Time in Japan

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

That's convenient!

Earlier in my stay, I was trying to find boxes for sale to use to mail things home. In the US, they are easily found with all the other mailing supplies at Wal-Mart. But I couldn't find any here.

Finally, I figured out why: they are offered for free at grocery stores. If you look at the front of the store by the check-outs, there will be a good supply of boxes available. Just come in and take what you need!

Also, you'd think it would be hard to sell purse-sized packets of kleenex here, although I have seen them for sale. They are offered for free with advertising on them. I haven't seen anyone around here handing them out, but I've seen it in larger cities.

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