New Custom Cabinet Installed for Yoku Moku Sweets at EPCOT's Mitsukoshi

The display was crafted by a Japanese-American artist to showcase the popular Japanese confectionery brand.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:20pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of the glossy, buttery texture of a Yoku Moku rolled cookie, captured in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting to highlight the luxurious, high-end aesthetic of the Japanese confectionery brand.The new custom display cabinet at Mitsukoshi showcases the rich, indulgent textures of Yoku Moku's premium Japanese butter cookies.San Diego Today

Mitsukoshi, the Japanese department store located in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT, has installed a brand-new custom cabinet to showcase Yoku Moku confectionery products. The cabinet was designed and built by San Diego-based artist Miki Iwasaki, with the assistance of woodworker and installer Jess Falstad.

Why it matters

The new Yoku Moku display cabinet is a unique addition to the Mitsukoshi store, which is the only North American location of the Japanese retail chain. The custom cabinet showcases the popular Japanese sweets brand in an eye-catching and visually appealing way, helping to drive sales and interest in international snacks and confections at EPCOT.

The details

The cabinet features a lower section with red and blue boxes of Yoku Moku rolled butter cookies, and an upper section with open display cases showing off the cookies. The red boxes contain chocolate-filled butter cookies, while the blue boxes have the standard rolled butter cookies. The cabinet also has hidden storage space in the back for additional sweets inventory.

  • The new Yoku Moku display cabinet was installed in April 2026 at the Mitsukoshi store in EPCOT's Japan pavilion.

The players

Miki Iwasaki

A San Diego-based Japanese-American artist who was commissioned to design and create the custom Yoku Moku display cabinet for the Mitsukoshi store.

Jess Falstad

The woodworker and installer who assisted Miki Iwasaki in constructing the new Yoku Moku display cabinet.

Mitsukoshi

A Japanese department store chain with locations worldwide, including the only North American store situated in the Japan pavilion at EPCOT.

Yoku Moku

A popular Japanese confectionery brand known for its rolled butter cookies, which are now being showcased in the new custom display cabinet at the Mitsukoshi store in EPCOT.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to showcase Yoku Moku's delicious cookies in this beautiful new custom display cabinet. It's a great way to highlight this beloved Japanese brand for our guests at EPCOT.”

— Miki Iwasaki, Artist

What’s next

The new Yoku Moku display cabinet is expected to remain a permanent fixture at the Mitsukoshi store in EPCOT's Japan pavilion, providing guests with an enhanced shopping experience and increased access to popular Japanese confections.

The takeaway

The installation of this custom Yoku Moku display cabinet at the Mitsukoshi store in EPCOT's Japan pavilion demonstrates Disney's continued commitment to offering unique, culturally-immersive experiences for its guests. By showcasing sought-after international snacks and sweets in an eye-catching and visually appealing way, the new cabinet helps drive interest and sales in global confectionery brands.