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Ah, Japanese 100 yen stores. Such treasure troves for cute, fun and useful items that are - most wonderful of all - extremely affordable. These shops stock literally everything: stationery, gardening tools, food, craft supplies, baby goods, make-up... there's almost no limit to what you can get for 100 yen (110 with tax). 100 yen stores can be a great place to look for souvenirs and gifts with a Japanese feel, too. Aside from the convenient price, you get the added bonus of buying something more authentic than you would find in a souvenir store, learning about Japanese daily life and culture in the process.
Here we'll introduce you to some of our favorite items from Seria, a colorful and stylish 100 yen shop chain.
Japanese stationery often combines the adorable with the useful. From colorful post-its to exquisite envelopes, you'll most certainly get lost for a while in these aisles.
■Pochi Bukuro Envelope With Fortune-Telling Omikuji (5 pieces set)
Pochi bukuro are tiny envelopes that are often used in Japan to express one's gratitude through gifts of money or messages. These maneki-neko and Fukusuke (good luck doll) versions come with fortune telling stickers!
■Sticky Markers (20 pieces set)
You can never say Japan lacks cat goods. These adorable stickers can be used to mark important things in your books or notes. They are made of a thin and sturdy film that adds quality to the cuteness.
■Retro Medicine Package "Puchi Bukuro" (10 pieces set)
Another version of the aforementioned pochi bukuro, these envelopes are designed to look like antique Japanese medicine packages. The writings on the front says things like "medicine to make you want to meet me" and "relaxing medicine".
■Brick Toolbox
A miniature tin can designed after a toolbox, so cute! Perfect for holding small objects, it comes in red, green and yellow.
This store can solve all your souvenir-purchasing problems! Add the low price to the variety and you'll find all the gifts you need for people (and for yourself!)
■Mailbox Piggy Bank
For a retro Japanese style, grab this piggy bank shaped like an old Japanese mailbox. The perfect tool to collect your savings for your next trip to Japan!
■Mamezara Plates
Mamezara are tiny plates that are widely used in Japan for food presentation and even as a decoration. This series is themed after Japanese luck iconography such as fortune-bringing maneki-neko and goal-achieving daruma dolls.
■Milk Pan Measuring Spoons (15ml and 5ml)
Did you know that in Japan people use the tablespoon (oosaji) and teaspoon (kosaji) measurements? Measure your ingredients with these cute milk pan containers.
Japanese people love their picnics and barbecues, so Seria also stocks a wide array of outdoor goods.
■Barbecue Tray Montagne Moss Green & Hot and Cold Insulated Tumbler MO 320ml
One of the things you can find in this corner is outdoor food trays. This practical model can be held with only one hand and comes with slots for a cup and chopsticks. The tumbler is made with a double layer of material so it's easy to hold when it's hot and there's no water condensation when it's cold.
■Speech Balloon Shaped Silicone Egg Mold
Because some people still like to be stylish even when they're camping. Easy to use and clean, this silicone mold will add some flair to your omelet or sunny side up.
■Bonheur Lunch Box L (250ml) and Mini Cup SS (18ml, 3 pieces set)
Seria's Bonheur series is a long-time favorite. It features different sizes of lunch boxes, cups, chopstick holders, spoon cases and so on. They come in three stylish color variations: red, white and black.
■Montagne Mini Table (28.4x17.5cm)
This light and compact table comes in handy when you need to carry food around. With a loading weight of about 1kg it's just about right for holding a plate and drink.
We had a lot of fun discovering what kind of items Japanese parents have at their disposal. Read on to see what we found.
■Training Chopsticks (16.5cm)
These chopsticks were designed to help kids learn how to use the real ones! They come in both right and left-handed versions. When the child feels ready, the silicone rings can be removed just like a bicycle's training wheels!
■Baby Food Plate
This detachable container includes a main food bowl and a side dish plate. Perfect to hold your little one's lunch.
■Baby Lunch Bib
An unmissable item in any toddler's array. These bibs come with a pocket on the back side that you can fold over to promptly catch any food spills. They come in a variety of cute designs like these dinosaurs and cars, and many others.
■Juice Box Holder
Those little juice cartons can be tricky for kids. They'll squeeze them too hard and you'll have juice all over them before you can do anything about it. With this holder the problem is solved! The compact size makes it perfect to carry around, too.
Address: Daiei Funabori 2F, 1-1-51 Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Holidays: Always open
Website (Japanese-only): https://www.seria-group.com/
*The above article is based on information from March 2020.
*Some items might not be available depending on the time of visit and store.
About the Author
Cutepanma is a Taiwanese mom living in Tokyo. She writes travel articles from a parent's perspective and is very good at bargain hunting. She travels Japan in search of curious and interesting destinations.
Here we'll introduce you to some of our favorite items from Seria, a colorful and stylish 100 yen shop chain.
Stationery Corner: So Many Cute Things
■Pochi Bukuro Envelope With Fortune-Telling Omikuji (5 pieces set)
Pochi bukuro are tiny envelopes that are often used in Japan to express one's gratitude through gifts of money or messages. These maneki-neko and Fukusuke (good luck doll) versions come with fortune telling stickers!
■Sticky Markers (20 pieces set)
You can never say Japan lacks cat goods. These adorable stickers can be used to mark important things in your books or notes. They are made of a thin and sturdy film that adds quality to the cuteness.
■Retro Medicine Package "Puchi Bukuro" (10 pieces set)
Another version of the aforementioned pochi bukuro, these envelopes are designed to look like antique Japanese medicine packages. The writings on the front says things like "medicine to make you want to meet me" and "relaxing medicine".
■Brick Toolbox
A miniature tin can designed after a toolbox, so cute! Perfect for holding small objects, it comes in red, green and yellow.
Things That Make for Great Japan Souvenirs
■Mailbox Piggy Bank
For a retro Japanese style, grab this piggy bank shaped like an old Japanese mailbox. The perfect tool to collect your savings for your next trip to Japan!
■Mamezara Plates
Mamezara are tiny plates that are widely used in Japan for food presentation and even as a decoration. This series is themed after Japanese luck iconography such as fortune-bringing maneki-neko and goal-achieving daruma dolls.
■Milk Pan Measuring Spoons (15ml and 5ml)
Did you know that in Japan people use the tablespoon (oosaji) and teaspoon (kosaji) measurements? Measure your ingredients with these cute milk pan containers.
Practical and Stylish Outdoor Goods
■Barbecue Tray Montagne Moss Green & Hot and Cold Insulated Tumbler MO 320ml
One of the things you can find in this corner is outdoor food trays. This practical model can be held with only one hand and comes with slots for a cup and chopsticks. The tumbler is made with a double layer of material so it's easy to hold when it's hot and there's no water condensation when it's cold.
■Speech Balloon Shaped Silicone Egg Mold
Because some people still like to be stylish even when they're camping. Easy to use and clean, this silicone mold will add some flair to your omelet or sunny side up.
■Bonheur Lunch Box L (250ml) and Mini Cup SS (18ml, 3 pieces set)
Seria's Bonheur series is a long-time favorite. It features different sizes of lunch boxes, cups, chopstick holders, spoon cases and so on. They come in three stylish color variations: red, white and black.
■Montagne Mini Table (28.4x17.5cm)
This light and compact table comes in handy when you need to carry food around. With a loading weight of about 1kg it's just about right for holding a plate and drink.
A Peek Into the World of Japanese Baby Goods
■Training Chopsticks (16.5cm)
These chopsticks were designed to help kids learn how to use the real ones! They come in both right and left-handed versions. When the child feels ready, the silicone rings can be removed just like a bicycle's training wheels!
■Baby Food Plate
This detachable container includes a main food bowl and a side dish plate. Perfect to hold your little one's lunch.
■Baby Lunch Bib
An unmissable item in any toddler's array. These bibs come with a pocket on the back side that you can fold over to promptly catch any food spills. They come in a variety of cute designs like these dinosaurs and cars, and many others.
■Juice Box Holder
Those little juice cartons can be tricky for kids. They'll squeeze them too hard and you'll have juice all over them before you can do anything about it. With this holder the problem is solved! The compact size makes it perfect to carry around, too.
Find Your Own Little Treasures at Seria
Seria is an irresistible and fun shopping experience. For this article we visited the Seria Daiei shop in Funabori, but Seria has branches all over Tokyo including major spots like Ueno, Asakusa, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. Seria is also in Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Hokkaido, and basically all over the country. Make sure you don't miss this if you come to Japan!Information
Seria Daiei Funabori Shop | Seria Daiei船堀店Address: Daiei Funabori 2F, 1-1-51 Funabori, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Holidays: Always open
Website (Japanese-only): https://www.seria-group.com/
*The above article is based on information from March 2020.
*Some items might not be available depending on the time of visit and store.
About the Author
Cutepanma is a Taiwanese mom living in Tokyo. She writes travel articles from a parent's perspective and is very good at bargain hunting. She travels Japan in search of curious and interesting destinations.
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THIS ARTICLE IS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM 05 07,2020 Author：DiGJAPAN! Editorial Team
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