Anyone who’s been to Daiso Japan certainly knows that an hour is not enough to comb through the minefield of cute and quirky merchandise available in the store. Tarry a little longer and you’ll be surprised to discover a lot of great bargains and practical items you can use everyday, which you didn’t even know they had. And while these come ridiculously cheap, the quality is good and work decently well so there’s no reason to fork out extra cash for something you can buy at just P88 a pop.
Here are the top 10 best finds worth checking out at Daiso Japan to get you inspired on your shopping quest
Tea filter
This teeny-tiny tea filter will make you look forward to afternoon teas! Have friends over, bake some scones, and fill each filter with your favorite artisanal leaves.
Disposable diapers for pets
Love pets but hate cleaning after their mess? Put these comfy diapers on your beloved canine and you’ll never have to tidy up. The diapers are easy to use, provides good absorption and are available in different sizes.
Matte Finish Topcoat
Similar brand name products sell for P300 upwards which makes a bottle of this matte finish topcoat a great bargain. Apply it over your favorite shade to even out brush strokes, prolong your mani and achieve a matte effect on painted nails.
Fun glasses
Parties are the perfect excuse to look silly, be a kid again and have fun. These oversized party glasses are just the props you need to get the laughter going. Wear them with friends and take silly pictures.
Clear shoe boxes
If you don’t have the budget for a shoe cabinet, the next best thing is to store your footwear in clear plastic shoe boxes and stack them up in one corner of the house or inside the bedroom. It also saves you the trouble of guessing what pair is inside the box.
Wooden toys
Learning and having fun at the same time is what you call value for money when buying toys for your kids. These 3D wooden toys are an engaging way to improve your child’s motor skills.
Car interior wipes
These come in handy for wiping ketchup splatters, liquid spills and even tobacco stains. Remember that a spanking clean car is extra points for you.
Decorating tape
In this age of electronic mails and instant messaging, anything handcrafted is quite the novelty. These charming decorating tapes are a DIYer’s best friend in turning ordinary objects into adorable customized projects. So get crafting!
Phone cases
Phone cases are like bags; you can’t have too many of them! These trendy cases come in unique kawaii designs that perfectly reflect your style and personality.
Tube squeezer
Did we mention that Daiso Japan has the quirkiest merchandise? Hiding somewhere in the home section is this small but powerful tube squeezer. Seriously, this simple-looking contraption squeezes the life out of an empty toothpaste tube for a few squirts more.
But don’t rely on just this list. There are more hiding behind the shelves plus new stocks coming in on a regular basis.
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