Facing intense competition from foreign rivals selling brand-name products, Japanese jewelry stores are countering with their own initiatives.
Mikimoto Boutique opened a temporary store on the central street of Tokyo's Ginza shopping district in June, offering 400 different kinds of products, ranging from watches to tableware.
It will stay open until December next year while the company's main store undergoes renovation.
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