Our resident 100 yen shop expert tries to become better-looking while still keeping his wallet beautifully full.
Daiso
The best things in life are priceless, but the most useful things tend to only cost about 100 yen (US$0.90).
100 yen shop chain Daiso shares some priceless knowledge that we immediately put to the test.
A glut of GIFs chronicle our reporter’s journey as he makes himself look weird in an effort to also make himself look handsome.
One is a collection of oddly useful household goods while the other is a cosmetic paradise.
Ever been so angry you just want to fling your crap at the floor? The 100 yen chain has something for you, and it comes with an inspiring message.
Even if you defend the concept of such a thing, you’ll find that this isn’t even a good plastic bottle bottom cap.
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