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Why Japan’s ¥100 Shops Might Be the Best Stop on Your Trip

Visiting Japan? Don't skip the ¥100 shops. Daiso and Seria offer ingenious kitchen gadgets, perfect souvenirs, and items you didn't know you needed — all for around ¥110. Here's what to buy.
2026.04.02
Useful Things in Japan

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246(nyoro)
246(nyoro)

Hi! I’m a local living in Japan.
I love sharing all the quirky, fun, and little-known things about Japan.
Warning: once you start exploring, you might never want to leave the Japan rabbit hole!

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