Bic Camera is not just a camera shop. It is one of the easiest places in Japan to compare rice cookers, beauty appliances, headphones, cosmetics, medicine, toys and travel essentials in a single visit. The stores can feel overwhelming at first, especially the large branches with several floors. However, shopping is straightforward once you understand … Read more
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
Rules, Passport Requirements and the New Refund System from November 2026 Tax-free shopping can make souvenirs, clothing, cosmetics, electronics and other purchases more affordable during your trip to Japan. However, the rules are not always easy to understand. You may wonder: The most important point is that Japan’s tax-free shopping system will change on November … Read more