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  • We sent two Japanese elementary school kids on a Mother’s Day shopping mission at a 100 yen store
  • Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?
  • Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]

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soranews24.com /3 weeks ago

We sent two Japanese elementary school kids on a Mother’s Day shopping mission at a 100 yen store

With 1,100 yen to buy gifts for Mom, but no other directions, what will they come out with? Japan celebrates Mother’s Day on the second Sunday in May, just like the U.S. does. With...

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soranews24.com /1 month ago

Japanese bento shop sells croquettes for 13 cents, but are they any good?

You won’t find food in Japan much cheaper than this.  “Freshly fried! Croquettes for 20 yen.” That was the sign that made us do a double-take when we were strolling the streets of...

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soranews24.com /1 month ago

Japanese convenience store brings rice balls back to 100 yen – Is this deal worth it?[Taste test]

As onigiri prices continue to rise everywhere else, Lawson Store 100 stays true to its name. There’s perhaps no better example of the frustrating inflation that’s taking place in J...

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japantimes.co.jp /1 month ago

Japan ¥100 retailer Seria doubles down while rivals raise prices

While competitors test higher price tiers, Seria is betting it can attract cost-conscious consumers and reinforce its brand as prices rise across the economy.

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

Where to Buy Sweets in Tokyo & Nihonbashi: 8 Carefully Selected Spots from Limited Edition Treats to Classic Great-V...

Centered around Tokyo Station, the gateway of the Shinkansen and a hub bustling with travelers, and Nihonbashi, where Japan’s commercial history comes to life, this area offers a t...

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soranews24.com /1 week ago

Bizarre Japanese vending machine sells “Peace and Equality” and “Angels and Demons”

We find out just how devilish and angelic these 100-yen surprises are. Our reporter Natsuno Futon was strolling the streets of Oyama City in Tochigi Prefecture the other day when s...

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japantoday.com /1 month ago

Don Quijote operator opens food-focused discount store near Nagoya

The operator of discount retailer chain Don Quijote on Friday opened a food-focused store near Nagoya to help households struggling with the cost of living. According to Pan…

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news.livedoor.com /1 month ago

高級店も涙目?「安さと種類の暴力」大阪梅田駅の600円天丼に衝撃

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news.livedoor.com /1 month ago

主婦YouTuberがセリアとダイソーの日用品を紹介「一番くらいに良い」

ざっくり言うと 主婦YouTuberがセリアとダイソーで購入した日用品を動画で紹介した 細部の掃除に活躍するセリアの「2WAYミニブラシ」の洗浄力を絶賛 隙間汚れを...

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thetokyochapter.com /1 month ago

JAPANESE SUPERMARKETS

7 SURPRISES WHEN YOU VISIT A JAPANESE SUPERMARKET I’m a huge Will & Grace fan and I always think of that tongue in cheek quote :“Well, yeah. Why else go to foreign countries? Y...

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

Tokyo Station & Nihonbashi Area: 6 Shops for Timeless Japanese Crafts

The area stretching from around Tokyo Station to Nihonbashi is where centuries-old traditional shops and a new Japanese aesthetic shaped by contemporary sensibilities coexist. In t...

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

See Another Side of Asakusa! Discover Unique Gifts at These 9 Hidden Shops

Asakusa is one the best spots in Tokyo to experience “old school” Japan. Nakamise Street, the path connecting Kaminarimon Gate to Sensoji-temple, is always flooded with visitors. W...

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ascii.jp /2 weeks ago

ストックしておくと何かと便利! 「パックご飯 200g×24個」がAmazonタイムセールで14%オフ

アイリスオーヤマの「パックご飯 200g×24個 国産米100%」が、Amazonタイムセールで14%オフ。

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japantimes.co.jp /2 days ago

Lawson opens small supermarket in Tokyo

The supermarket, named L Minimart, aims to attract budget-conscious consumers amid rising prices.

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

Shibuya Souvenir Shopping Guide (2026): 8 Easy Picks for Gifts, Snacks, and Tax-Free Finds

Shibuya is one of Tokyo’s busiest shopping hubs, drawing visitors from around the world. If you’re on the hunt for distinctly Japanese sweets or easy, crowd-pleasing gifts, you’ll...

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soranews24.com /4 days ago

Tokyo restaurant offers lunches for less than 1 U.S. cent…if you’re good enough at rock-paper-scissors

We head to a unique restaurant for a harami bowl and a janken match. It wasn’t all that long ago that you could find lots of restaurants in Japan offering “one-coin” lunches, so ca...

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ascii.jp /3 weeks ago

朝だけパンが108円!セブンで3日間、人気パンが値下げ これは助かる

セブン-イレブンは5月7日~9日までの3日間、朝5時~11時の時間限定で、対象のパン6種類を特別価格108円で販売します。

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japantoday.com /4 weeks ago

Dorayaki from 89-year-old Japanese confectionery shop is one of the best sweets hidden in Tokyo

If there’s one thing we love as much as the bright lights and modern convenience of Tokyo, it’s the old retro finds you can discover in between. In these…

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livejapan.com /1 month ago

Shibuya & Aoyama's Best Traditional Craft Shops: 5 Spots You'll Treasure Forever

Behind the dazzling neon lights and cutting-edge technology, Japan preserves artisan skills that have been passed down for hundreds of years. The area stretching from Shibuya to Om...

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japantimes.co.jp /6 days ago

Even at home, American shoppers are flocking to Japanese supermarkets

Aisles lined with signs written in kanji and hiragana transport shoppers doing their regular grocery shopping to Japan.

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news.livedoor.com /1 month ago

Z世代女子に「節約」のトレンドがある?アンケート調査で判明

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japantimes.co.jp /1 month ago

Don Quijote owner opens discount grocer as Japan inflation bites

With food and daily necessities becoming more expensive in Japan, the company is betting fast, cheap and convenient offerings will drive traffic at stores designed for quick trips.

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staradvertiser.com /3 weeks ago

Souvenirs made of recycled acrylic popular with tourists

TOKYO >> Three capsule trinkets, including a key chain depicting Mount Fuji, are proving popular with visitors to Arakurayama Sengen Park in Fuji- yoshida, Yamanashi prefectu...

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watch.impress.co.jp /1 month ago

ファミマ、321円のお手軽パスタ2種 “もう一品”にも最適

ファミリーマートは、321円という低価格を実現したパスタ2種類を全国のファミリーマート(沖縄県を除く)で発売した。

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