Japan’s drugstores are where smart travelers stock up on the cosmetics, medicines, and snacks they can’t find at home — and Sundrug is one of the best places to do it. Founded in 1957 and now with over 1,200 stores nationwide, Sundrug is known for some of the lowest everyday prices in the industry, plus expert, multilingual counselling you won’t get anywhere else.
For readers of the Japan Adventurer blog, we’re pleased to offer a special discount coupon for Sundrug: Tax refund + up to 7% off — a sliding-scale discount of 3% to 7% on top of Japan’s consumption tax refund. Just show the coupon screen at checkout. Tap here to open the coupon screen.
Sundrug Coupon
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Discount | Consumption tax refund + 3–7% off (sliding scale by purchase amount, before tax) |
| Expiry Date | – |
| Eligible Products | General merchandise, food & daily goods |
| Participating Stores | Sundrug stores in Japan (some stores excluded) |
| Minimum Purchase | 10,000–29,999 yen → +3% off / 30,000–49,999 yen → +5% off / 50,000 yen or more → +7% off (before tax) |
| Terms of Use | Show the coupon screen to the cashier before payment. The after-discount total must be 5,000 yen or more (before tax) to qualify for the consumption tax refund. For non-residents only. Cannot be combined with other discounts. Discounts cannot be applied after payment is completed. Some medicines, cosmetics, and other items are excluded from the discount. Only valid at duty-free counters. |
How to Use the Coupon
Open the coupon screen and show it to the staff before you pay. The more you buy, the higher your discount — and the consumption tax is refunded on top when you leave Japan.
Important
- From 1 November 2026, Japan’s tax-free system changes to a refund system: you pay the tax-inclusive price in store and receive the consumption tax refund when you leave Japan. The coupon discount is applied to the pre-tax price in store as before.
- The after-discount total must be 5,000 yen or more (before tax) to qualify for the consumption tax refund. If the discount drops your total below this, no refund applies.
- Tax-free shopping is for non-residents only.
- The coupon cannot be combined with other discounts or services.
- Discounts cannot be applied after payment has been completed.
Why Shop at Sundrug?
1. Genuinely low prices, every day. Sundrug built its own logistics network back in the early 1980s and runs one of the leanest operations in the business — its expense ratio of around 17% is far below major rivals. That’s how it delivers “Everyday Low Price.” Souvenir favorites like Biore UV Aqua Rich sunscreen, Suisai enzyme cleansing powder, DHC lip balm, and Rohto eye drops are often less than half the price you’d pay at home, and cheaper than at competing chains.
2. Expert advice, even when it’s busy. Sundrug is the only chain in Japan to run a “two-line system” in every store: staff who handle the registers and restocking are kept completely separate from the counseling staff — pharmacists, beauty advisors, and registered dietitians. So no matter how long the checkout line gets, a specialist is always free to help you choose the right medicine or skincare for your skin and needs.
3. No language barrier. Counseling staff use POCKETALK devices that translate over 90 languages two-way — and can even photograph a product’s Japanese label and instantly show the ingredients and instructions in your language. You’ll never have to guess what you’re buying.
Shop smart in Japan at Sundrug. Quality Japanese cosmetics, medicines, and souvenirs at unbeatable prices, with expert help in your own language. Don’t forget the Japan Adventurer reader coupon — tax refund + up to 7% off — and make your next shopping trip your best one yet.