Japanese Souvenirs

Standard Products Japan Guide: What to Buy, Prices and Why It Is Better Than You Expect

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Standard Products is one of Japan’s best stores for affordable homeware, kitchen tools and simple gifts—but many international visitors still walk past it without knowing what makes it special. At first glance, it may look like a more stylish version of DAISO. That description is not entirely wrong: Standard Products was created by the company … Read more

Don Quijote Japan Guide: What to Buy, Tax-Free Shopping and Useful Tips

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Don Quijote—usually called Donki by people in Japan—is one of the country’s most unusual and entertaining stores. At first glance, it may look like a discount supermarket. But step inside, and you will find cosmetics, Japanese snacks, electronics, medicine, clothes, suitcases, souvenirs, toys and sometimes even luxury-brand products packed into the same building. The narrow … Read more