Travelers in Japan often purchase various medicines from large pharmacies readily found across the country. These stores, with signs displaying the character for “medicine” (藥), offer a variety of medications that can be purchased without a prescription. Japan has many large pharmacies where you can buy non-prescription drugs. Some well-known franchises include “Daikoku Drug Store” and “Matsumoto Kiyoshi.” Famous Medications ...
In Japan, pharmacies often take a somewhat different form compared to those in Korea. Commonly known as “drugstores,” these stores stock and sell medicines without requiring a special prescription, unlike in Korea. Prices are also relatively affordable, making it easy to find people purchasing medicines during their travels in Japan. “Representative Stores Selling Medicines in Japan” These pharmacies operate as ...