) to 15 (Sun.)
Location: 7th floor men's apparel special event area

In addition, the Ginza Mitsukoshi Store will offer numerous products that are very popular among foreign customers, particularly visitors from China, such as the Nambu Tekki ironware, kitchen knives and wooden mosaic work on the household goods floor and health foods on the food product floor.

Details of these special offers and hospitality services were introduced to Japan-based correspondents of foreign media organizations on Jan. 29 at the Mitsukoshi Ginza Store during a briefing session of the company's inbound/outbound strategy, where some actual products were also displayed.

Representatives of more than 10 media organizations from places including Europe, North America, China and other parts of Asia gathered for the briefing session where the department store group explained its inbound and outbound strategies under the theme of "Isetan Mitsukoshi Group's Inbound Strategy" and building the "Cool Japan Model," a new store model for overseas business.

Source: Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.