MIRAI CONVENIENCE STORE was created as a hub for the KITO DESIGN PROJECT, a project to rebuild a miraculous village through the power of culture. The name “MIRAI” comes from the phrase “children are the person from the future. This area is also the historical site of Japan's first successful yuzu tree splicing. To express the idea of creating the future of the Kito, an architectural structure resembling a yuzu tree was added to the design axis. This general-purpose three-dimensional truss structure was carefully painted in yuzu yellow with the participation of the villagers. The building also boasts the highest rainfall in Japan, so a large roof, including a terrace, was added to create the most beautiful view of the rain and the natural beauty of the Kito in Japan.
In consideration of children and the elderly, the ceilings of private rooms and furniture are kept low, and all elements are combined into one space under the large roof. The large roof is illuminated by warm light, and people gather here to enjoy the daily life and events of the community.