I could spend hours just looking around Daiso, a 100 yen shop. Not to mention I would love to just buy the many random things they have in there. My trip today was to buy an eraser and cutting blade to make a name stamp in my next Shodo (japanese calligraphy) class. When looking for an eraser I stood in front of the erasers for a good 5 minutes before I picked one. I settled on the "king of keshigomu" (erasers). Look at that expression, you know you want an eraser with a mustache and that expression xD. Their selection was entertaining with cola scented, orange, and mint scented erasers. They had kid's erasers shaped like bentos and other foods, and other entertaining labels as well.
Another awesome find was a printed cloth tape with a nice shiny Japanese style pattern. And this was actually made in Japan and not china. I bought it because I liked the pattern and colors, but I'll probably give it away to someone when I get home. Or I'll just find a way to make earrings or something out of it.
Another favorite of mine is the paper lanterns. Though they are only as sturdy as a 100 yen paper lantern can be, they are still really nice to look at and make a nice little souvenir. The laterns come flatten and you insert the wire it comes with and it keeps the lantern open and allows you to hang it.I'll post some more amusing finds in the future.
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