“(curated product grid as hero -- editorial-first layout without platform positioning)”
Opening with a product grid assumes intent that a first-time visitor does not yet have. Without stating what minne is and why it exists, the page looks like a generic boutique -- the visitor cannot tell it is Japan's largest handmade marketplace vs a single shop's Shopify store.
“One million creators. One place to find them. minne is Japan's largest handmade marketplace -- original accessories, ceramics, art, and gifts made by independent artisans.”
Platform scale (1M+ creators) immediately differentiates from Instagram shops and small Etsy alternatives, and signals the browse depth that justifies a return visit.