What are the must-buy items when traveling to Japan?

1. Drug stores in Osaka are cheaper than those in Tokyo. It is best to purchase in Osaka first and then restock in Tokyo.

2. The open-shelf products placed at the entrance of Japanese drugstores are all popular and easy-to-use products. This is different from domestic products. You can pay more attention to them.

3. Almost shopping malls and drugstores are equipped with Chinese shopping guides, so there is no need to worry about language issues. When there are no Chinese-speaking store clerks, just look at the signboard and see that the most popular, best-selling, or Cosme-ranked store is generally good.

4. It is not cost-effective to buy European and American cosmetics in Japan. If you want to buy European and American cosmetics, you can go directly to the airport duty-free shop.

5. The voltage in Japan is 100V, which is different from the 220V in China. When buying electrical appliances, you must buy 220V voltage. However, it doesn’t matter if you buy the wrong one. Just buy the 100V one and match it with a transformer.

6. Apart from Hokkaido, Shiroi Koibito is only available in airport duty-free shops. You cannot find these word-of-mouth souvenirs in Honshu, Japan. If you want to buy them, just buy them at the airport when you finally leave.

7. Unlike Europe, Japanese airports do not handle tax refunds. You can enjoy tax refund directly in shopping malls, department stores and drug stores. You need your passport when you want to get a tax refund. Remember to bring your passport when you check out, and don’t forget to get a tax refund!

8. All Nippon Airways is limited to two pieces of checked luggage per person, each piece is less than 23 kilograms. My experience is that as long as the suitcase can be lifted with both hands, it will basically not be overweight.

9. All invoices for duty-free purchases must be kept. Someone will check them when you finally leave customs. Don’t lose them!

10. Consumables, especially cosmetics, are best not to be opened and used directly in Japan. If caught, 8% consumption tax will be charged, so when purchasing duty-free goods, cosmetics must be sealed. of.

11. In terms of business hours, most department stores and shops in Japan close around 7 pm, so be careful to arrange your itinerary and time reasonably.