How To Save Money In Japan - Part 3 - Do It Yourself!
June 11th, 2008 by Mike
This is a pretty obvious tip but it’s a tip nonetheless! Just like in our home countries, renovations can cost an arm and a leg. There is also the fact that because you live in Japan you must communicate with tradespeople in Japanese. This obviously makes things even more difficult. So what do you do? You save yourself the aggravation and do it yourself!
These home centers are very much like their Western counterparts (i.e. Home Depot.) They offer a wide variety of tools, building supplies, and supposedly know-how on how to do anything in your home. All at competitive prices. You can even purchase furniture in these places! They’ve got it all! What? You want a shower head? They’ve got it! You want curtains? Yeah they got that too… You want some “Daily Necessaries?” Duh… where else would you go?
Go and have a look inside but be careful cause big brother is always watching, even if he can’t spell!
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Posted: June 11th, 2008 under Crazy Japan, English Japan?, Save Money In Japan!.
Comments: 2
What did you make by yourself in Japan?
My hometown doesn’t have any カインズ, but something else.
I don’t remember the names, and I was saving money in a different way.
In Canada, I often go to Home Depot for things I need for my home. For example, dry wall spackle and paint… However in japan, I made nothing! I’m just pointing out that you can do it yourself. Now go and do it yourself! k?