Daiso — where household shopping begins
What to buy: most everyday goods, from kitchenware, cleaning supplies, storage boxes, stationery, and bathroom items to small electronic accessories and seasonal goods (heat packs, fan parts, and so on).
Prices: most items are cheap and sold at fixed price points, so it is a good place to get everything you need in one go after moving in.
Tip: stores vary in size, so their range differs — bigger stores carry more. Note that official volume-based rubbish bags are usually sold at convenience stores and supermarkets, not at Daiso.
Olive Young — cosmetics and health products
What to buy: skincare, makeup, sheet masks, hair products, vitamins and supplements, and basic everyday essentials.
Tip: discounts are biggest during the regular sale periods. Stores in tourist areas are used to serving foreigners, and if you spend over a certain amount you may be able to get a tax refund (if you meet the conditions, for example as a tourist). Bring your passport.
You can try testers yourself, so you can check whether a product suits your skin before buying.
Finding a store nearby
Both brands have many stores nationwide, but people often say they are hard to find in smaller towns. In the Shopping menu of the K-lifeon map, you can see nearby Daiso and Olive Young stores sorted by distance, based on public data from the Small Enterprise and Market Service. Your location is calculated only on your phone and is not sent to our server.
Good to know when shopping
Most stores accept cards.
Many stores charge for shopping bags, so bringing a reusable bag is a good idea.
Exchanges and refunds need the receipt and an unused item, so do not throw your receipt away.
Opening hours and product ranges differ by store, so check before you go.
This article is general living information. It is not an advertisement, and K-lifeon has no relationship with any brand or store mentioned here.