Zenbird Editorial TeamThe YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM is a mobile museum run by Circular Yokohama, offering a chance to view, touch, and buy circular products from Yokohama. From 17 to 18 February (Friday and Saturday,) the museum’s POP-UP store will be open at MUJI500 Hoshiten qlay.
MUJI500 Hoshiten qlay and Circular Yokohama have been working together since the launch of the commercial facility “Hoshiten qlay”. They aim to create an inclusive community that promotes recycling-oriented lifestyles. This POP-UP store was designed to celebrate the opening of the facility and visualize the collaboration between the two companies.
The store will offer a variety of products, including items previously featured at the YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM, as well as new goods and foods from Shonan Eco Project, Kururi Kobo, Ishii Landscape, and certified NPO WE21 Japan. The event is open to everyone, and visitors are encouraged to check the dates and times before coming to the venue:
- Dates: 17 February (Friday) and 18 February (Saturday)
- Time: 17 February: 4 pm ~ 8 pm / 18 February: 10 am ~ 8 pm
- Location : Inside MUJI 500 Hoshiten qlay (Google Map here)
- Access: Right next to the ticket gate of Hoshikawa Station on the Sotetsu Line
[Website] Circular Yokohama Homepage (EN)
[Related reading] “YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM” at LUMINE Yokohama (EN)
[Related reading] YOKOHAMA CIRCULAR DESIGN MUSEUM exhibits at Hoshiten qlay
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