By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

For Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan, carving out time to shop at drugstores has become almost a standard part of the itinerary. To make overseas shopping more convenient, Japan’s renowned drugstore chain “Matsumoto Kiyoshi” has specially opened a store exclusively for foreigners. Unlike the usual blue-and-yellow storefronts, this foreigner-dedicated “Matsumoto Kiyoshi” features a silver-and-white color scheme. It not only offers tax-free services but also has multilingual staff on-site, making shopping even easier.

This foreigner-exclusive Matsumoto Kiyoshi is located in Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo. Aside from its distinctive “white” exterior that sets it apart from other Matsumoto Kiyoshi branches, shoppers here won’t have to worry about language barriers either. The store employs service staff proficient in various languages, with name tags indicating phrases such as “I speak Chinese” and “I speak English.” Just look for a staff member with your native language on their tag and feel free to ask about products. Additionally, the white Matsumoto Kiyoshi has curated a selection of best-selling items among foreign travelers across thousands of its Japanese branches. If you’re short on time, you can get everything you need in one stop at this store—super convenient.