The MUSASHI JAPAN Shibuya Center-gai store officially held its grand opening on April 30, 2026. Having first soft-opened on October 1, 2025, the store spent months refining the space through day-to-day operations before completing the interior and reaching its grand opening milestone.
A Space Where Materials Resonate — Substantial Yet Warm
The most significant change in the interior redesign is the shift to a design centered on modern metal and stone. By fusing the warmth of natural wood with these heavier materials, the space achieves a depth and presence unlike its previous form. The interplay of textures across different surfaces creates an entirely new atmosphere throughout the store.
The reconfigured floor layout also opens up the space, giving visitors more room to browse at their own pace and find the blade that suits them best. Rather than simply a place to make a purchase, the store elevates the experience of engaging with the world of Japanese kitchen knives.
The store serves as a flagship expression point for the brand, which places Japanese kitchen knives at its core while reinterpreting Japan's traditional craftsmanship and aesthetics through a contemporary lens — extending that expression into the realm of fashion. The Shibuya Center-gai location is set to serve as a base from which the brand expands its world and looks to cultivate a new culture.
Address: 30-7 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFK8LkxRzWYvXkcGA
