10601 S De Anza Blvd Unit 209, Cupertino CA 95014
“Small store that packs in lots of great inventory from Taiwan. Was able to find wintermelon tea bricks, aiyu seeds, and grass jelly powder for some refreshing summertime drinks/desserts.”
19750 Stevens Creek Boulevard, Cupertino CA 95014
“This Daiso isn’t a very big store. It sells Japanese candies, cookies, some cosmetics, small accessories, and household utensils at affordable prices. There’s also a Japanese supermarket right next door, so you can still find some Japanese products there, although you might not be able to find everything you’re looking for. Some of the items weren’t very well organized, probably because there was only one person working at the checkout. I didn’t see any other staff members around, but overall, I think that’s understandable. Daiso is basically like a Japanese version of Dollar Tree, so I think it’s pretty reasonable for what it offers and its affordable prices.”
685 Saratoga Ave #20, San Jose CA 95129
“Daiso is a Japanese household goods chain and this location in California is a large one, which means the selection is broader than what you find at smaller branches. The store 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 you work out the equivalent in dollars. The product range covers more ground than the format suggests. Kitchen supplies, storage containers, cleaning products, school and craft supplies, makeup, nail polish, party supplies, snacks, and seasonal items all occupy different sections of the store, and the inventory turns over regularly enough that repeat visits tend to surface new things. The Japanese sourcing means you 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 show up in sections that reward walking through the whole store rather than heading directly to what you came for. The store is well organized and large enough that navigating it takes some time if you are being thorough. The layout is generally logical and items are grouped sensibly by category. Staff tend to vary in terms of engagement, but the checkout process is 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 you typically leave with more than you planned to buy.”
1210 Great Mall Dr, Milpitas CA 95035
“Interesting place. We didn’t know what it was but decided to stop by it since we were at Dicks Sporting Goods anyway. The kids had a blast looking around and we ended up grabbing a few small toys and some candies.”
Dollar General opened its 20,000th U.S. store on February 24th in Alice, Texas. It’s a major milestone for the discount chain that started as one small general store back in 1955. Starting with a ribbon cutting ceremony, the grand opening celebration began at 9am. First customers received some freebies - tote bags filled with free product samples and snacks from DG's Clover Valley brand.
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