Daiso is a Japanese household goods chain, and this California location is a large one, which means the selection is broader than what I have found at smaller branches. I walked into a store that carries an extensive range of everyday items at a flat price point, most things running around $1.75, with some higher priced items marked in yen alongside a conversion table posted throughout the store to help me work out the equivalent in dollars. The product range covers more ground than the format suggests. I found kitchen supplies, storage containers, cleaning products, school and craft supplies, makeup, nail polish, party supplies, snacks, and seasonal items all occupying different sections of the store. The inventory turns over regularly enough that repeat visits tend to surface new things. The Japanese sourcing means I encounter items that simply do not have equivalents in American dollar stores, which is part of what makes browsing here feel different from a standard discount shop. Camping supplies, food molds, and specialty organizers showed up in sections that rewarded walking through the whole store rather than heading directly to what I came for. The store is well organized and large enough that navigating it took some time because I was being thorough. The layout is generally logical and items are grouped sensibly by category. Staff varied in terms of engagement, but the checkout process was efficient. For anyone setting up a kitchen, stocking up on organizational supplies, or just looking for affordable Japanese imported goods in a browsable format, Daiso is a genuinely useful stop. The price point makes experimentation easy, and it is the kind of store where I typically leave with more than I planned to buy. read more

Daiso Japan - Department Stores Near Me - San Jose, California

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Parking can get quite horrendous since there's so many businesses and restaurants in the plaza. So keep that in mind since it can become a PvP zone. This is a solid Daiso the couple of time's I've been here. Though we are suffering through inflation, and Daiso is now $2+ for most items, that's unavoidable everywhere. In comparison to the other Daiso locations that I frequent in SoCal, this location has way more kawaii and cute character goods from Sanrio, San-X, and Disney, as well as more oshikatsu goods and items from the cute, feminine Threepy home goods. These sections had more variety and were way more well stocked than the ones that I have been to. It's a decently sized store with aisles packed with goods and it can get a bit narrow and claustrophobic but I'd rather have that than having an emptier store. I was able to find an iPhone charging cable here and the next day in SoCal, couldn't even find one. Variety is crazy. Lines can get a bit long, but there's self check out here too. read more

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I hate to love this store! This is like dollar store on steroids. Minimum price on items used to be $1.75 a few months back but is now $2.25. At a minimum $ amount set at 2.25, some items are a steal while others are a rip off. Example- composition note books are sold for $0.39 or so in target and Walmart but are $2.25 here. Some items are pure plastic junk and low quality but others are whimsical and cute. I purchase a lot of bamboo based food covers, placemats, cutesy non plastic garden decor, ceramic plant pots, kids birthday return gifts, fancy gift bags/wraps etc here. read more

Daiso Japan - Minimum $ amount increased! - Department Stores Near Me - San Jose, California

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This was my first Daiso back years ago. I just never thought to review it. So here goes. I've been to many Daiso's since the first time visiting here so I'm aware of the price increases over time. Things change, a little more of that and a little less of that. All the stores have the same prices and the same choices to stock. What's different is the square footage and the management running the shop. This one's clean enough and the service has never been anything but somewhat robotic. But customer service is really not needed much as I see it. Just a observation. Last words...it's a Daiso. read more

Hmmm...thought I reviewed this Daiso before. Anyway, it's located in the Strawberry Park Shopping Center next to Paris Baguette, Mitsuwa, etc. It's always fun to shop here to get unique items, or drinks and snacks! It's always cheaper here. The staff was helpful and had a good sense of humor. read more

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11 am shift on july 1 a big girl and her asian minion tried to force me to take my reciept and then i was trying to get my card to work and she rudely was having a side conversation and it was so weird i just wanted to get out of that place . no customer service at all i would rather deal with self check out then be around side convos and horrible customer service . if i paid for my items i dont have to take my reciept, if this business fails its because of these two read more

I love Daiso and this is one that I frequent quite often as it's on my way home from work. As with all Daiso, they have a wide variety of items for your home - whether it's for the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, etc. I have purchased many things from here over the year and most have been of good quality for the price. I think that there's only been a handful of times I've gotten home and decided I shouldn't have gotten an item because of x, y or z. In most cases, I enjoy my purchases and tend to go back for more. Unfortunately (or fortunately), Daiso does have a rotating selection of stock on certain items and sometimes I have to go to other locations to get matching sets. Overall, not a big deal - more items to browse at other stores is always a win. Service has always been friendly and any questions I had were always answered as best they could. I haven't been here quite as often this last year as I've stocked up way too well - but I'm sure I'll be back once my supplies of pencils, highlighters, erasers, etc, for the kids run low. read more

Quality/Quantity - My wife's favorite "dollar" store. And we went out of our way to come here today. Too bad they only had one thing she was looking for. Thanks for saving me some $$. She spent an hour here shopping, while I hung around the Mitsuwa deciding if I wanted another beer tonight. Atmosphere - Good size location, see pictures. Open 7 days a week from 9am or 10am to 8pm or 9pm. Plenty of mall parking this evening. Service - N/A. Self service. The cashier was okay. Price - Prices start at $1.75 and go to $15.25. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1977 and with 6,000+ worldwide locations. read more

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I like to go there shopping. Good price and quality not bad also have veracity choose

NO RETURNS -- all sales are final and you only learn it after paying. This is a Japanese facade selling mostly Chinese-made goods presented as Japanese (including yen stickers), with authentic items scarce and poorly differentiated among many similar alternatives. The return policy is not clearly posted in-store or at checkout and appears only as tiny fine print at the bottom of the receipt after the transaction is complete, which is deceptive and denies customers informed choice. Taking together this is a borderline scam operation read more

My family raves about Temu but I have Daiso. Why play roulette when you can pay reasonable prices and get your stuff right away. I tend to head on over to the IKEA when I need to do a massive restock of kitchen expendables. Prices are usually reasonable even if quality can be a bit iffy. Then I realized Daiso probably had everything I needed, prices are reasonable and I could count on reasonable quality too. Well mostly reasonable quality. The Saratoga Ave Daiso is in a shopping center that is just crazy busy. I was happy to be there, this is one of the larger Daiso. But I had to stalk people to their cars and wait patiently as they left to find a parking spot. Once in I went wild. I love kitchen gadgets and with the Japanese merchandise you really have to try to divine the purpose of the item. Cuz I don't read Japanese. And I can't see that tiny font anyway. But figuring it out is half the fun. But yeah, there will always be the odd item that you get completely wrong. And can't be returned. But prices are low enough that I picked up one or two items where I only *think* I know what it does. But most of the stuff I picked up are repeats and I was pretty confident they'd be fine. I've never actually purchased a repeat item where I found the quality had dropped over the years. If it's a dud, it's usually something new. One thing I wish they had more of are steel items. The quality of the steel utensils has been outstanding. Unfortunately, there is just a ton of plastic. However, the quality of the plastics is reasonable. You just have to trust your judgment. If it feels flimsy, don't buy it. Another quirk of Daiso is item size. It's intended for the Japanese market. Items are sometimes so small it started to resemble doll sizes. But I have a small kitchen and that is often exactly what I need. All in all, I had a great time checking out the store. I found organizers that made me wish I hadn't already cooked up a system because the Daiso version is stronger and more efficient. I found some gardening stuff that I totally prefer to buy here instead of Walmart because the Walmart versions have been flimsy. All in all, it was a haul. The store registers have all been updated. They added what looks like self service checkout but I had too much stuff to qualify. The new system definitely has some problems. I inserted my credit card too early and discombobulated the system. It took many tries to convince it to give me a second chance. I still need to go to IKEA but this is one store where shopping online is much more tempting than wending your way ever so slowly through the store. God forbid you should change your mind and have to go backwards. Items I've purchased in the past and deem reliable: Silicone pot holders (mine still working after about 10 years) S hooks - make sure you check the weight limits. 1 kilogram is 2.2 lbs Hair doodads - Asian hair works best with asian hair thingamajigs Clay pots - love those things for reheating leftovers - generally not microwave safe rice/noodle bowls and chopsticks - last forever but not very microwave friendly even if labeled safe - I avoid microwaving ceramic. The steel kitchen utensils - very well made. Mine are 5 years old and looking like new, plus assorted strainers, measuring spoons/cups, etc... Clips for laundry lines - I've got a collection that dates back to the 2000's - generally I lose them, they don't really die. Laundry bags - I still have two from about 20 years ago. These things get tossed into the laundry about once a month. When will they die? Tools - I have a random collection of screwdrivers, scissors, generally good quality. Some of the tool collections (drivers with 20 different tips) have been made of soft metal but still great because the specialty tips get used once every 5-10 years. A plastic citrus juicer - small but mighty - I've juiced 20-30 lemons at a time on this thing. Wish it held more juice but works great. Stationary supplies - very reasonable quality - pens/markers have excellent supply of ink - mine last 2-3 years, don't dry out. Paper comes in small quantities but decent quality. Didn't really work out for me Organizing bags - the Japanese mindset must be different from me. I could never really get these to work Super specialized cleaning tools - tiny broom/dustpans for dusting windowsills, tiny melamine sponges only big enough to pinch, there must be a dozen different bottle cleaners each one designed for a specific purpose. Plastic food storage boxes - a bit on the flimsy side, individual portion sizes. Generally too small for me. I don't microwave plastic so it was just more stuff to wash. Couldn't find any glass storage containers with locking plastic lids. read more

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This store seems really small from the outside but it's actually a decent size once you enter. It's a love and hate relationship whenever I drop into a Daiso. I had the intention to only look for a mixing bowl and ended up browsing the entire store and got other things, aside from the one thing I was looking for - a mixing bowl. Do they not carry it? They have pretty much everything but that.. read more

Daiso Japan - Department Stores Near Me - San Jose, California

Great selection of stuff you can't easily obtain literally anywhere else at all! Good prices aswell it's very close to the nearby market in the lot. Great service! Would recommend read more

The customer service here has been always consistent, and this is the one Daiso I'd recommend over the other one in Cupertino. I was looking for blank index cards in a specific size, and Daiso didn't carry it anymore. The store associate, Christian, was kind enough to show me other options. He had exceptional customer service. This Daiso is usually well stocked and organized, and I never notice the store associates/cashiers tossing merchandise. They are always well mannered and professional here. read more

Every thing is well priced and I tend to find either something exactly what I'm looking for or super close. They always have more than what you need, and good supply. read more

Location - inside a business plaza so parking can be tough to find during certain hours. I've came here in the late afternoon before and was able to swoop a spot easily but imagine you could be circling around a few times before you find a spot if you come in the morning due to the supermarket. Daiso is "everything is $1.50 unless otherwise noted" which I appreciate... what I don't appreciate is that some of their stuff actually isn't noted and you won't find out till you get to the register and the cashier goes, "This is $5." Granted, I do thank them for confirming the price with me first before moving ahead with scanning the other items. Overall, Daiso is great for super cute stationary and those one off things that you may want. read more

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No return policy!! Please be aware, anything purchased at this store CAN NOT be returned!!. I learned the hard way.

Service and shopping experience goes up exponentially when you aren't there on a busy weekend day. Was able to navigate the story easily and chat with the cashier a little. Always a great value and decent selection, pretty much always have what you are looking for, although today they were out of one thing on our list. You cannot beat them for price. read more

This particular location clearly isn't the best Daiso Japan I've visited, hence the two stars. Snack aisle is the primary reason for my visits and this trip was most definitely a bust!! The majority of the wall was bare and the lack of options was a letdown. Waste of time, effort, gas, and being stuck in all the traffic was not justified. 2 stars because they had pretty stickers available [if you're into that kind of thing] and the customer service seemed pretty friendly from what I could see. read more

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This is my go-to Daiso as the selection is stocked compared to others but the cashier was rude. I was waiting in line for an open self checkout kiosk, the cashier is motioning me to use the one that's occupied by a customer who was helping the lady next to him. I tried telling her 5 times "someone's using that one" and she still continued to tell me to use that one until the customer perked up and said "oh, i'm using this one still, she's just having issues with this kiosk". The cashier then put her hand to her forehead, rolls her eyes, and sighs loudly. I'm also in the service industry, so I'm very understanding that a service worker can have a tough day and customers can be a bit too much at times, but I wouldn't make a fuss right in front of paying customers, girl i would go into the break room and scream instead. While I was scanning my things, it was just my luck!!! An item scanned twice, and when I tell the cashier this, she ignores me!!!! yay!!!! I ended up grabbing another of that item just so I didn't irk that cashier further. someone get her some PTO please. read more

I LOVE Daiso. I don't go to malls anymore (and that's where I usually find a Daiso), so it's so convenient having this stand-alone store around. They always have the best little nick nacks and treats I can never find elsewhere. It's the little things in life that keeps me going, and Daiso is one of them read more

Ive been to Daisos around the bay area from san francisco to san jose but parking is super difficult here during the middle of the day. Best to come when they open. The selection of kitchen and basic household items is good compared to the Milpitas one. I requested an order be held behind the counter for a specific name tag item and read the sku item number to make sure I was getting the 10 name tag but instead I received 15 separate name tags which was double the price. Daiso is known for its value selling items for dollar price compared to other chain stores like target or walmart but the customer service must match the customers needs for any successful business. As a special education teacher I need name tags for my students who are nonverbal so I will just go to the teachers store next time for more reliable supplies and pay a bit more. read more

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Daiso is the spot for organizing on a budget! They've got everything--from storage bins to cable organizers--for the low, and it's all super functional and cute. If you're trying to get your space together without spending a fortune, this is where it's at. read more

This is a much smaller Daiso. They don't have a real shopping cart. They just have carts where you put a small basket on top. Everything is well organized but it took awhile to figure out where things are located. We didn't have any problems wi5 parking in the middle of a weekday afternoon read more

Shopping in San Jose... My friend had an appointment nearby so she dropped me off at Daiso. Arggg! So many cute things! Haha! I tried to be practical and just get her a glass nail file. These things are so good - just don't let it drop on the floor because they crack! Then, I saw a Hello Kitty soap dish. It's a container that can be used for other things, too, right? There were some unusual items like fragranced band-aids. My nieces would like those! And pineapple themed pouches - my nephew's girlfriend likes pineapples... and Christmas is coming... hmmm... Clear bags are great for bringing into the stadium... How about a mummy correction tape for my clerk? Yup! Keep those justifications coming! Daiso has reasonably priced merchandise - most are $1.50 unless otherwise marked! read more

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Normally when I come to this Daiso the customer service is good but when I came here with my sister I was met with unfriendly staff. The cashier Monica was rude and wasn't helpful. Another customer asked if it was ok to use self checkout with over 10 items and the cashier didn't acknowledge her and just looked away. read more

Their $5 masks are awesome! Plus I don't feel guilty for spending $50 if my pre-teen wants hella school supplies. I know it will be more expensive some where else! Highly recommend for school supplies here. read more

I would like to commend the staff for being SO PATIENT. Customers need to realize though that NOT EVERYTHING IS $1.50. Throughout the store there are stickers and price tags that clearly label what is $1.50 and what is not. Anyway, staff is great. They aren't super warm and welcoming (I personally don't look for this for a store to be 5 stars and they are usually understaffed), but they do their jobs well. There are so many cheap things that you can't not love it. I love going for stationary and the carpets have honestly been a lifesaver because I use them to line my rabbit's home. Lots of good Japanese snacks. Lots of household supplies! You can find a lot of great things here! Definitely swing by if you have the time and you might end up walking out with $50 worth of things easily! read more

STUFF it's Daiso so come on this place is so cool with Knick knacks and fun gadgets. Inventions to make your life easier. I forget this place has useful stuff and cheaper than at Target or even buying online most of the time. Not everything is a $1.50, but even if it's not it's pretty darn cheap still. I recently bought some fake eye lashes here. WHERE located next to Paris Baguette in the same plaza as Mitsuwa. I checked this place out while waiting for friends to go eat. read more

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This location has wonderful customer service, good inventory and plenty of parking. there are always wipes carts and baskets at your service. prices are wonderful and the quality is wonderful. this location in particular happens to be about a 10 minute drive from me and it's convenient because it's located near other places where I run my errands. Only reason for four stars is because it can kind of be a hit or miss on the things I find. read more

Went during the covid restrictions. They did a great job of managing people and keeping everything civil. Mainly, I wanted to post the updated covid hours. read more

Daiso Japan - Department Stores Near Me - San Jose, California

Anything you could possibly need for a $1.50! Although this location is smaller than most Daiso's, it definitely has all the basics and essentials. Parking is rough since it's in the same plaza as Mitsuwa. Be prepared to wait at least ~20 mins. to get inside, as they're only allowing a certain amount of people in due to COVID. There seems to always be a line no matter what time in the day. read more

Daiso is my go to place for anything. They have Japanese condiments, plant stuff, laundry nets, storage and cute trinkets. Whenever I need to buy something for my daughter on the go like clay or stickers Daiso is my place. I'm sad that they are no longer $1.50 and now up to $1.75. But inflation and pandemic it makes sense. They always keep the place clean which I appreciate but I do like going to the Cupertino one more sometimes. I feel that they have more things in stock but that also depends on which days you go. read more

Cute store with great pricing! Not sure how I managed to leave with nothing but it wasn't cuz I wasn't tempted! Lots of cute stuff and SOO easy to overspend on cuteness! Some of my favorite finds were cute shaped post it's, pretty stickers, and office supplies! One drawback to this location is the parking. They share a lot with Misuwa and it is ALWAYS jam packed! Come during weekdays and in the morning at a chance to find a spot and shop in peace! read more

It's no longer a Japanese version of a Dollar store prices don't reflect that at all there's a chart that indicates items in yen then converted to US dollars the actual price so you may want to take a look at it before you buy it. Aside from all that they do have bargains and majority of the items are made in China, Vietnam, Taiwan and Japan though there are fewer of them. read more

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Oh yes my local Daiso. I have been coming here for quite awhile and must declare this place isn't too bad. Their only downfall was in 2020 when the pandemic caused them to limit customers. Other years, I have no issues finding what I need at a very low price. Even when the price is $1.75, I don't seemed to be deterred by the change. Now on thing I realize is this location seems to be a huge hit among everyone and I mean everybody in the neighborhood. You can tell by the cars parked here that people from all walks of life here. Everyone seems to want low cost items. My favorites are the garden stuff, this weird toy truck I have been eying for the past months (This is a hobby shop issue I've been having because I am a fan of electric locomotives), the dining and tea sets and the snacks they have. Unfortunately I don't buy my snacks at this Daiso because of my tendency to venture out of my hood. If you are looking to replenish face masks, this is the place to go. Staff here is very sweet and speak different languages. Drawback: Parking here is very tough so plan accordingly. If you got family who only speak very little or no English, you might need to translate for them because a staff member that speaks a different language is not guaranteed. read more

One of the few Daiso locations that's still open. Also, if they have face masks, soap, bleach, etc. it will be in the front and earlier in the day. I tried stopping by for some office and sewing supplies --didn't find anything I usually would get during non-COVID-19 times. NOTE: Store may refuse service to customers not wearing a face mask. Also, they are not allowing customers to bring their own bags at this time due to current Santa Clara ordinance. read more

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I come here for the storage bins, kitchenware, and even some decent camping items at a fraction of a price of what American retailers offer at. A plus is some Japanese snacks and sweets to top off the shopping experience... I just need to remind myself to come here first before ordering stuff online.... read more

This place is the Japanese dollar store but most items are $1.50 unless marked....some useful items if you really look but more are kind of random items that don't really last...I'll buy some beauty products like facial masks, snacks like Pocky (biscuit straws dipped in flavored chocolate), hi chews, etc and some baking items but not sure if i'd ever buy batteries or cooking utensils here...definitely not meant to last but great if you're on a budget and getting your first place. Great place to peruse, and this location is well stocked and neat....end up buying some facial masks and Men's Pocky...i'm guessing its because its dark chocolate but bought them to give to my male coworkers to make them look twice! :) read more

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Love shopping at daiso. Very cute household items. Great prices. Huge selection. My must go to store. Home decor to party supplies, office supplies, beauty, tech, toys and many more. Check them out if you're in the area. read more