A drugstore shopping run is a must on nearly every trip to Japan, and this time, Don Quijote has partnered directly with Taiwan's Bank SinoPac. Through the end of the year, shop at Don Quijote in Japan, pay in yen with your SinoPac credit card, and hit the spending threshold to unlock three great perks. If you already have a SinoPac card, don't forget to bring it to Japan! Haven't applied for one yet? Now's a good time, since the promo runs all the way through year-end!
*Promo period: 2020/1/1–12/31
*How it works: at any Don Quijote in Japan, show your "coupon" and Taiwan passport, and pay in yen with your SinoPac credit card to enjoy:

1. 10% tax exemption once you hit the spending threshold

2. Up to ¥2,000 shopping discount

  •  Click here to download the coupon
  • Spend ¥10,000 (before tax) or more in a single transaction and get a ¥500 shopping discount
  • Spend ¥30,000 (before tax) or more in a single transaction and get a ¥2,000 shopping discount

3. 5% cashback!

  • Applies to single transactions of ¥20,000 or more, up to NT$3,000 cashback per month  Register now >
Besides the SinoPac card perks, some Don Quijote stores also released a limited-edition "Ichiran Ramen Set" — Cherry Blossom Edition — in February (see photo below). Its elegant blue packaging looks quite different from the usual design, making it a great choice as a gift or for yourself, paired with 5 packs of "kaedama" (extra noodles) plus a seasoning sauce set. Besides making ramen, it also works well added to hot pot or other dishes — genuinely a great pick if you love Ichiran ramen! This limited-edition packaging is a rare find, so if you're at Don Quijote, don't forget to grab a few sets! *This item is limited stock; availability depends on what's in-store.
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