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Compact Foldable Shopping Bag

Packs to palm-size, holds 20kg. Stores charge for bags in Japan — bring this.

Price Range¥1,200 ~ ¥1,800

Specifications

Material: Ripstop nylon | Capacity: 20L / 20kg | Folded size: 10x10cm | Weight: 50g | Water resistant: Yes

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❤️Why Tourists Love This

You will shop in Japan. A LOT. This foldable bag packs down to palm-size but expands to hold all your purchases. Perfect for souvenir runs at Don Quijote, snack hauls at convenience stores, or carrying your day's purchases back to the hotel.

📋How to Use in Japan

1. Keep folded in your pocket or daypack

2. Unfold when you need extra carrying capacity

3. Strong enough for heavy purchases (up to 20kg)

4. Use at stores that charge for plastic bags (most in Japan)

5. Fold back up and store when empty

Reviews & Traveler Voices

4.4/ 6,000+ reviews on Amazon Japan

What Reviewers Say

Every tourist in Japan needs this. Stores charge for bags, and you WILL buy more than expected. Folds to nothing, holds everything. Water resistant is a bonus for rainy days. I kept it in my jacket pocket all trip. Some wish it had a shoulder strap for heavy loads.