What are the shopping traps in Japan?

Shopping, automobiles. In fact, there is one thing that we will never miss in every place or country we go to. We always want to bring one or two things from the travel destination to our friends and relatives, and share them with them. Enjoy the joy of traveling by yourself.

In fact, it is not a simple matter to think about shopping this way. On the one hand, we have to consider being representative, and on the other hand, we also want to avoid being cheated, so as not to be laughed at when we go back, and we will be unjustly spent. It's really not worth the big money.

So, Japan is a country where we like to shop. We like electrical appliances and beauty products here, but there are some shopping scams in every place we travel to deceive tourists.

So, let’s uncover the pitfalls of shopping in Japan today!

First: Japan’s black tour guides

Black tour guides are found all over the world Japan is no exception, and Japanese black tour guides also like to trick Chinese people. They will guide you to spend high prices to buy cheap goods that they say are very commemorative.

Don’t be fooled by the beautiful Japanese tour guide’s words of “Oni-chan”.

Second: Made in China in Japanese shopping malls

China is the largest production factory in the world, so many things around the world are made in China, and many stores in Japan sell Chinese products Manufacturing is another marketing tool to get people to pay big bucks for it.

Just like last year’s sensational Japanese toilet seat purchase incident, in the end the Chinese aunt went home and took a closer look, and found “made

inchina” engraved on the toilet seat

Third: Buy fake goods

In fact, many places in Japan and China are similar. China has fake goods, and Japan also has them. Don’t go to a foreign country and feel that everything you buy abroad is real. In fact, there are also a lot of parallel imports, and the Japanese specialize in trying to trick the short-sighted Chinese.

Fourth: The price difference is too large

Things bought on tourist shopping streets in Japan are very expensive because the rents in their bustling shops are high. The same thing, you After leaving the tourist shopping street for a while, the price will be several times cheaper.

Fifth: Swipe cards for shopping

Chinese tourists should pay attention when swiping their cards when shopping in Japan, otherwise they are likely to swipe them as visa, because although UnionPay cards can be used for payment, they require Let the cashier see the card logo or let the other party know through verbal communication.

When I see these shopping traps, I can’t help but feel a little worried, but in fact, as long as you keep your eyes open, don’t be tempted by some low-priced benefits, consume rationally, don’t buy indiscriminately just because it’s cheap, and don’t look at it. See if it’s the real thing!