As you walk through the train stations, streets or malls you'll come across Tokyo's famous 100 yen stores. A 100 yen equates to about a $1.00 US Dollar, depending on the exchange rate. Everything in these stores cost 100 yen which lures people in to walk through the aisles and suddenly find themselves with a basket full of items ranging from kitchen gadgets, to stationary, to Sanrio products, to health and beauty. You name it, and you'll find it at a 100 yen store!
The first popular 100 yen store is Daiso.
This store can also be found in other parts of the world, including Los Angeles and Dallas. On a recent trip we were surprised to find this store at the Skytree Mall at Tokyo Solamachi near Asakusa. I walked out of an elevator and there was Daiso!
Daiso and other 100 yen stores usually have a section showcasing Japanese gifts. These are great for omiyage or presents to bring home for loved ones.
On this visit to Daiso, we were happy to find a variety of Furoshiki, or Japanese wrapping cloth.
Another 100 yen store that we frequent is "Can Do." You'll also be able to find food items in this store. There are packages of Japanese snacks and candy for the kids!
This Can Do was found in the mall connected to our hotel at the Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel!
It was a pleasant surprise!
A variety of health and beauty products are in this aisle of the Can Do store.
You'll find the cutest stationary at any 100 yen store. The rows of items are endless!
Remember, you might not have enough room in your suitcase for everything you want to buy!
Not only can you find bath towels and sponges,
but there's always a cute little frog or puppy for the kids!
These towels were so soft!
Every kitchen gadget could be found in this aisle. I wanted to buy more, but I got the look of, "How are we supposed to bring all of this home?" from my husband. It's easy to go crazy at any 100 yen store!
Those look like they have everything.
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