LIFESTYLE
Shopping at the Super Expensive Isetan the Japan Store: Something for Every Budget
The brand new Isetan The Japan Store at Lot 10, KL, is the first of its kind in the world, aside from its smaller counterpart located at the other side of the world in Paris, France.
Step into Isetan the Japan Store and you will be transported into a deparmental store unlike any other in Malaysia. Occupying six stories, this one-of-a-kind store offers lots to eat and see… including items that you never knew you wanted. From fashion, beauty and lifestyle to tech products and books, more than 200 Japanese brands are being sold here.
Each floor is designed to generate its own distinctive appeal: The Market (experience the seasonal flavours), The Museum (experience the ultimate Japan), The Studio (experience the fashion live), The Room (experience the grateful lifestyle), The Cube (experience the inspiring culture) and The Table (experience the premium dining), which is set to open early next year for business.
While the store is a must visit for its unique concept and Japan-imported goods, there’s one problem – things here are expensive! Some of the items sold here can cost you an arm, a leg, a kidney… you get the gist.
Alas, not all hope is lost for those of us who live on chap fan and roti canai – although, your options are quite limited lah. For your shopping benefit, we’ve rounded up the best things you can indulge in at Isetan the Japan Store according to different budgets. Happy shopping!
Under RM50
#1 A piece of photo mail to keep your favourite meme or cat picture in, RM25.
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#2 Dinosaur cookie cutter because what better way to honour their species than baking cookies in their shapes, RM49.90.
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#3 A fortune cat cookie that will bring you luck and wealth, RM20.
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#4 Toothbrush with fancy design and is probably better at cleaning your teeth, RM38.
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RM51 to RM100
#1 These Swati candles that you'd never use, even when you're in complete darkness, RM95.
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#2 Anime-printed fan to fan yourself when the weather's just too hot, RM86.
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#3 Cherry blossom paper art, RM99.
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#4 Tea towels, also known as props for a good flatlay picture, RM60.
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RM101 to RM200
#1 Doraemon Face Mask that's perfect for haze season, RM130.
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#2 A limited-edition notebook designed by renowed Japanese designer Mayumi Hosokura, RM158.
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#3 Sakura water colour pencils because Faber Castell just doesn't cut it anymore, RM132.90.
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#4 Get a 3D printout of you and your loved ones for only RM159.90 per person.
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RM201 to RM500
#1 Knit-Shock!! hand-made watch to complement your wardrobe, RM213.
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#2 An A to Z tote bag for those times when you forget whether 'P' comes before or after 'O', RM218.
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#3 A legit leather bag disguising as a cheap brown paper bag, RM450.
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#4 A plain brown ceramic cup to impress your guest and show off your minimalistic hipster style, RM360.
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RM501 to RM1,000
#1 A blue Hanaa-fu bag to store your everyday items, RM940.
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#2 Vanity mirror that will never, ever judge how you look, even in the morning, RM699.
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#3 Gold lomographic camera to capture your picture-perfect life, RM519.
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#4 Show off your swag with this cool Bristol cap, RM602.
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Above RM1,000
#1 This photography, RM10,750. No, we did not make a typo with the price.
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#2 Bunny-eared chair, RM2,170.
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#3 You'll never want to wear normal clothes again after putting this bathrobe on, RM1,099.
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#4 18k gold Sailormoon pocket watch necklace for the Sailor soldiers out there, RM1,543.36.
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