【News】Japan’s Largest Drugstore Chain “Matsumotokiyoshi” to Open Its First Store in Malaysia This December at Toppen, Johor Bahru!

Japan’s well-known drugstore “Matsumotokiyoshi (Matsukiyo)” is finally expanding to Malaysia! The first outlet is scheduled to open at Toppen Shopping Centre in Johor Bahru.

Located on the first floor near “Dees Fashion,” the store is expected to open around December 2025, according to sources.

■ A Trusted Japanese Brand with a Long History

Matsumotokiyoshi began in 1932, when its founder Kiyoshi Matsumoto opened a small pharmacy called Matsumoto Pharmacy in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture.Today, the brand operates over 3,000 stores across Japan, and has expanded into other Asian markets such as Thailand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.With its wide product selection and high quality, Matsumotokiyoshi has become one of Japan’s most beloved and trusted drugstore chains — for both locals and tourists alike.

■ Beauty, Health, and Daily Essentials All in One Place

The new store will offer a wide variety of Japanese products, including skincare, cosmetics, haircare, health supplements, and daily essentials.Many fans say visiting Matsumotokiyoshi is a must during their trips to Japan — and soon, shoppers in Malaysia can enjoy the same experience at Toppen, without flying abroad!

■ Spotlight on “@cosme Award” Items

Products that have won Japan’s famous @cosme Awards, a benchmark of beauty trends, may also be available at the Malaysia store.Fans can look forward to discovering top-selling and award-winning Japanese beauty items 💄

📍 Store InformationAddress: L1.39 @ Toppen Shopping Centre (Johor Bahru)

Expected Opening: Around December 2025

📚Sources

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