By / MOOK Travel Life Network Editorial Team
If you often travel to Japan, you’re probably familiar with Bic Camera, the well-known Japanese electronics retailer. Now, Bic Camera has announced the opening of a duty-free store at Tokyo Haneda Airport in 2016. Travelers who want to shop for electronics at Bic Camera will no longer have to carry bulky items around—shopping just got more convenient!
Japan’s well-known electronics retailer Bic Camera is expanding to the airport. (Image source / biccamera)
Considering that many foreign tourists enjoy buying a large amount of electronics before returning home, Bic Camera has partnered with “Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd.,” the operator of Haneda Airport, to establish a new joint venture and invest in opening a Bic Camera store at the airport. It is estimated that the Haneda Airport store will offer over 10,000 products, including popular home appliances such as rice cookers and hair dryers, as well as various household goods.
Haneda Airport. (Image source / tw.japan-guide)
The hair dryer launched by Panasonic is very popular among consumers. (Image source / panasonic)
Travelers planning to purchase electronics at Haneda Airport can not only enjoy tax-free benefits but also place orders online in advance and pick up their items directly at Haneda Airport upon returning home. This eliminates the hassle of carrying bulky electronics and makes shopping even more convenient.