What to Buy at DAISO Shinsaibashi: Best ¥100 Souvenirs, Snacks & Beauty Finds

● Wide Variety and High Quality

Many international visitors come to Osaka for its amazing food and shopping—and for good reason. Everyone seems to know the secret: you can find great products at good prices in Osaka! I’d say that’s something Osakans are proud of.

Among the city’s many shopping options, a visit to a 100-yen shops is a must. From everyday essentials like chopsticks and pens to Japanese snacks, packaged curry, and even sushi-shaped eraser puzzles, you’ll find anything and everything. Simply put, it’s a shopper’s paradise.

What surprises many visitors most is not only the variety, but also the quality. Take DAISO, one of Japan’s most popular 100-yen shops. With around 76,000 items and about 1,200 new products added every month, there’s always something new to discover no matter how often you visit.

DAISO stores overseas often carry different product selections, so visiting a large store in Japan is a completely different experience.

You can find 100-yen shops all over Osaka, but today we’re visiting the flagship DAISO Shinsaibashi store, conveniently located just a quick walk from Osaka Metro’s Shinsaibashi Station.

Let’s see what you can find for ¥100!

※Prices shown do not include the consumption tax (10%). Some items cost more than ¥100, so be sure to check the price tag. If no price is displayed, the item is generally ¥100.

Look at those Japanese tableware! It’s adorable, made of ceramic, and many pieces are even dishwasher-safe—all for just ¥100!

Forgot your phone charger or cable at home? No problem. Smartphone accessories and USB cables start from ¥100, with higher-quality options available for around ¥500.

From handy travel goods…

to a huge selection of cosmetics!

Looking for high-quality Japanese stationery? You’ll find plenty here.

Kitchen gadgets? These peelers are so easy to use!

Cute socks? They have a wall full of them.

And of course, there’s a great selection of toys for kids.
Can you believe these are all ¥100?!

●Ingenuity of Japanese Innovation

One of my favorite things about shopping at Japanese 100-yen stores is discovering the clever ideas behind so many everyday products

Let me show you a few examples!

This laundry hanger is designed for line drying hoodies and high-neck tops. Simply attach it to a regular hanger to create extra space inside the hood, helping it dry much faster.

Love fancy onigiri? This rice ball mold makes it easy to create onigiri with the filling beautifully visible in the center—fun to make and even more fun to eat!

Other handy kitchen items include microwave fried egg makers and a grater box that doubles as a storage container, so you can grate ingredients directly inside, put on the lid, and refrigerate or freeze them without transferring them to another container.

Simple ideas, but incredibly practical. These little inventions are a great example of Japanese ingenuity—and they’d make fun, unique souvenirs to take home, too.

●Smart Souvenir Shopping

100-yen shops are full of Japanese-inspired and high-quality items that make surprisingly great souvenirs.

For international visitors, these Mt. Fuji and Tokyo Tower “petit blocks” are especially popular.

You’ll also find plenty of traditional Japanese items, including chopsticks, folding fans, tenugui towels, and tabi socks. With beautiful Japanese patterns and designs, they make unique gifts to take home.

Take a look at these tenugui towels featuring Shiba Inu, sushi, and sumo wrestler designs! They’re fun souvenirs that both kids and adults can enjoy.

Sanrio fans will love the selection of popular character goods.

There are also plenty of anime-inspired items to discover…

…and Disney favorites are available too!

And of course, don’t forget the food section.

These individually packaged snacks are great value and make easy souvenirs!

Look at this huge wall of cup noodles!

Want to try something a little more unique? Pick up wasabi- or ume-flavored snacks for a fun Japanese twist.

And of course, there’s no shortage of matcha-flavored treats♡

Pick up a few of these, and you can even recreate simple Japanese meals at home—just add rice!

With so many fun and delicious items available for just one coin, DAISO is a great place to shop for yourself or find souvenirs for family and friends.

Can you believe all these amazing finds cost only ¥100?
Be sure to stop by a 100-yen shop and fill your suitcase before leaving Japan!

DAISO Shinsaibashi even has a currency exchange machine outside the store◎

※ DAISO has around 70 locations within Osaka City. Visit the store closest to you!