MUJI Community Market
Japanese Food & Crafts
Thursday, 7 April – Wednesday, 20 April 2022
The in-store pop-up market has returned exclusively at MUJI ION Orchard for a limited time only! Be delighted with an expanded selection of tasteful Japan-imported specialties from the Kanagawa Prefecture, featuring traditional Japanese confectioneries, sweets made from domestically grown produces, beautifully crafted Japanese fusion housewares and more!
In connecting people and the communities, MUJI seeks to serve as a platform for creating better relationships among individuals; be it between people and nature, or people and society. By bringing Japan closer to the local community, we invite you to come discover and show your support to the Japanese local farmers who had been vastly affected by the pandemic.
Featured Products
from Kanagawa Prefecture
Riki Corporation
Crispy Ariheito Candy of 500 years’ tradition
ARIHEITO is a traditional Japanese confectionery using a unique and secret recipe created by a craftsman, and handed down since the Azuchi-Momoyama period (about 500 years ago). The Ariheito candy has an unique texture, and the manufacturing process makes it surprisingly crispy! Each one is carefully and painstakingly handmade by inhouse craftsmen. Grab both flavours and enjoy the taste of Japan's finest artisans.
JA Kanagawa
Shonan Gold Drink and Shonan Gold Citrus
Shonan Gold was cultivated by Kanagawa Prefectural Agricultural Technology Centre, and registered as a citrus variety in 2003. It is a hybrid of the "Golden Orange" and the "Imamura Onshu" variety of Onshu mandarin oranges, and is characterized by its bright yellow appearance, juicy sweetness, and gorgeous aroma.
The Shonan Gold Drink is a soft drink made from the Shonan Gold fruit produced in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is refreshing with a hint of sweetness!
Ohtanido Co.,Ltd
Kama-age Warabi-mochi - Souvenir Pack
Ohtanido is located within Kawasaki Daishi Temple street shops in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the temple ranks third in Japan in terms of the number of visitors. The most popular item in the store during the Hatsumode season (the Japanese tradition of visiting a shrine or temple to welcome the new year), is the "Kama-age Warabi-mochi", which sells approximately 1,600 cups a day! You can enjoy this Kama-age Warabi-mochi at home by simply heating them up in a microwave or a hot water bath.
Enjoy the new taste of warm warabi-mochi eaten with a spoon! Warabi-mochi is one of the Japanese traditional sweets. The texture is distinctively soft and its taste is moderately sweet. Warabi-mochi is made by solidifying the high-quality starch extracted from the root of Bracken (Warabi), a plant from the fern family. Ohtanido’s “Warabi-mochi” are hand-made with sincerity, using Japanese domestic ingredients. Click here to view a demonstration video!
Naturé Corporation
Fresh Jelly and Gummy made with Seasonal Fruits
Naturé was founded in 2013 and sells mainly processed fruit products. These jellies and gummies use domestically-grown and Kanagawa Prefecture-grown fruits sourced from local Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) and farmers. The products are all hand-made with care with attractive packaging depicting its fruit flavours.
Shonan Gold is characterized by its bright yellow colour, elegant sweetness and gorgeous fragrance. Grapes from Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture, boast high sugar content and freshness. Odawara mandarin oranges are said to have a strong sour taste. Try all flavours of the gummies! The more you bite into these fruity chewy gummies, the more flavourful it becomes! The Shonan Gold Jelly can be enjoyed by young and old as a luxurious dessert.
Shonan Gold Gummy / Isehara Grape Gummy / Odawara Mandarin Orange Gummy
Shonan Gold Jelly
Kagosei Co.,Ltd
Japanese Appetizers and Fried Fish Cake
Kagosei is a long-established Odawara kamaboko (fish cake) manufacturer founded in 1814, and has been striving to create food culture and improve dietary life for over 200 years.
4 Types Deep-fried Vegetables Snack
The “Tsumami-age Shikoku” (4 Types Deep-Fried Vegetables Snack) is an easy-to-eat bite-sized appetizer of 4 kinds of vegetables: carrots, green beans, burdock root and pumpkin, mixed with fish paste and deep fried.
Iso Zanmai 4 Types Fried Fish Cake
The "Iso-Zanmai" (4 Types Fried Fish Cake) is a combination of four types of fried kamaboko: Sakura Shrimp Taikoban, traditional Satsuma-age, Odawara Iwashi-age made from sardines caught from Sagami Bay, and Chinmi-age containing squid and chopped kamaboko.
Ametuschi by Amina Collection (Yokohama)
Designed in Yokohama Japan, crafted by the world.
A beautiful cultural mosaic woven in a single thread!
Amina collection specializes in creating original designed home goods, apparel and fashion accessories since 1977. The featured products this time are some of their popular tableware to beautify your dining table.
The “Kaya” range homeware from Amina Collection is a fusion of ancient Japanese traditions and new culture. Every piece is hand made by craftsmen. The Couple Chopsticks with auspicious motifs are high-quality chopsticks with lacquer finish and non-slip tips for ease of use. Each one comes in an original box, which can be a great gift!
The Mino Ware (traditional ceramic ware) Sauce Dishes and Chopstick Rests comes with an assortment of family crest pattern (Sakura, Kiku, Ume) and colours (red, blue, white). Purchase the same patterns to add richness and colour to your dining table! Limited stocks available.
They also offer a variety of other original designed products such as clothing, fashion accessories, and home goods at their online store. You can visit "Ametsuchi" (https://www.ametsuchicollection.com/) to view their unique products that will make you feel as if you are traveling around the world!
Ready-to-Eat
Maazel Maazel
Healthy Soup and Vegan Instant Noodle
Soup with 34 kinds of Vegetables + Rice Koji (11 Flavours)
All of Maazel Maazel’s products contain 34 kinds of domestically grown vegetables and a traditional Japanese ingredient, rice malt called rice ‘koji’. MM Soups are nutritious and suitable for all ages from baby to the elderly. Ready to consume at any temperature. Just open and consume at room temperature, or heated up in microwave / hot water, if you prefer to consume it in warm. The soup can even be consumed chilled from your fridge! Variety of uses in other recipes like cooking sauces in risotto or pasta dishes, etc. This is a very popular product to feed fussy eaters who do not like vegetables. Special price for 3 packs.
Healthy Vegan Instant Noodle with 34 Kind of Vegetables + Rice Koji (4 Flavours)
The newly launched vegan ramen range contains 2 servings of noodles that are kneaded with its signature 34 kinds of domestic vegetables and rice koji, and seasoning sauce made without any animal extract, seafood extract, or umami seasoning (MSG). Peace of mind knowing it contains vegetable nutrients. No guilt instant noodles indeed! 4 flavours to choose from.
Amami Point Line Co., Ltd.
Uken Village Spice Curry Shrimp
A luxurious mild spicy and sweet authentic curry containing 4 whole Kuruma Shrimps cultivated in the warm and abundant nature of Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture.
Kuruma Shrimps cultivated in Uken Village are lively and have a strong umami and sweetness, and are a gem that is very much appreciated not only for eating at home but also for gifts. Now you can enjoy it in this whole pack of luxurious curry. Just heat up and ready to eat immediately.
Oyster Harmony Co., Ltd.
Octopus Spice Curry
A full-fledged spice curry using octopus caught from Shinoshima, a remote island in Aichi prefecture. Octopus from Shinoshima feeds on high-quality fish and shellfish around the island, so it is a popular ingredient for tourists as it is tastier than octopus in other regions. The curry is an authentic spice curry that was developed for a popular restaurant in Nagoya. Each can contain a generous 100g of octopus! Just heat it up and enjoy this special authentic curry with rice without the hassle of making your own.
Whitebait Sri Lankan Curry
Sri Lankan curry made with shirasu (whitebait) from Shinoshima, a remote island in Aichi prefecture, and finished with an authentic recipe. Shinojima is home to the largest hauls of shirasu (whitebait) in Japan and has a good reputation for its good quality and taste. This curry recipe was developed by Meals & ROTTI by Pahana, a popular Sri Lankan restaurant in Nagoya. An authentic Sri Lankan curry containing shirasu, winter melon and spices. No flour or additives. Try this original curry that really pairs well with white rice.
Kagoshima Seicha Co., Ltd. (Brand: Morinobirouen)
Japanese Tea Culture
Kagoshima Seicha Co., Ltd. was established 130 years ago as a tea retail and wholesale company by Denzo Mori to promote Japanese tea culture. Morinobirouen range is based on its long-established tea shop Birouen. “Bi” standing for beauty and “Rou” for aging, meaning to age beautifully and maintain health by drinking tea. To cater to modern lifestyles, the Morinobirouen tea leaves range comes in tea bags made from pyramid shaped biodegradable “Soilon” material which allows the tea leaves space to expand when steeped, so that it will taste similar as if poured from a teapot.
Organic Matcha Powder
Organic ceremonial grade matcha from Kirishima, Kagoshima. It has a vivid green colour and creamy taste.Organic Sencha Tea Bag
Using organic top grade green tea from Kirishima, Kagoshima. It has a beautiful green colour and mild taste.Organic Houjicha Tea Bag
Using carefully selected tea leaves for Houjicha. It tastes sweet and its good aroma comes from the twice roasting process.
Totsukawa Farm Co., Ltd (Brand: Nejime Biwacha)
Japanese Healthy Tea Culture
Totsukawa Farm Co., Ltd was established in 1999 to market healthy tea and products. Drinking tea is an integral part of the diet and daily life of Japanese people. Nejime Biwacha is a healthy tea for everyone from young children to the elderly who can drink as much as they like at any time.
Loquat Tea Family Pack 24 Tea Bags
Loquat trees are referred to in old Buddhist scriptures as the ‘tree of the king’ and its leaves are called ‘Muyusen – 无忧扇’because they heal anxiety.
Loquat leaves harvested in tropical Kagoshima are cleaned, dried, and roasted using a patented process to produce mellow and refreshing tasting tea. It is caffeine-free and can be enjoyed at night to relax yourself. 100% natural, no fragrance or colouring is added, and packed in unbleached tea bags.
For family use. Makes 1L.Loquat Tea 7 Tea Bags
Loquat trees are referred to in old Buddhist scriptures as the ‘tree of the king’ and its leaves are called ‘Muyusen – 无忧扇’because they heal anxiety.
Loquat leaves harvested in tropical Kagoshima are cleaned, dried, and roasted using a patented process to produce mellow and refreshing tasting tea. It is caffeine-free and can be enjoyed at night to relax yourself. 100% natural, no fragrance or colouring is added, and packed in unbleached tea bags.
For individual use. Makes 2 cups.
Bachan Honpo Co., Ltd (Brand: Bachan Honpo)
Convenient packed ingredients and meals
Bachan Honpo specializes in convenient packed ingredients and meals that are easy to prepare and serve immediately.
Try these 3 convenient types with your rice today!
- 7 Colour Vegetable Stew – Vegan-friendly. Easy heat and serve.
- Healthy Vegetable Curry – Vegan-friendly. Easy heat and serve.
- Bonito Rice Stock – Just mix contents in cooked rice.
Arima Hokodo Co., Ltd. (Brand: Arima)
Bean Snack & Mixed Nuts
Celebrating its 100th year anniversary this year, Arima Hokodo Co., Ltd. focuses on freshness and quality ingredients to ensure that its products are healthy for you. All products featured are Halal certified.
Kinako Bean Snack
Non-GMO Soybeans cultivated in Japan, fragrantly roasted and coated with soybean flour. Reap the benefits of the soybean nutrients in each delicious munch.Uji Matcha Kinako Bean Snack
Non-GMO Soybeans cultivated in Japan, fragrantly roasted and coated with soybean flour and uji-matcha of Kyoto. Enjoy the flavour of Japan with each crunch!Roasted Black Soybean Snack
Non-GMO Black Soybeans from Hokkaido, roasted softly with a rich flavour. Consume as a snack, make black soybean tea with it, or use in black soybean rice recipe.Honey Butter Roasted Almonds & Peanuts
Carefully selected almonds and peanuts, drizzled with honey, coated with butter from Hokkaido and seasoned with a sprinkle of salt. The combination of sweet and savoury taste with its rich buttery aroma makes it a satisfying healthy snack.
Ikedako Shokuhin Co., Ltd (Brand: Ikedako Shokuhin)
Using geothermal heat and steam from the ground
Ibusuki Onsen Black Garlic has all the goodness of black garlic with a unique onsen aroma apart from the rest. Ibusuki is a famous natural hot spring and ‘suna mushi’ (sand bathing) area in Japan’s subtropical south in Kagoshima. As the Kirishima volcanic belt runs through Ibusuki, its ground is full of geothermal activity. Ibusuki Onsen black garlic is made from garlic harvested from the rich soil of Ibusuki, quality checked and aged naturally at high temperatures, using geothermal heat and steam from the ground. Eat it as it is or use it in pasta, sauces, dressings or wherever you need the sweet umami flavour of black garlic. 30 times more polyphenol (2420mg/100g) than normal garlic and rich in amino acids. 100% garlic with no additives.
Okisu Co., Ltd (Brand: Okisu)
Wholesome dried vegetables that can be stored in the cupboard
Okisu dried vegetable range is made from wholesome vegetables harvested in Kyushu and Kagoshima, and processed in ISO 22000 certified factory. These convenient, eco-friendly dried vegetables can be reconstituted with warm water and used in various recipes just like fresh vegetables, or simply add into soup dishes for added vegetable nutrients. These vegetables have a longer shelf life, reducing food wastage due to spoilage. No artificial additives or chemical preservatives are added.
Crafts
Kotobuki Tsumugi Workshop
Traditional Japanese Oshima Tsumugi Silk Pongee
Oshima Tsumugi is a traditional handicraft silk fabric and is hailed as one of the three great textiles in the world, alongside Persian carpets and Gobelin tapestries. In the old days, the spun silk thread was dyed with mud and plain weave to make a piece of silk cloth. Nowadays, beautiful yarn made by twisting sericulture silk yarn is used.
The process of making Oshima Tsumugu is a very complicated and tedious process involving 30 steps. However, its finished product makes it the most sought-after fabric to make Kimono to be passed down from generations to generations. The pattern of Oshima Tsumugi is created by pre-dying the yarn to be woven so that it becomes a pattern, and weaving it without any deviation by tsumugi artisans. Unfortunately, factors like westernized clothing and lack of inheritance of the artisan skills, the manufacturing of Oshima Tsumugi textile is a declining traditional craft. To promote the trade, the traditional textile is utilized in modern accessories like name card holders, neck tie, etc. Don’t miss the opportunity to marvel at the actual authentic Oshima Tsumugi textile at the event!
Kamezaki Senkou Co., Ltd
Traditional Japanese Cloth Dyeing
Kamezaki Senkou is in its 4th generation, maintaining traditional cloth dyeing methods since its establishment. All its products are produced manually like the tairyo-bata, large flags that were traditionally flown by fishermen for good fortune. Today, these banners are featured during festivals and special local celebrations. Many of the designs are often drawn with flashy colours and bold compositions to catch people’s attention. To cater to modern lifestyles, they have branched out to produce azuma bags, carry bags, mask cases, etc. in traditional Japanese designs.