First of all, the product lineups targeting foreign visitors are a huge success. For example, the store expanded its line-up of matcha-flavored sweets, concentrating them in one area of the store, and sells souvenir snacks from all different regions of Japan, making it a saving grace for tourists looking for gifts to bring home. Now, from among the products as numerous as stars in the sky, let's take a look at a few of the most standard and popular items for foreign tourists!

Everyone knows Kit Kats, but are you familiar with the limited-edition regional products? These items let you enjoy the flavors of famous products from different regions of Japan, making them popular as souvenirs.

At Don Quijote’s Dotonbori Midosuji Branch, several flavors of these local Kit Kat varieties are always on sale. Products are changed out seasonally, so what you find when you visit is always a pleasant surprise. Maybe you'll even discover a rare version of these local flavors? Be sure to check it out!

"Almond Kozakana" (almonds and small dried fish) is popular as a snack for both children and adults. As a private, Don Quijote-branded product, you can buy large quantities for an extremely budget-friendly price. The addicting harmony of the sweet-and-salty dried fish and plain roasted almonds is seemingly a beloved flavor worldwide.

The great deals on large bags of chocolates and candies are also popular with foreign visitors. Treats such as the “Tiramisu Choco” (168 g, 598 yen plus tax) and the “Warabekokeshi” rice candies (about 120 pieces, 1,600 yen plus tax) with adorable depictions of kimono-wearing kokeshi dolls on the wrappers are bought by many foreigners because of their design to bring back as souvenirs from Japan.

This product is a collaboration between Calbee and Don Quijote, so it’s a rare find that can only be bought at an Osaka Don Quijote store. The sweet snack, made from the orange sweet potatoes of Tanegashima Island known for their powerfully sweet flavor, has a tasty crunch and deliciousness you won’t be able to resist!

Exceptionally popular items in the beauty genre are UV protection products. Seeking protection against UV rays to prevent skin damage seems to be a worldwide theme among women, and there are many tourists who stop by to pick up sunscreen products before they head out sightseeing.

One outstanding product is the “Biore UV Athlizm”, which is ultra-waterproof, contains moisturizing ingredients, can be used underneath make-up, and can be removed easily with soap. The white floral scent is soothing, as well.

This hair dryer paves the way to moist hair with twice the ionic minerals and "nanoe", superfine particles that contain over 1,000 times the moisture of normal negative ions. With reviews that it increases hair shine and makes it easier to style, not only it is popular within Japan, but it also has tremendous backing from overseas visitors as well.

These stickers, designed to heal ingrown nails with the corrective force of the resin plate inside, are not often sold in other countries, making them popular with visitors to Japan. They’re not very noticeable either, so they’re good for use even when wearing sandals.

Utilizing a wide brush area and both extra-tapered and flat bristles, the privately-branded toothbrush thoroughly removes plaque. It's a hit product that continues to gather repeat buyers who praise how easy it is to brush with.

This product easily creates creamy foam from your own face wash simply by putting it inside and squeezing. You can also wash your face while massaging your skin with the silicon bumps. The product gets extra points for the cute mascot-like design. These are popular not only for self-use but as gifts as well.

At the shopping wonderland that is Osaka Don Quijote, there is plenty more to enjoy than just beauty products and snacks! We will also share some useful information and special offers.

It seems there are many tourists who visit Don Quijote specifically for the Tomica cars, sold in dozens of countries worldwide. Recently, the so-called “working cars” such as firetrucks, ambulances, and excavator trucks are especially popular. Many people even buy them as educational toys. Being small, they’re easy to bring with you, making them perfect souvenirs.

Since tourists from overseas often buy lots of souvenirs to bring back home with them, Samsonite suitcases, the premier name in luxury suitcases, are also popular items. They come in a wide variety of types and materials, including lightweight polycarbonate and durable aluminum. It seems lots of people buy these while traveling, citing the affordable prices available at Don Quijote.

One famous and unforgettable Don Quijote specialty is their roasted sweet potatoes. You can buy the hot, fresh potatoes individually, making them perfect to bring along as you go sightseeing. You might expect them to be popular in winter, but apparently their convenience makes them just as popular in summer, too.

Products based on the Don Quijote original penguin character “Donpen” are actually also quite popular. Originally, there weren’t many varieties of products, but it’s said that many were added at the requests of fans. These products are bought for the novelty of a unique local character, since you can’t find them anywhere else.

At Don Quijote, there is a “Welcome Crew” of employees that can provide assistance in many foreign languages, so don’t worry if you can’t speak Japanese. Crew members are located on the floor and at the cash registers, so feel free to ask for help in order to enjoy a smooth shopping experience.

Even if you realize while shopping that you’ve forgotten to exchange your money or that you don’t have enough cash in yen, that’s not a problem! Don Quijote provides foreign currency check-out services. You can pay by using the payment machines located around the store, so use these if you’re running low on Japanese yen.

If you show this article to a staff member at the Don Quijote Dotonbori Midosuji Branch, you can receive a discount ticket to Don Quijote Dotonbori Branch’s famous Ferris wheel, Ebisu Tower (normal pricing: 600 yen per person; VR gondola: 1,600 yen)! Ride time is 15 minutes. This Ferris wheel, the first elliptical-shaped one in the world, is now famous as a symbol of Dotonbori. You’ll be treated with a view of Osaka City from Dotonbori, so be sure to give it a try! (There is no Ebisu Tower at the Dotonbori Midosuji Branch. To ride the Ferris wheel, visit the Dotonbori Branch, a 3-minute walk from the Dotonbori Midosuji Branch! Address: 7-13 Soemoncho, Chuo-ku, Osaka City)

※Products and pricing were photographed on March 31, 2019 and are subject to change.

Text by:copyz

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