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A must-visit drugstore paradise when traveling in Japan!Japan’s Don Quijote may open stores in Taiwan

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Taiwanese travelers love shopping at the affordable drugstore and general merchandise paradise “Don Quijote” for bargains, where you can find everything from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to food, toys, and electronics. But soon, you might not need to fly to Japan to shop there!Recently...

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Taiwanese travelers love shopping at the affordable drugstore and general merchandise paradise “Don Quijote” for bargains, where you can find everything from cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to food, toys, and electronics. But soon, you might not need to fly to Japan to shop there!Recently, Japanese media reported that Don Quijote plans to expand its overseas presence, with Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Malaysia all on the list of potential new locations.

Japan’s well-known affordable drugstore “Don Quijote The Happiness” (Image / Don Quijote)

Don Quijote currently has branches in the United States, Singapore, and Thailand, with its first Thai store officially opening in Bangkok on February 22, 2019. According to a report by the Nikkei Japan, Hiroharu Ohara, President of Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH), stated on the 20th that there are future plans to expand overseas branches to Asian regions including Taiwan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Malaysia. In addition, several Hong Kong media outlets have recently reported that Don Quijote’s first Hong Kong branch may be located in Tsim Sha Tsui, with an expected opening in July 2019.

Don Quijote offers a wide variety of products, ranging from food and cosmetics to electronics.

Don Quijote is Japan’s go-to affordable drugstore, offering everything from food, cosmetics, clothing, to electronics and other daily necessities. With its vast and diverse product range, it’s a fun and rewarding place to shop—making it a must-visit shopping destination for anyone traveling in Japan!

Taiwanese women love shopping for Japanese negative ion hair dryers at Don Quijote in Japan.

Inside a Don Quijote store.

Various cosmetic and pharmaceutical brands can also be found at Don Quijote.

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