By MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 

Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan, carving out time to shop at drugstores is almost a standard part of the itinerary. To make shopping easier for overseas visitors, Japan’s renowned drugstore chain “Matsumoto Kiyoshi” has specially opened a store exclusive to foreigners. Unlike the usual blue and yellow color scheme of regular stores, this foreigners-only “Matsumoto Kiyoshi” features a silver and white color palette. It not only offers tax-free services but also has staff proficient in various languages, making shopping even more convenient.

The foreigners-only Matsumoto Kiyoshi is located in Yurakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo. In addition to its distinctive “white” exterior, which sets it apart from traditional Matsumoto Kiyoshi stores, shoppers here don’t have to worry about language barriers. The store is staffed with multilingual service personnel, whose name tags indicate “I speak Chinese,” “I speak English,” and so on. Just look for a staff member with your native language on their tag and you can confidently ask about products. Additionally, the white Matsumoto Kiyoshi stocks best-selling items among foreign travelers from over a thousand stores across Japan. If you’re short on time, you can find everything you need in one visit—super convenient.