MUJI Community Market

Japanese Food & Crafts

Thursday, 14 July - Wednesday, 27 July 2022

In our in-store pop-up event, we are pleased to introduce to our local community a selection of Japan-imported specialties and crafts.

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


Kimoto Farm

Minori no Hyakunenmai Rice

Kimoto Farm’s Minori no Hyakunen Mai (Koshihikari) rice is grown with minimal amount of agricultural chemicals, on fallow lands in Inabe City, Mie Prefecture. Due to its cool climate at night with good weather during the day, combined with clear stream water the farms produces nutritious and delicious rice. In Kimoto Farm, the average rice yield amount is kept at 270Kg/99-174m2 (Average in Japan is about 530Kg/99-174m2) to ensure production of delicious rice. The rice is milled in Singapore for freshness and its taste value is 79-87point. In addition, the rice is grown using sustainable rice farming methods in line with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.



PWP Promotion:

For its soft launch, purchase any product at MUJI Community Market to get a 2Kg bag of Minori no Hyakunen Mai at only $10.70 (limited to 5 bags per customer). Variants Available: White / Brown / 70% Polished / 50% Polished (While stocks last).



50% Polished: Rice with about half of the bran removed and almost all the germ left. The nutritional value is a good balance between brown rice and white rice.
70% Polished: Rice from which about 70% of the bran has been removed and part of the germ remains. It is close to white rice and easy to eat. Recommended for brown rice beginners.

Minami Kyushu Hajime Kai

Black Chiran Tea

Black Chiran Tea uses 100% of Chiran tea leaves produced in Minamikyushu City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The tea leaves are grown without agricultural pesticides. Its special manufacturing method suppresses bitterness and astringency, resulting in a refreshing taste that is easy to drink. A fragrant tea with a beautiful reddish colour when brewed. Black Chiran tea contains more polyphenols than general oolong tea, which have been found to suppress fat absorption, and is recommended for those who are concerned about the fat intake in their diet. 1 tea bag can brew about five cups of black chiran tea, so you can enjoy about 50 cups of this product in this pack of 10 tea bags.

Ogura Corporation

Brown Rice & Glutinous Wheat Pancake Mix

This original vegan pancake mix is 20μ ultra-fine as well as a high water-retaining flour, so it does not clump easily. Easy to use, and has a faint sweet aroma of brown rice. The baking powder used in this product is aluminum-free. You can easily make healthy mochi-mochi pancake with it. Enjoy the pancakes with your favourite sauces or jam.

Ohashi Ryoki Ltd

Masu

For over 1300 years, the Masu has played an important role in Japanese tradition. Originally a measuring cup for foods such as rice and soy sauce, the Masu was used to measure rice when it was commonly used as a form of currency. For the Japanese people, the Masu was as valuable and important as the rice it contained. All the Masu products are made from Japanese cypress, better known as Hinoki, is regarded as a great luxury in Japan. Famous for its crisp fragrance as well as its versatility as building material, Hinoki is a favourite choice for hot spring baths. The Japanese Cypress has been the wood of choice for the construction of ancient works of architecture such as the Horyuji Temple, the oldest wooden structure known to date. No trees are cut specifically for the purpose of making the products. They are made from recycling wood that did not meet building material standards because of its shape or size, and the craftsmen make each product with all their heart and soul.

Traditional Masu Box: Simple yet elegant, your imagination is the limit when it comes to using this versatile product. Masu is not only used for measuring rice, but is also used for sake and as a memento for celebrations. These Masu are smaller size than regular Masu, easier to hold and to consume a small amount of sake at a time. It is a lovely choice for home drinking with family or friends.
(5 Shaku) Size: 67mm×67mm×47(H)mm, Capacity: 100ml & (1 Gou) Size: 85mm×85mm×56(H)mm, Capacity: 180ml

Masu Sui Choko:An upside down Mt. Fuji shaped triangular Masu! This item can be used for drinking or it can be used to decorate your room. The stylish design of this product earned it the Good Design Award in 2011. Just having one of these on your dining table will add a stylish touch to your table. Not only for drinking alcohol, you can also put dessert and little dry snacks in it. Sui Choko is more than tableware. Simple yet stunning, true piece of art!

Masu Coaster: It is a wooden coaster crafted using the "Masu-gumi" technique used when making Masu. The four corners are rounded to make it even easier to use. The wooden coaster absorbs water droplets from the glass which makes the coaster very convenient to use. The surface of the coaster has an uneven pattern which prevents the coaster from sticking to glass surfaces. As well as holding glasses and teacups, these coasters can also be used as an accessory tray. You can place it in your room or in the entrance hallway to hold your most worn accessories and watches. There are 6 different designs to choose from.

Visit early to avoid disappointment as cute and interesting designs usually run out fast! Limited stocks available.

Ready-to-Eat


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.

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. 

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.

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.