What to buy薬局
Drugstores, beauty and 100-yen shops
Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Don Quijote, Daiso — what to buy and what to avoid.
Last reviewed · Sep 2026
Japanese drugstores are a shopping destination in themselves: sunscreen, skincare, sheet masks, eye drops and cold remedies at prices well below many countries.
| Chain | Why go |
|---|---|
| Matsumoto Kiyoshi / Sundrug / Welcia | Skincare, sunscreen, medicines |
| Don Quijote | Everything, open late, tax-free counters |
| Daiso / Seria / Can★Do | ¥100–¥300 homeware and travel gadgets |
| Muji | Minimal clothing, stationery, travel kits |