1. Main shops of Ito Matsumoto: Ginza, Shinjuku, Shinsaibashi, Ikebukuro and Ueno.
Business hours: mostly 10:00-22:00 (some are not)
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Their stores are everywhere, there seem to be more than 700, most of which are beside the station. It's easy to find, the things are very neat and the supply is abundant. Some stores may be restricted because of the large traffic, and there are many high-end brands at home, such as Sk-II and Shiseido.
Meidi Kose has both.
2. Major drugstores in big countries: Ginza, Shinjuku and Shinsaibashi (there are many here).
Business hours: 9:00-23:00.
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Daily necessities and medicines are the main products, and popular models are much cheaper.
There are also many branches in the main business districts of Tokyo and Osaka.
The arrangement of things is very clear, and it is easy to find what you want.
Beauty cosmetics are cheap and easy to use brands, and there are few high-end brands.
3. Main national cosmeceuticals stores: Sensoji Temple and Xinzhaiqiao.
Business hours: 9:00-2 1:00 (earliest closing)
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There are many shops in Kansai area.
The store is a little small and the location is a little off, but there are few tourists.
Things are particularly neat, such as high-end products such as CPB, SK-II, Snow Muscle Essence, and there are many brands in the stores of freshmen.
4. The main shops of 4.sundrug: Shinjuku, Shibuya and Shinsaibashi.
Business hours: 10:00-22:00 (partially closed early)
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In addition to Matsumoto's second largest drugstore, there are more than 600 shops, which are slightly smaller, but all in the city center. Mainly drugs and cosmeceuticals, the price is much more affordable than others.
5. The main shops of cosmeceuticals in He Yu: Shinsaibashi, Shibuya and Shinagawa.
Business hours: 10:00-23:00
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There are not many storefronts, but they are large and few people patronize them.
The goods are in good condition and will not be out of stock.
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There is a Chinese shopping guide in the shop.
As long as you buy more than 350 RMB, you can show your passport when you check out, and you don't have to pay taxes (see my previous article for the specific tax refund strategy, which is complete)