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Shopping

Where to shop, what to look for, and how to get your purchases home without paying more than you need to.

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    Buying Gundam model kits in Japan: grades, stores and packing

    What HG, RG, MG and PG mean, where to find kits in Tokyo (including a new Shibuya megastore opening in November 2026), and how to get bulky boxes home.

    1 Oct 20262 min read
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    Japanese drugstore shopping: skincare, sunscreen and what to skip

    How to read Japanese sunscreen ratings, what visitors buy most, where prices differ, and how the new tax-free rules change your haul.

    9 Oct 20262 min read