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MUJI Philippines Unveils Its Largest Flagship Store at Glorietta
MUJI Philippines has reached a new milestone with the opening of its first and largest flagship store at Glorietta 3, introducing an expanded experience centered around thoughtful living and everyday essentials. Covering over 2,600 square meters across three floors, MUJI Glorietta now stands as the brand’s largest location in the country, redefining what it means to shop for simplicity, function, and timeless design.
A New Home for Minimalist Living
True to its ethos of “no-brand quality goods,” MUJI Glorietta offers an impressive selection of over 2,500 products, designed to effortlessly fit into daily life. While MUJI has long been loved for its apparel, the flagship store places a renewed emphasis on home living—highlighting furniture, storage solutions, kitchen tools, decor, and even indoor greenery curated specifically for the Philippine lifestyle.
The store’s design is as much part of the experience as the products themselves. High ceilings, abundant natural light, and interiors featuring Philippine reclaimed wood create an inviting, relaxing environment that encourages mindful shopping. The use of local materials and sustainable elements reflect MUJI’s global commitment to eco-conscious living.
Shoppers will find an extensive array of MUJI’s beloved home items—from modular storage systems and minimalist furniture to kitchenware and organizational tools—each crafted with the brand’s signature focus on simplicity, durability, and user-centered design. MUJI’s understated aesthetics and practical functionality continue to make it a go-to destination for those looking to create a harmonious living space.
Expanding beyond traditional retail, MUJI Glorietta also introduces several services designed to enhance the shopping experience. Highlights include an In-House Alteration service for clothing, a Water Refill Station promoting sustainability, and the popular Stamp Table for personalized stationery. The Service Counter also provides personalized consultations, home delivery options, and assistance with larger orders, making it easier than ever to incorporate MUJI’s philosophy into daily living.
A Taste of Everyday Comfort
In a bid to foster deeper connections between people and nature, MUJI Glorietta offers a curated collection of green plants, selected for their resilience in tropical climates. These easy-to-maintain plants serve as simple, effective ways to bring tranquility and life into urban homes.
Additionally, the store will host a series of workshops and events ranging from Compact Living seminars to Aroma and Scent Blending sessions. These experiences align with MUJI’s goal of helping customers discover practical lifestyle solutions while building a community rooted in shared values.
Further enhancing the flagship experience is the introduction of the MUJI Bakery, a first in the Philippines. Freshly baked daily, the bakery offers a range of breads inspired by both Japanese and Filipino flavors—think pandesal, croissants, and ensaymada—all crafted in-house. Complementing the bakery is MUJI’s largest Coffee Counter to date, featuring coffee made with beans sourced from Benguet farmers, house-made curry rice meals, and indulgent Hokkaido milk soft serve ice cream.
A Hub for Community and Sustainable Living
MUJI Glorietta is more than just a retail space; it’s a community hub built around sustainable practices, mindful shopping, and thoughtful design. Through its expanded product range, personalized services, and commitment to quality, MUJI continues to provide simple yet meaningful solutions for modern living.
The flagship store officially opened its doors on April 25, 2025, located at Glorietta 3 (Levels 1, 2, and 3) in Makati City. It operates Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
For more information, visit mujiph.com, or follow MUJI Philippines on Facebook and Instagram (@muji_ph).
Images courtesy of Muji Philippines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As the largest MUJI store in the Philippines, the Glorietta 3 flagship spans over 2,600 square meters across three floors and offers an expanded selection of over 2,500 products. It features exclusive amenities such as the country’s first MUJI Bakery, a large coffee counter sourcing local Benguet beans, and a dedicated water refill station. The store’s design also integrates local Philippine reclaimed wood, blending the brand’s minimalist Japanese aesthetic with sustainable, regional elements.
The flagship store offers several lifestyle services including an in-house clothing alteration service and a Service Counter for personalized consultations and home delivery. Customers can also enjoy the Stamp Table for customizing stationery and participate in specialized workshops covering topics like compact living and aroma blending. These services are designed to help shoppers integrate MUJI’s philosophy of functional, simple living into their specific household needs and personal styles.
Yes, the store features the first MUJI Bakery in the Philippines, serving fresh breads that blend Japanese and Filipino flavors, such as pandesal and ensaymada. Adjacent to the bakery is a coffee counter offering beverages made from local Benguet coffee beans, house-made curry rice meals, and Hokkaido milk soft serve ice cream. These culinary offerings provide a space for everyday comfort and a deeper connection to local community flavors within the retail environment.
Sustainability is integrated into the store through the use of reclaimed Philippine wood in its interior design and the provision of a public Water Refill Station to reduce plastic waste. MUJI also focuses on durability and user-centered design in its products, encouraging a “less is more” approach to consumption. Additionally, the store offers a curated collection of resilient indoor plants to help urban dwellers bring nature into their homes in a sustainable, low-maintenance way.
The MUJI flagship store is located across Levels 1, 2, and 3 of Glorietta 3 in Makati City. It is open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM, with extended weekend hours from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. This central location serves as a community hub for mindful shopping and lifestyle workshops, making it easily accessible for residents and commuters in the metro area.
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