What to Buy at a 100-Yen Shop

Japan’s 100-yen shops are one of the easiest ways to cover basic needs right after moving in.

A 100-yen shop is one of the best places to cover your first few days cheaply.

Good early purchases

• Chopsticks, spoons, plates, cups
• Kitchen wrap, sponges, dish soap
• Hangers and storage baskets
• Trash bags and cleaning sheets
• Scissors, batteries, tape

Items to be more careful with

• Charging cables
• Anything that needs strong adhesive
• Kitchen knives

Daiso, Seria, and Can Do are the chains you will see most often.