The Kuala Lumpur branch of Isetan, a Japanese retail outlet specializing in lifestyle products and services, is fusing its brand with local styles after celebrating its first anniversary in October.
A dress of kimono fabric created by a Malaysian designer is an example of the blend of cultures that can be found at the store, which features over 800 Japanese brands of food, clothing and other items, as well as a food court where customers can enjoy Japanese cuisine on the spot.
The six-floor "Isetan The Japan" store that covers 11,000 sq. meters opened on Oct. 27, 2016, in Bukit Bintang, a busy commercial and entertainment district in the Malaysian capital, and has since exclusively promoted 500 Japanese brands.