5 Cheap Laundry Gadgets from Daiso (100 Yen Shops) that Every Traveler Needs
High Quality for Just 100 Yen
Japan’s “100 Yen Shops” (like Daiso, Seria, Can Do) are legendary. They are treasure troves for travelers. If you plan to do any hand-washing or organization during your trip, visit the laundry section of a Daiso.
Here are 5 useful items you can buy for just 100 yen (plus tax):
1. Travel Laundry Clothesline
A compact rope with hooks on the ends and strange ladder-like holes. You can hook hangers into the holes so they don’t slide together or blow away. Perfect for hotel rooms.
2. Compact Folding Hangers
Plastic hangers that fold up tiny. You can pack 3 or 4 of them without taking up any space.
3. Laundry Nets (Mesh Bags)
Japan is obsessed with laundry nets. They have cute designs (like Hello Kitty or Disney) and various sizes. Using them prevents your clothes from tangling or getting damaged in coin laundry machines.
4. Mini Pinch Hanger
A small plastic rectangle with 6-8 clips hanging from it. Essential for drying socks and underwear in a small space.
5. Detergent Sheets
Sometimes you can find paper-thin detergent sheets that dissolve in water. Much lighter than carrying liquid bottles.
Where to Find Them
Search for “Daiso” on Google Maps. There is one near almost every major train station in Japan.
