Tokuya

This is one of those stores called discount stores, dollar stores, variety stores, the ones with all the cheap Asian stuff, you know the drill. I call them two dollar shops. This is the first store I've seen which is a Japanese dollar store. Admittedly some of their stuff is made in China but it all has a Japanese theme, think miniaturized and cute stuff: ornaments, trinkets, bags, cushions, accessories, kitchen stuff, cosmetics, stationery, home decor. A lot of items have Japanese writing which I can't read, but I did recognise Hello Kitty and Miffy the rabbit.

I'm still trying to get my head around the fact that everything in the store has the same price: $2.80. Some of the items should be cheaper but there are definitely some bargains to be had.

I really like the Japanese chopsticks, plastic rice bowls, lunch boxes, kitchen containers, lunch bags, tote bags and mini bags/pouches. They also have cute little parasols. There are some square seat cushions in bright colours which are soft and comfy. I was amused to see little toilet brushes and replaceable decorative toilet seat covers. My favourite section is probably the organizers with boxes, baskets, holders etc. I got a little pink glittery box to hold small trinkets. It's called a 'freestyle partition craft parts case' which is useful for organising small bits and bobs. Think I'll have to go back and get more stuff...to hold all my stuff!

(note: I think this shop is cash only. There are plenty of ATMs nearby in the centre.)

Approximate cost: $Everything appears to be $2.80!