100¥ STORE, HAVE ALL WHAT YOU NEED!!!

When coming to Japan to study or work, surely many of you will feel that the prices here are too high, everything is expensive, so it is difficult to shop. So, in today’s article, we will introduce you to the 100¥ chain of stores in Japan. That is, with only about 12,300 Indonesian Rupiah, you can totally buy yourself something useful. Hope this article will be useful to you!

1. The Daiso
Established in 1977. The exact name of the company is “Daiso Sangyo” with more than 3300 stores all over Japan and more than 2000 stores in 26 other countries. Currently Daiso is the brand holding the largest number of stores in Japan. In Daiso stores, 80% of items are private brands protected by copyright. Currently in the Philippines, they hold 100 stores and in Indonesia and Malaysia, each has over a dozen stores.

One of the Daiso stores situated in Tokyo, Japan.

2. Seria
Established in 1987. With more than 1500 stores across Japan, many items are carefully selected from “Made in Japan” brands. Because the atmosphere in the store is very quiet, these 100 yen chain stores are very popular among women. The name Seria in Italian means “hardworking”, the name was given as a motto to strive to create good products, and to listen to the needs and voices of customers.

One of the Seria stores in Japan

3. Can★Do
Established in 1993 and has more than 1000 stores across Japan. The company is trying to promote its products via the Internet and SNS. Can★Do doesn’t focus on a specific market segment, but balances out the items so that everyone can shop easily. Can★Do’s Instagram channel features recommended items that attract nearly 600,000 followers.

One of the Can★Do stores on the street of Japan
4. 4 “tips” to shop in 100¥ store:

a) Things you should NOT buy:

Things where you can buy at markets or drugstores at a cheaper price
– Food or confectionery (buying at the supermarket will be cheaper)
– Foil, wrapping paper, adhesive tape (buying at the supermarket will be cheaper)
– Medical supplies (buying at Drugstore will be cheaper and better quality)

Products that “cannot surpass the quality of major manufacturers”
– Skin care and hair care products (there are products that aren’t suitable for your skin)
– Detergent (compared to large manufacturers, the efficiency is very low)
– Ballpoint pen (no ink, there are many cases where it cannot be used)
– Products that are “immediately damaged, unusable”
– All kinds of tools (if used only once, it is OK, but if used for a long time, it is not okay)
– Battery (compared to Toshiba or Sony batteries, the battery life is lower)
– Clothes (instant tear)

b) Things you should buy
– Kitchen utensils (convenient items born from the customer’s own ideas)
– Cleaning supplies (there are long-lasting items that are very affordable)
– Storage/storage items (there are many designs created by users themselves and also arise from their ideas)
– Laundry and ironing clothes (laundry net bags, clothespins, clothes hangers)
– Smartphone items (things that can be used for a long time like tempered glass, phone cases, etc.)
– Digital goods (goods electrical items such as USB cables)
– Party supplies (you can buy cheap, durable items like decorations or toys)

We hope that the above article has provided you with necessary and useful information, and at the same time provided you with the best options when shopping in Japan. Wishing you all good health and success!