With the economy in recession, it should be no surprise that ¥100 stores are thriving, wowing shoppers both local and from far afield with their variety of goods all set at one price, plus the ¥5 consumption tax.
How can those shops sell what they sell, and when and how did this business start up?
Following are questions and answers about the popular low-price retailers:
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