Summer in Japan is wayyyy too hot for visiting outdoor attractions (temples/shrines/parks/castles), however, one good thing is the summer sale!
Didn't buy much at Harajuku and Shibuya, though, I think I was overwhelmed! So mostly I bought from familiar brands like Uniqlo, Muji, etc. Oops!
At Shibuya, I shopped at Muji and Lush Cosmetics. First time buying Muji's beauty range, they're not as expensive as I thought:
1) Sunscreen SPF30 PA+++ 150g - JPY800 (RM25.66)
2) Massage Oil Fresh Citrus 150ml - JPY900 (after 50% off, RM28.87)
3) Sunscreen SPF50++++ 30ml - JPY600 (RM19.24)
4) Loose Powder Pearl Natural 6g - JPY700 (RM22.45)
5) Vanity Pouch 10.5 x 17.5 x 6cm - JPY840 (after 30% off, RM26.94)
6) Fragrance Candle Relax - JPY 560 (after 20% off, RM17.96)
As for Lush, I bought the following:
1) Honey Bee bath bomb (JPY600 which is about RM19.20. Singapore price is SGD11.50 which is about RM29.46)
2) Dragon's Egg bath bomb (JPY670 which is about RM21.44. Singapore price is SGD11.50 which is about RM29.46)
3) Ocean Salt 250g (JPY4,020 which is about RM128.62. Singapore price is SGD48 which is about RM122.97)
Entered the famed Shibuya 109, most clothes seemed to be in free size, which was too small for me. On average, I think each clothing piece was about RM100, accessories probably RM30 per piece.
Takeshita street at Harajuku is good for people watching. Very interesting & fun choice of dressing!
Went to Shinjuku at night, it was quite pleasant as it was not as packed as Shibuya. Not sure about daytime, though. There's a Bicqlo there. Bicqlo is a 'venture' between Uniqlo & BIC Camera. At Bicqlo, I shopped at Uniqlo & GU. My husband also bought a lot from these two shops. GU is generally cheaper than Uniqlo. Furthermore, if you show your passport, you get a further 5% discount... whatttttttt!
Read online that there's a shop offering cheap clothing called Shimamura. However, most branches are not centrally located. The one I went to is at Takadanobaba. I liked that they have clothing in my 'current' size UK16, but most designs not to my taste. It's not as cheap as GU.
Did not buy any shoes this trip. Even though cheap, GU and Shimamura shoes were too small for my size 41 feet.
Bought accessories from 3 Coins (300 yen shop). And of course, I visited Daiso (100 yen shop) and Don Quijote.
And finally, splurged on SKII at Haneda airport...
Cellumination Aura Essence 30ml - JPY12,400 (RM396.74. Malaysia retail price RM499). Last year's Japan price JPY12,000.
Helped my friend, J, to purchase a SKII product, too:
Whitening power spots specialist 50ml - JPY11,200 which is about RM358.35 (Malaysia retail price: RM609)
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