I'm going to list some useful items I'm glad I bought that can be purchased for around 1000 yen (to be continued).
This will be long, so read when you have time. Includes affiliate links.
1. MUJI Polyester Foldable Sorting Case, Cylindrical
This is very convenient for people who travel or go on trips frequently. It fits into dead spaces in backpacks or suitcases. Even in narrow bathrooms, you can hang it up if there's a place to hook it, so even tiny business hotel bathrooms won't get cluttered. It's so well-thought-out—you can stuff bulky down jackets or T-shirts inside to save space.
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2. Midori Cardboard Cutter 📦
Anyone who shops online should definitely have this. Opening cardboard boxes is easy. It protects your nails. It can also be used to peel labels off plastic bottles. Since it's magnetic, you can just stick it on the fridge.
3. KEYUCA Stainless Ice Cup 🍨
It fits a Häagen-Dazs container perfectly. Your hands won't get cold, and the heat from your hands won't melt the ice cream. It's useful in both winter and summer.
4. Suitcase Handle Hook
Similar ones are available at 100-yen stores, though the weight capacity differs.
Just having a hook on the suitcase handle makes a huge difference. You can hang souvenirs or umbrellas. After a few years, it might start to peel (depending on the handle material), but it costs less than 1000 yen, so it's totally worth it. It's a small thing, but it helps a lot.
5. Laundry Net for Delicates
Even without hand-washing, you can wash cardigans, knits, and T-shirts in this net to protect them from pilling, stretched collars, or extreme shrinking. Plus, despite years of use, the zipper and the net itself are practically immortal. I am very grateful for this net.
6. Tower Trash Bag Holder
Use it to dry cups or water bottles, or as a trash holder for kitchen waste while cooking. It's not bulky when folded, so you can keep it in a drawer. It's so good I bought two (short and long versions) and use them almost every day.
To be continued
