Japan's tourist shopping must buy.

Shopping is definitely indispensable to going to Japan. Today, I'll talk to you about some shopping strategies. You can pay attention to where to buy and what to buy when you go. Now let's go and have a look.

Visa coordinates Beijing, the principle of daily signing is that the pass rate of owning a house and a car under the name will be very high. When applying, the more real estate licenses, the better. If you don't have these two things, at least you have a permanent job. At the time of application, each applicant needs to submit proof that the annual income is above100000. These are the procedures that need to be handled under normal circumstances (in order to ensure the pass rate and the safety of the first application for single sign), and the standards in each consular district are not necessarily the same. Prepare two photos of 45x45mm visa with white background, go to the photo studio and tell them to sign it according to the date, because the sticker of the date is square, so be sure to explain it to the photo studio. Finally, fill out the application form and you're done. You just need to find a qualified travel agency to sign a daily visa. Under normal circumstances, it is quite convenient for a person to sign three or five hundred yuan at a time and get a visa within ten days.

I bought a phone card from Taobao before I left. The 4G card has unlimited traffic, so you can choose a short-term package of 5 to 16 days, because it is enough to stay at most once in 15 days. Since all calling cards in Japan can only make calls under the real-name registration system, this card can only be used online (in fact, it is more appropriate to call it an Internet card). After installation, it can be used in Japan with simple settings. The signal covers all of Japan, including Okinawa and Hokkaido, and the network speed is average. Personally, it is more convenient than renting WiFi. After all, WiFi also needs charging.

As for accommodation, because we only went to Tokyo and Osaka this time, Tokyo stayed at my brother's house, so we only booked a hotel in Osaka and booked it from Taobao Zhu Fei. This is not very technical, so it is usually skipped.

Regarding transportation, my brother bought us a pasmo card before we went. Of course, we can also buy a more cost-effective one from Taobao, such as a watermelon card. The transportation in Japan is very convenient, especially the subway is quite developed, with many lines, but the signs are clear and it is not easy to make mistakes. You can download Google if you have an app.

Maps and NAVITIME, query routes, basically no problem by car. It should be noted that NAVITIME is read-only and traditional. Remember to turn on the traditional input of the keyboard when typing.

First of all, shopping is well known. Domestic consumption in Japan needs to pay 8% consumption tax, and holders of tourist visas can enjoy tax refund. However, in many large department stores, the tax refund fee is 1. 1%, so actually only 6.9% is refunded. It should also be noted that if things consumed in Japan cannot be refunded, such as food, hotels, etc., other items such as cosmetics and electrical appliances can only be unpacked and taken out of Japan according to regulations. If it is demolished in Japan, you have to pay consumption tax (in fact, it's okay to dismantle it, haha, don't ask me how to know). In addition, the amount of tax refund or direct tax exemption is generally more than 5,000 yen. Cosmetics and general commodities are counted separately, such as cpb, which is sold separately with shell and core. In addition, Japan's service industry is very developed. In order to ensure the shopping experience of customers, counters are basically one-to-one, so many counters need to queue up to get numbers. It will be slower when there are many people, so we should grasp the time reasonably. In addition, UnionPay Platinum Card or Diamond Card holders can enjoy an additional 93% discount in addition to the shopping mall discount, but they must be the same person as the passport holder, and friends with Platinum Cards can bring them. Payment method Almost all major shopping malls support bank cards and Alipay, and only a few shopping malls and shops can use WeChat to pay. Bank cards mainly include UnionPay.

There are three types of visamaster, except UnionPay, which can directly settle RMB against Japanese yen, visa and master.

They are all converted into dollars and then brushed in yen at the exchange rate, so UnionPay is the most cost-effective. Insurance, in addition to UnionPay, I also brought the master.

. Cash is exchanged at home, because many Japanese restaurants need to pay in Japanese yen, not UnionPay. In case there is not enough cash, 7- 1 1, which can be seen everywhere in Japan, can be used to withdraw Japanese yen with domestic bank cards, but I really met one who could not withdraw it because I did not support UnionPay. It is suggested to carry a coin purse with you, which can hold coins. Because the minimum face value of yen banknotes is 1000 yen, many small coins will be brought back, which is really inconvenient if no one is around. We didn't bring it, but my brother gave one. What I want to say is that it is not cost-effective to exchange Japanese yen in Japan. I changed it once in Nanpu, and the handling fee and exchange rate are one level higher than those in China. Then, when I go shopping, I must remember the tax refund. Because I was too confused when I bought it, I forgot to refund the tax several times. Fortunately, the male ticket reminded me that every department store at the tax refund counter has a special area, which is generally easy to find, but there are exceptions. For example, we don't apply for tax refund in the north building of Shinsaibashi in Osaka. I met a lonely female tourist when I was going through the return formalities. I chatted and found that all her things were not returned. The reason is that she thinks it is necessary to go to the airport for tax refund after shopping. Many countries, including Europe, can do this, but it seems that Japan can't, so it is also worth noting. After shopping, be sure to remember to go to my shopping mall or shop for tax refund to avoid losses.

There are too many department stores in Japan with complete brands. I can't tell a lot of shopping apart, so I can only share the most important things.

Shinjuku Isetan

After visiting Ginza Mitsukoshi and Ikebukuro Seibu, I found that many things are still at the lowest price, but this is only relative to some goods, not absolute. And Isetan has the most Chinese shopping guides. In addition to the cosmetics counter on the first floor of Saiwu, we also went to gucci and CHANEL upstairs and found that there was no Chinese shopping guide. However, with my English, which has not passed CET-4, communication seems to be no problem. . . But as the legend says, Japanese English is really hard to understand. Many times when they speak English, I find it convenient to speak Japanese, followed by Isetan's tax refund. There are tax refund counters on the sixth floor and the first floor, and there won't be a long queue. Because shopping malls in Japan close early, at 20: 00 every day, the tax refund counter will also close at this time, but the tax refund can only be made on the same day, so it is very important, especially for parents who sweep the goods in the afternoon. We have a long queue at the tax refund counter of Otaru Department Store in Osaka. There are too many people, so if we go to the shopping center this afternoon, we must act quickly. If you need to buy in bulk, you can go to department stores during the day and stay at night, because drugstores don't close so early. It is usually available at 2 1 even 22: 00 in the evening, which is purely personal experience.

Yu power plant outlets

That was the day after we arrived in Tokyo. If you take the subway, there is the JR Palace Line. When you arrive at the station, there is a free car ferry to go directly to the outlet, which is convenient. The price is good, like coach.

Almost all brands such as MK are 50% off, and then 60% off to 70% off. Besides, some other brands are ordinary, because this is an outlet, and you can't expect new products in this season. But you can still find many classic models. For example, Celine's catfish bag, Gucci's bamboo bag, BV's woven wallet and so on. , the color is very full. All the shopping guides are very good, especially in Gucci. I met a Japanese SA with Chinese 10 grade, and her skin was super good. After a few words, she really surprised me when she said that her daughter was about my age.

Ikebukuro Seibu

Ikebukuro Station is not far from the subway station, so it is easy to find. Because my brother accompanied us to go shopping in Isetan before, there was no problem in language communication. But he went to class on the day he went to Ikebukuro (_ _)/So as mentioned above, he had no choice but to surf the Internet in English. Although some cosmetics counters do not have Chinese shopping guides, they will do a good job of informing foreign customers. Basically, each counter will have its own brand brochure, indicating the products and prices. Of course, this is only useful for people with clear purchase goals. If you want to get more product introductions, you'd better do your homework in advance or go to a department store with a Chinese shopping guide.

Ginza mitsukoshi

The prime location in the center of Tokyo, one of the oldest and most upscale department stores in Japan, is also one of the three world-famous shopping destinations, and it is a landmark department store that you have to go to whether you buy anything or not (in fact, you have bought a lot). Shopping experience as above. Almost all shopping malls in Japan will give you a kind of shopping or enjoyment. You are a captive of God. Ginza is very big, even if you visit it for a day, but many local brands in Japan are much more expensive than those in China. As we all know, the materials and ingredients of the same thing in Japan are different from those exported abroad, even the duty-free shops are different, because duty-free shops are also for foreign tourists. Therefore, if you want to buy high-end cosmetics or skin care products, it is recommended to go to a department store. Although expensive, it makes sense. That's what brother said.

Other out-of-stock goods are all right. The only thing that drives me crazy is Shiseido's pk 107. Almost all the department stores I can visit are sold out.

There are also pola's whitening pills and anti-sugar pills outside, and there are none. Later, I met pola's big store on Yiding Road in Ginza and asked if there was any. Holding a tourist visa, each person is limited to two boxes, which is difficult to get. If you want to buy these two kinds of pola, you can go to this store.

The highlight of the fifth day is Taichang, known as the vice capital of Japan's coastal area. Our destination is Venus Castle, and we are here because we want to buy something for two dogs. Take the subway linhai line, get off at Tokyo Telecom Station and walk for a few minutes. There is a super-large Ferris wheel outside the subway, and the big shopping mall on the right is Venus Castle. A large shopping center similar to the Venetian, with the theme of medieval European classical street style, has a huge canopy overhead, which can change the scenery from day to night. I bought two skirts for the male ticket mother in a Bohemian fashion shop. Less than 2000 RMB after discount, not very expensive. But cosmetics are much more expensive than pharmacies, which needs careful consideration. There are many pet shops on the first and second floors, and all kinds of pet supplies are available, including Hirsch, limited edition Flesh, all kinds of pet carts and accompanying bags, pet toothbrushes, toothpaste, snacks and toys. Japanese people really love and attach importance to pets to a certain extent. It is a paradise for parents. The dog clothes that can make you picky are simply more patterns than people wear, but unfortunately many styles can't be worn by Keji. But I still bought a schoolbag, a hat, a raincoat, various toys, a dog bowl, as well as Foley and Fang Liao Xi Shi and snacks for two dogs. The third floor is full of restaurants, so you can eat when you are tired. Ironically, we miss the smell of pepper and vinegar so much. So we went to the Chinese restaurant on the second floor and ate Dandan Noodles. After a day of shopping, it was already dark. Let's take the Grand View car next to us (the name is really straightforward and lovely), which is the Ferris wheel we saw when we left the station. Diameter 100m, with fully transparent cabin and ordinary rainbow cabin. In addition to sensory stimulation, the transparent cabin is limited to one round, and the rainbow cabin is slowly rising, and the whole dazzling Tokyo is super shocking in front of your eyes. Haha, you can still see the sea view during the day. It's a pity that we couldn't see the sea at that time, only saw a big Ferris wheel on the far side. I don't know if this is Disney's. . In short, as one of the most famous Ferris wheel and dating shrines in Japan, I have also made many beautiful Japanese dramas, which I recommend.

Disney Ocean

The world's first Disneyland with the theme of ocean is also found on land and in China, so the ocean is well worth visiting. Divided into seven theme harbor areas, the weather was still very strong on the day we arrived. It's tiring to brush ten projects a day, because many FASTPASS parks are robbed as soon as they open, so every popular project has to wait in line for an hour or two honestly. Fortunately, I grabbed the fast pass of Guta, which was also a jump shot. It was seven o'clock in the evening, but it also gave us a big surprise. Some friends who want to play this suggest playing at night. The feeling that the whole night scene of Tokyo suddenly appears in front of your eyes is absolutely shocking. Others, such as journey to the center of the earth, Two Wan Li under the Sea, Toy Story and Furious double god, are all very interesting. Some small projects and mermaid performances in Mermaid Reef Lake are more suitable for children to play. I would say that the two of us have been playing almost all the time. At night, the night scene is even more dreamy, with fireworks at 7: 30 and huge "active volcanoes" erupting from time to time in the distance. Another interesting thing is to find a popcorn bucket. The selling point of popcorn will be marked on the map. According to different tastes and positions, buckets will be different Disney cartoon images. I found my favorite Shi Dizai, and she was so cute that her return rate was bursting. On the way, I was asked where I bought it, including the Shinkansen to Osaka.

Osaka, we arrived in Osaka by Shinkansen from Shinagawa. In fact, a pass or a plane will be cheaper, but the main thing is to experience the Shinkansen, that is, to worry about meeting the dark legion. Osaka lives near Shinsaibashi. There are many drugstores in Shinsaibashi, and the most common one is Matsumoto Kiyoho. The overall price will be lower than that in Tokyo, but the experience these days tells me that the price difference between stores will be much. I have seen the same sunscreen with a difference of more than 300 yen. . Because going to the store is not the same as discount, you need enough physical strength to stroll slowly and compare. You must eat crab music when you come to Osaka. A restaurant specializing in crabs is simply the gospel of crab-eating stars. In the evening, we went to Dalton Heights, where we could eat set meals at different prices. Dinner is about 6,000-8,000 yen, equivalent to 400-500 yuan RMB per person, including roasted crab roe, raw crab and cooked crab, which can be boiled, roasted and fried. It is delicious.

Interestingly, unlike Zuo Li in Tokyo and most parts of Japan, Osaka, like China, stands on the right and walks on the left, which is said to be related to the rules left by the Osaka World Expo.

Another target that you will lose when you come to Japan is electrical appliances. This time, because I want to buy a lot of beauty equipment, I helped my friends bring it, and I also transferred to many electrical stores, the most important one being BIC.

The camera and friends are very happy. In addition to Chinese shopping guides, there will be a special duty-free cashier to support various payment methods of UnionPay Alipay, and there will be additional discounts for individual goods. Of course, there will still be a price difference between shops of the same product, which can be as low as one or two hundred yuan. If you want to buy the lowest price, you have to go shopping or go shopping.

cosmeceuticals shop

There are so many treasures in the drugstore, it's almost like entering one when you see one, haha, so you also find a lot of price difference. However, I still want to recommend some good products to you.

Versailles mask is really a good and explosive patch mask, and it is also the one I bought the most besides Jimei Jinghua and Youtianlan.

Shentian Rose Eye Drops have a good effect of removing red blood and relieving eye fatigue.

Kao steam eye mask can be used anytime and anywhere in the office, on the plane and before going to bed at night. After applying eye cream, hot steam helps to accelerate the absorption of nutrients and relieve dark circles and bags under the eyes.

DHC lip balm, which has been used since school, is absolutely good, does not contain any essence and pigment, and is moist and not greasy.

Youjani 1/2 Super Water-saving Cosmetic Cotton, one piece can be divided into two pieces, it is really super water-saving to apply to the face, and it is not easy to lose cotton wool.

Kanebo Sunscreen/Anecdote Sunscreen, both of which have a good reputation. In a sunscreen evaluation sticker I recently read, these two have occupied the first and second positions respectively, and the effect is strong. Sun protection is necessary in summer.

Lion king acne cream and lion king toothpaste, both of which were planted after my brother used them in Tokyo, go to the drugstore and buy them immediately.

Kanebo enzyme cleaning flour, the heavyweight product ranked first in the cosme Award, bought a lot by myself and brought a few to my friends. Independent small package is extremely convenient to carry, with strong cleaning power, and the face is slippery after washing ~

Shiseido Hair Beauty Lotion, a small red jar with a light pink paste inside, is used in the same way as hair mask. After each use, the hair is smooth and smooth, and you will definitely fall in love with it once. If it weren't a little heavy, I would probably recite a dozen.

The return trip was from Kansai Airport in Osaka in the afternoon. Because our hotel checked out at 10: 00 in the morning (early enough), we took the subway to the outlets near the airport to kill time and eat, so we didn't go shopping seriously because we didn't have enough time. I picked a Coach's satchel and sent it home to my mother. After the discount, it cost more than 3000 RMB. I bought four genuine T-shirts at Marvel Comics, each of which is less than 40 RMB, which is super cost-effective. Then there is the duty-free shop at Kansai Airport before boarding. I booked it at the duty-free shop of Kansai Airport in official website two days before departure, and I went to the store to pick it up. There is an extra 15% discount when booking in advance, so you don't have to wait in line to get it directly, but many things are more expensive than downtown. The main reason is that the luggage is overweight, and the duty-free shops don't calculate the weight when they bring liquid on the plane, so they can finally buy some liquid products in the duty-free shops. Others, such as masks and cosmeceuticals, are much more expensive than cosmeceuticals. It is not recommended to buy them in duty-free shops, and there are many people waiting in line. It's only about two hours from check-in to boarding. It's really stressful.