2030 Vision and Community Coexistence and Issue Resolution Centered on Individual Stores

「The Company also formulated a vision through 2030, looking toward a better future 100 years from now. Through individual stores, the Company will support the foundations of everyday life, coexist with local communities, contribute to solving local issues and help develop towns.」

「During the third quarter, town meetings were held by the 4 regional business divisions in Yokohama, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Chiba, and the Company plans to hold meetings in more regions going forward. Through these activities, the Company aims for each store to serve as a community center, share issues and values with local residents, and contribute to solving local issues and creating a positive impact in local communities.」

「As one of these initiatives, the Company began selling “Princess Sally,” an improved variety of the indica rice “Basmati” produced in the area, at Sato no MUJI Minanaminosato in January, and began selling it at MUJI Ginza at the end of February.」

「On 23 November, the Company opened MUJI Yoshizuya Kani in Kani City, Gifu Prefecture. A branch of the municipal library operated by Kani City opened simultaneously inside the store. Conventional libraries are expected to maintain silence, making them difficult for families with children to use, and this initiative is one response to that issue. With no boundary between the store and library and background music playing, the space allows activities such as reading stories aloud and enables customers to enjoy shopping while engaging with books. In June 2023, the Company entered into a comprehensive partnership agreement with Kani City on regional revitalization. The Company aims to create a store where local residents can gather not only to shop but also for other purposes.」

「On 28 April, the Company reopened Café&Meal MUJI at Sato no MUJI Minanaminosato, the comprehensive exchange terminal in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture. In April 2017, the Company entered into an agreement with Kamogawa City on regional revitalization, was designated as the designated manager of the Minaminosato comprehensive exchange terminal in March 2018, and began operating the facility in April of that year. In April 2023, after being designated as the facility’s designated manager for a further 5 years, the Company renovated Café&Meal MUJI and established a workation space to attract more visitors from within and outside the prefecture. It also introduced a Kamogawa resident discount to make it easier for residents to enjoy locally produced agricultural products and promote local consumption of local products.」

「In February 2023, the Company opened MUJI Maebashi Chuo-dori Shopping District as part of a project to revitalize the Chuo-dori shopping district in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture. The store includes “One-Tsubo Startup” space for local producers and startup companies seeking to open stores in the shopping district. By providing face-to-face sales and services to customers, the space gives prospective tenants a concrete image of operating a store and supports their launch of physical locations. In connection with the launch of this initiative, the Company entered into a partnership agreement with Maebashi City. Similarly, in January, the Company entered into a partnership agreement with Tako Town, Chiba Prefecture, to promote local revitalization.」

「During the first quarter, the Company entered into partnership agreements with Hakodate City, Hokkaido, Tsunan Town, Niigata Prefecture, Itabashi Ward, Tokyo, and Shimanto Town, Kochi Prefecture, to address issues in each community. In Hakodate, the Company began working with the city and neighboring businesses to revitalize the town’s vibrancy, which had declined during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Itabashi Ward, the Company began selling selected local specialty products at the store and launched initiatives with nearby sole proprietors at MUJI Itabashi Minamicho 22, which opened in November.」

「In May 2022, the Company entered into a four-party partnership agreement with Chiba City, the Urban Renaissance Agency and MUJI HOUSE Co., Ltd. to revitalize Hanamigawa Danchi and surrounding areas in Chiba City. Going forward, the parties will undertake initiatives including the renovation of the shopping district under the supervision of MUJI HOUSE and workshops to revitalize the local living area.」

「“ESG through localization initiatives”: The Company is pursuing partnership agreements with local governments to address local issues and create a positive impact in local communities. In February 2022, the Company entered into a partnership agreement with Miyashiro Town, Minamisaitama District, Saitama Prefecture, to work together toward realizing “pleasant living and society” and to promote the development of a better local community.」

「In September 2021, the Company entered into a partnership agreement with Shinjuku City, Tokyo, and in October with Mashiko Town, Haga District, Tochigi Prefecture, and Kasugai City, Aichi Prefecture. Going forward, the Company aims to contribute to local development by working with local governments, businesses and residents, with stores at the center of these activities, and to support everyday life in local communities.」

「In July 2021, the Company formulated and announced its vision through 2030, looking toward a better future 100 years from now. Through individual stores, the Company will support the foundations of everyday life, coexist with local communities, contribute to solving local issues and help develop towns.」