Mitsukoshi: Redefining the supermarket experience in the Philippines

A shopping trip to a Japanese department store is one of the most unforgettable experiences when in Japan. Walking around the department store’s basement level heightens the fun even more as this floor, also known as depachika (from “depāto” meaning department store and “chika” meaning basement), houses a supermarket and a food hall. Beneath the floors of well-curated clothing and merchandise, you will find a basement-level haven of top-shelf food and related products. Depachikas offer a wide array of treats and produce such as sweet mochi, gorgeous bentō boxes, high-grade sake, exotic seafood, fresh fruits, and more.

Mitsukoshi, the biggest department store chain in Japan to open its flagship mall in the country named after its brand at Federal Land’s Grand Central Park community in BGC

What gourmet dreams are made of

In 2021, Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd., owner and operator of Japan’s famous department store chain, will open the Philippine’s first Mitsukoshi mall in Bonifacio Global City in partnership with Federal Land, Inc. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. Similar to department stores in Japan, the mall will have its own depachika. The upcoming gourmet underground will serve Japanese favorites such as tempura, teppanyaki, sushi, and tonkatsu, among others, that is sure to delight the lunch and dinner crowds. It will also offer a wide selection of international cuisine to cater to the different tastes of its diners.

Artist’s Perspective of the Supermarket

Redefining the supermarket scene

The supermarket on the food floor will be the mall’s anchor tenant. “The Mitsukoshi supermarket will redefine “delicious” and “healthy” not only through items imported from Japan but also through improving the quality of local ingredients by adapting the Japanese style product management. We also aim to provide comfortable and enjoyable shopping experiences through Japanese services,” says Yoji Kawaguchi, Overseas Operation Department Manager of Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.

Shoppers will find fresh produce such as fruits, vegetables, and dairy products directly delivered from local farms. “We are looking to periodically showcase specialties of the various prefectures and regions of Japan.”

In keeping up with Japanese standards, all foods are checked carefully. “We put high priority on product sanitation to deliver reliability as well as deliciousness,” Kawaguchi adds.

In addition to offering some of the finest food across the globe, this supermarket will provide patrons with a new shopping experience by staging cooking demonstrations, on-site tasting, and other food-related activities.

Artist’s Perspective of the Food Hall

Combining retail with residential

Apart from a supermarket and food hall, this four-storey mall will also house an outstanding selection of boutiques carrying Japanese brands, as well as the best names in global retail. The mall will anchor The Seasons Residences, an upscale, Japanese-inspired condominium project by Federal Land, Inc. in partnership with Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., and Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd. The Seasons Residences offers 1BR, 2BR, and 3BR units with prices starting at P16M.

Mitsukoshi in BGC will be the retail brand’s 56th outlet in the world. Isetan Mitsukoshi also has stores in Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, China, Italy, and the United States.

For more information, call The Seasons Residences hotline at (632) 359-6756 or visit the showroom at 7th Ave cor. 34th St., Grand Central Park, North BGC, Taguig City (across the Lexus Manila Showroom).

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