Japanese Bouken-ya: DAISO Japan -- Always $2

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I am an adventurer on a journey. A journey to expose hidden Japan in Singapore. To begin, I set off from a place rather well-known to quite a number of people.

Daiso @ Plaza Singapura

Daiso, also known as a 100 yen or one-coin shop, offers a wide range of about 90,000 products; from kitchen utensils and tableware, to daily necessities and stationery. There are currently three stores located in Singapore; the biggest with the widest range of products - IMM (Jurong East), second largest - VivoCity (Harbourfront), and Plaza Singapura (Dhoby Ghaut), with an upcoming store at Sembawang.

In my opinion, this is a must-visit location for everyone interested in Japanese goods or culture. What better place is there to get items like Japanese tea cups, bowls and chopsticks, Japanese paper fan, Japanese drinks and snacks, and various other Japanese-related products? Everything for just $2?

Affordable and wide-ranged, Daiso caters to the needs of customers not just Singaporeans, but Japanese as well. That would be evidence enough if one doubts the quality of the goods sold. They may not be perfect or the best, but some items are definitely worth more than $2 in my opinion.

Commenting on someone's suggestion to get Japanese tableware from Daiso (http://www.expatsingapore.com/forum/index.php?topic=4717.0), I agree that the Japanese tableware is a good buy. However, I would strongly recommend against buying the metal tableware sold. From my personal experience, a metal plate I bought produced rust just after one wash. Yes, $2. But buy what you think sounds right.