Don Quijote
Donki is a must-visit for tourists buying souvenirs, but locals have a different eye for what to find in store.
Original message cards are sure to bring a smile to the face of anyone who loves bargains.
The store’s “Premium Magic Powder to Make Instant Ramen Taste Amazing” can be used for all kinds of meals!
A gyoza eatery behind a closed game arcade in the basement of a Mega Don Quijote–that doesn’t sound spooky at all…
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