We jealously know that they exist on the West Coast, but we traveled over 20,000 miles roundtrip (20,840 to be exact) to visit Daiso. It is described as Japan's #1 ranking livingware supplier.

Thailand 1 066.jpg Following the dollar store concept, all items are the same price - at the location we visited (Phuket, Thailand) that meant everything was available for 65 baht (just about $2).

A sampling of what 65 baht will buy:

A Pair of Slippers

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Health Guards

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Pretty Bowls

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Three Tennis Balls

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Baskets and Plants

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and finally...Teddy Bear Rice Molds!

We didn't bring anything to our home from Daiso, but might well have if we hadn't needed to squeeze it into a suitcase...we've still got our fingers crossed for a closer location.

AT:SF's post on their local Daiso

Daiso

http://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/english/

146 Serramonte Center, Daly City, CA 94015, USA

650.992.7462

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Oh my god...this is my favorite store this year!

They just opened one (or something like it) in San Diego and everything in their store is $1.50 unless marked.

I picked up little wooden miniature Japanese garden elements to keep my houseplants company. Plus, I got tons of little useful home items like gel earthquake pads and cute/kawai puppets.

Pure consumer heaven (or hell if you hate little things).