In the past, shopping in Japan always seemed to revolve around digital appliances and cosmeceuticals, but now Japan is far more than these superior goods.
First and foremost are electronic and electrical products. Japanese electric appliances have a long-standing reputation in China. Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, Hitachi, Nikon ... are almost all examples of quality assurance in the eyes of Chinese people. Almost a part of the 6 billion consumers during the Spring Festival of 20 15 were brought back to China by middle-aged tourists, and these products were also placed in the most conspicuous position by major electrical stores, with Chinese characters attached. It is true that Japanese electrical appliances are worth buying, but Japanese electrical appliances are not limited to these goods. SLR cameras, various beauty salons, household appliances, headphones and other products that fade gradually are worth buying. Not only the price advantage is obvious, but also the quality and function of the product can almost touch the hearts of consumers.
Secondly, Japanese drugstores are places that all tourists will not miss. All kinds of medicines, skin care products and cosmetics seem to lose track of time as soon as they enter. All kinds of eye drops, Ryukakusan, all kinds of hair dyes, rhinitis medicines and other products which are well received by domestic tourists are very popular in major drugstores. In terms of skin care products, Shiseido, Kanebo, Meidi Kose, Kao and other groups are very popular, and the open-shelf display can make people win a great victory unconsciously, and the price is high. Although the products are very popular, the major pharmacies are well stocked, and even the hot-selling products such as snow muscle essence, sunscreen and SKII will not be interrupted. Make-up is displayed in the drugstore in an open-shelf way, from L 'Oré al Paris and Revlon to Canmake and Kate, with complete prices. Even for non-local brands, the price is comparable to that of Hong Kong, which is much cheaper than that of China. However, while visiting pharmacies, you may wish to compare several stores, including the overall price, the completeness of the goods, and whether the tax refund is granted or not, before making a purchase.
Then the major department stores in Japan are also the most shopping treasures not to be missed. From Daimaru Department Store, Takashimaya Department Store, Marubei Department Store, Hankyu Department Store, Isetan and other large department stores, people can't extricate themselves. Almost all the counters of major beauty brands are surrounded by many people who are choosing or trying out products, especially the popular counters such as Albin, Shiseido, SKII and Kanebo. If you have a clear goal, you can just pay the bill and leave. If you want to try, you have to wait in line for a while. Some Japanese brands of goods are sold in drugstores and counters, and the prices are slightly different. For example, the price of Shenxianshui drug store in SKII is about 20% lower than that of the counter, but it is said that the quality of the two products is slightly different. Although it is impossible to verify whether there is a real difference, the quality of SKII Fairy Water in Japanese counters is definitely the best in the world. As we all know, Japan has left all the best products at home, so there is basically no dispute about the best products in Japanese counters, whether it is the formula or the quality of raw materials.
The clothing and leather accessories layer above the department store is a good place for Taobao, especially the accessories and leather counters, which will bring together major brands of leather goods and some Japanese handmade leather goods brands for sale. The price is very affordable, and there is a lot of room for product selection. For tourists who love leather goods, they will definitely find a lot of good and cheap treasures here. Moreover, many brands of leather goods are produced in Japanese factories, and the obvious label made in Japan can be said to be the representative of quality.
At present, major department stores also have tax refund counters. Only consumer goods reach about 5,000 yen (depending on the specific regulations of the merchants) and non-consumer goods reach about 10000 yen (depending on the specific regulations of the merchants) can you apply for tax refund. The tax refund procedure is very simple. You can get a cash tax refund when you show your receipt and passport and buy goods. Generally, it is 6.9%, and merchants charge 65,438. Other stores generally refund 8% tax. Please ask the merchant for details.
When you come to a country, you must buy some special goods and souvenirs. Japanese iron pots, handkerchiefs, ceramic knives, new bridges in Kyoto, deer in Nara, white lovers in Hokkaido, banana cakes in Tokyo, etc. They are in great demand, and some foods are restricted by the region, otherwise they can only be bought at the airport, and the supply is very short. So if it is not in these limited areas, the airport needs to buy quickly and accurately, otherwise it may be snapped up in a few minutes.
Japanese local brand products are also the main consumers, such as Snidel, Samantha Thavasa, Casio, Seiko, Citizen, Wacoal, Evisu, Uniqlo, Kenzo, Issey Miyake, yohji yamamoto, Comme des Garcons, etc., which are very popular in today's fashion world. They are the most popular brands in Japan, covering top fashion clothes, bag accessories, watches, underwear and so on. Seeing the prices of these brands in Japan, I still can't help but choose.
Foreign brands with great price advantages in Japan will also become the focus of consumers' purchase. Burberry black label and blue label are not only sold in Japan (discontinued in the summer of 20 15), but also the price is much lower than that of the main brand. The absolute price advantage of Agnes B. also makes the store extremely hot. Longchamp is even cheaper than South Korea, and its advantage in Asia is very obvious. Coach, which is deeply loved by China people, is almost the most cost-effective in Japan except North America. However, due to the recent exchange rate decline, the prices of Cartier and Bulgari, the established jewelry brands, in Japan are comparable to those in Europe. ......
In addition, Japanese medieval shops are a must-see for many fashion lovers. Amazing prices and properly maintained products have made the popularity of these medieval shops soar. Daikokuya, which has a long history, Brand Off, which is expanding globally, has more than 5,000 brands of Ragtag, all of which are world-renowned second-hand designers. If you are lucky enough to meet a product with a discount equivalent to the brand counter 1, do it quickly, because if you hesitate, you may be picked away by sharp-eyed customers. In the middle ages, leather goods, jewelry, watches and other goods were generally sold in shops, but the brands were basically limited to international luxury brands, and they could enjoy 8% duty-free service when they were full. Medieval shops also sold a small number of brand-new goods, and the words new or used were clearly marked on the labels. Even brand-new goods are naturally much cheaper than brand counters, including some out-of-season brand-new goods, which can also be found in stores.
Friendly reminder:
Department stores and shops in Japan close early, usually at 8: 30 p.m., so if you need to go shopping in department stores, please be sure to finish shopping before closing, and queue up for tax refund the rest of the time. However, drugstores in Japan generally close late, and even some drugstores are open until 4: 00 midnight. So it's best to go shopping in the department store first, and then go to the drug store to choose the goods after the end.
Many Japanese shops or brands have quotations in official website. You may wish to check the price of your own goods before you leave, or you can compare it with the price of duty-free shops at the airport. Sometimes the price of duty-free shops in airports is about 20% cheaper than that in urban areas, and you can also avoid the fatigue of carrying shopping bags all the way.
Many businesses have coupons, department stores will give foreign tourists 15% discount coupons on the spot, and some large drugstores will also give coupons in official website. Duty-free shops at airports will basically issue 15% discount coupons in official website. All coupons will be downloaded and carried before going out, and the shopping price will be saved. Show your passport to the service center or counter attendant and you will get a 5% discount coupon for the department store. Some department stores can enjoy a 15% discount directly by presenting UnionPay or passport.
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