100 Yen Shop
Starting a new life in a foreign country can be difficult because you will need a great amount of money. Especially if you just arrived in Japan, you might think to yourself, “Can I survive?”
In that case, how can you live in Japan? The answer is 100 shop!
A 100 yen shop is a type of discount store that sells a wide range of products for only 100 yen plus consumption tax. Due to its extremely low price, it has become the go-to store by locals and tourists where they buy their daily necessities or souvenirs.
Here is a quick breakdown of items you can find when shopping at a 100 yen shop:
Household goods: towels, socks, slippers, sewing thread. etc.
・ Tableware: tea cup, rice and miso bowl, glass, plate, spoon, fork, etc.
・ Tools: screwdriver set, hammer, pliers, measuring tape, cutter knife, etc.
・ Kitchenware: pot, pan, ladle, coffee filters, microwave container, aluminum foil, etc.
・ Gardenware: watering pot, mini rake, plant containers, etc.
・ Leisure Goods: playing cards, ping pong set, swimming goggles, etc.
・ Cleaning Goods: window and table wipes, cup washing sponge, detergent, dishwashing liquid, etc.
100 yen shops have much to offer, so that living alone will not be a great burden.
As for the selling price, 100 yen products are the main items, but there are also products sold for more than 200 yen. Depending on the products, sometimes they cost 300 yen, 500 yen, 600 yen and 800 yen. You can actually spend more money than you think if you are careless during shopping. Thus, do always check the price before making a purchase. If the price of a product is unclear, please approach a store clerk for assistance.
Many popular 100 yen shops are everywhere in Japan. Next time you walk around your neighborhood, try to look if there is a 100 yen shop near you!
