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SoraNews24
01-08-2025
- Business
- SoraNews24
What's the best way to spend 1,000 yen at Don Quijote in Japan?
Donki is a must-visit for tourists buying souvenirs, but locals have a different eye for what to find in store. If you've ever been to Japan, chances are you've stopped by a branch of Don Quijote. This retail chain is so massive that its operators, Pan Pacific International Holdings (PPIH), exceeded two trillion yen (US$13.26 billion) in sales for 2025, making it the third largest Japanese retailer, behind AEON Group at number two and Seven & i Holdings at number one. ▼ Don Quijote ('ドン・キホーテ') As the largest operating brand within PPIH, Don Quijote is a big money-maker, and it owes a lot of its success to inbound tourists, who use the store as a one-stop shop to purchase everything from viral beauty products to sake and sweets and even edible 10-yen coins. With so many varied products spread out throughout the store, though, trying to find what you want can be an overwhelming experience, so our team of local reporters have come together today to share their top recommendations for what to buy at the chain with just 1,000 yen. These recommendations reveal another side to Don Quijote that a lot of tourists don't see, as locals have a different eye for goods, so let's take a look at what they found for us, starting with… ▼ Yoshio's 'Cheap groceries using the app coupons! Set' Peyangu sauce yakisoba: 99 yen Mount Rainier café latte: 99 yen Maruchan yakisoba for 3 servings: 138 yen Farm Morning Yogurt Fresh Milk: 88 yen Kettle barley tea 650 millilitres: 59 yen Chocoball Caramel: 69 yen Chocoball Strawberry: 69 yen Monster Energy Ultra Violet: 128 yen CalorieMate chocolate flavor: 129 yen Plastic bag: 3 yen Total: 951 yen 'Don Quijote has the 'Majica app', and by registering for free, you can use coupons, which are generally valid for one purchase per coupon and per store. These coupons give you fantastic discounts so they're worth getting, especially if you're looking to buy food and drink as they can end up being cheaper than what you'd get at a supermarket.' Yoshio was the only one of our reporters who used the Majica app, and everyone was surprised by the cheap prices and number of items he was able to buy as a result. ▼ Takashi Harada's 'Resist the Heat Set' Gatsby Ice Deodorant Spray Cold Ocean: 603 yen Donki limited EX strongest cool Gatsby paper facial cleanser: 383 yen Total: 986 yen 'This summer, a nationwide heatwave is predicted, so I want to prepare well against the heat. I bought deodorant spray and facial cleansing sheets, the latter of which are a special Don Quijote exclusive with an intense cooling effect. Please try them out if you're curious!' Harada revealed two top finds from Don Quijote's drugstore section, showing his seasonal sensibilities and fondness for practicality. ▼ Takemichi Furusawa's 'Don Quijote Snacks 5-Item Set' Dodonto Pudding: 298 yen Canister Potato Chips (sour cream): 159 yen Strong Carbonated Water 500ml (lime): 89 yen Fruit Juice Konjac Jelly (apple): 118 yen Puni Character Gummies (Donpen): 259 yen Total: 996 yen 'I put together a snack set using Don Quijote's private brand 'Jonetsu Kaku' ('Passion Price'). I chose gummies and jelly drinks for a quick sugar boost during work and I also picked up carbonated water and potato chips for a light snack. Getting a hefty 5-item snack package for 996 yen is a pretty good deal in my book so I highly recommend trying it ifyou can!' Furusawa was one of the few team members to bet big on snacks, and by opting for the 'Jonetsu Kaku' line he was able to get a lot for his money's worth. ▼ Yuichiro Wasai's 'The Ultimate 2-Top Rice Companions' Jonetsu Kaku Garlic Sesame: 431 yen Jonetsu Kaku Korean seasoned seaweed 12 packs: 474 yen Total: 905 yen 'Have you heard of Don Quijote's 'Garlic Sesame'? It became so popular it was sold out for a while, and many people got hooked on it. I'm no exception; in my house, it's a starter player among furikake (rice toppings). Additionally, Korean seasoned seaweed. You might think it's an ordinary product, but this is 'Made in Japan' Korean seaweed. With 12 packs included, it's cost-effective and obviously goes great with rice. The two items come to just over 900 yen. It doesn't reach 1,000 yen, but I couldn't think of a better combination at Don Quijote.' Wasai bought rice companions based on a 'daily use' concept. These seem to be carefully chosen favorite products. ▼ Masanuki Sunakoma's 'Extra Thick MAX Set!' Japan-made fireworks – Extra Thick MAX: 769 yen Long-lasting lighter: 219 yen Total: 988 yen 'I was surprised that my 1,000 yen budget could get me both fireworks and a lighter at Don Quijote! The Extra Thick MAX is a Niagara-style extra thick spark firework, burning for about 30 seconds for maximum satisfaction. What more would you need for some summertime fun? ' Masanuki surprised everyone with his find as a 30-second burn time for commercial fireworks is impressively long. Nobody, however, was surprised that he opted to play with fireworks, because that's how he likes to roll. ▼ Go Hatori's 'The Ultimate Nine Liters of Carbonated Water!' Jonetsu Kaku Don Quijote's Strongest Carbonated Water 1,000 millilitres (99 yen each) × 9 bottles Total: 962 yen 'Recently, I've been hooked on carbonated water. It's refreshing and tasty with zero calories and no fat, so you can drink as much as you want while dieting or trying to lose weight! Normally, I buy it at a local supermarket for about 68 yen per 500 millilitres, but at Don Quijote, a litre costs 99 yen, which is a great deal. On top of that, it's labeled as the 'strongest carbonation' so I decided to go all-in on it — I probably won't need to buy carbonated water for a while…' Go Hatori's purchase is a great reminder to go all in when you have a love for something, even if it's carbonated water. ▼ Mr Sato's 'Unbelievable Price! Jonetsu Kaku Pasta Set' Jonetsu Kaku just-mix pasta sauce (Peperoncino): 194 yen Jonetsu Kaku just-mix pasta sauce (Tomato and basil): 194 yen Jonetsu Kaku quick boil bundled spaghetti: 323 yen Jonetsu Kaku oil sardines (×2): 128 yen × 2 Total: 967 yen 'Don Quijote is famous for the so-called 'unbelievable prices' of its own-brand, Jonetsu Kaku. Recently, they've been focusing on food with many creative gems like this quick boil spaghetti that cooks in just three minutes. While the taste is so-so, it's good enough for a quick lunch, and when you add the pasta sauce and sardines, you have a proper treat. Please try it out!' Mr Sato bought everything necessary to whip up a big and tasty pasta meal, and he says he'll be able to get four servings out of it, making it a great-value purchase. ▼ Ahiruneko's 'Passionate Cost-Cut Senbero Set' Jonetsu Kaku authentic lager beer: 164 yen (×6) Total: 957 yen (including the discount for the 6-item bulk purchase) 'When it come to the Jonetsu Kaku range, I'm a big fan of the Korean seaweed, but I decided to try something different this time, as these monochrome cans caught my eye. I decided to forego the snacks I'd usually buy for a night of drinking, which allowed me to splurge on six cans of beer to quench my summertime thirst.' Ahiruneko, or ' Mr Alcohol ' as he's known around the office, showed his love for a tipple is as strong as ever. ▼ Mariko Onabatake's 'Housewives Can't Resist Mitts Tock's Magic Set' Jonetsu Kaku daily clean kitchen sponges Floor wet sheets Floor dry sheets Disposable nonwoven fabric cleaner to remove water stains and soap scum Aluminum foil for frying pans Total: 990 yen 'I looked all over Don Quijote and my housewife instincts kicked in immediately when I spied the '3itz toc!' corner, where three items usually costing 220 yen each can be bought for a bargain price of 550 yen. 3itz toc includes consumables such as sponges, garbage bags, wipers, zip-lock bags, hooks, and clothespins, but this time, I focused on large quantities of cleaning goods so I can give my place a good summer clean!' ▼ '3itz toc!' Donki's '3itz toc!' is a little-known corner area that people tend to bypass, but given Mariko's bargain finds, we'll definitely be keeping a better eye out for the range in future. ▼ Seiji Nakazawa's 'Shibuya Cleaning Set' Jonetsu Kaku pipe cleaner 1,000 millilitres (two-pack, 278 yen) × 4 Kinoko no Yama (chocolate-covered cookies): 218 yen Total: 825 yen 'Don Quijote's Jonetsu Kaku brand is super popular, and I regularly buy the pipe cleaner at Don Quijote in Shibuya as it's super cheap. The famous 'Pipe Unish' brand usually costs around 317 yen per litre, but Jonetsu Kaku's is only 219 yen per litre. Plus, if you buy a set of two it's even cheaper, at 278, so you can save 160 yen, which is a fantastic deal.' As a man who believes you can never have too many pipe cleaners, Seiji was very pleased with his Don Quijote haul and was able to reward himself for his efforts with a box of chocolate to boot. ▼ P.K. Sanjun's 'Honestly What I Usually Buy Set' Jonetsu Kaku dental floss picks (white): 219 yen Jonetsu Kaku dental floss picks (black) × 2: 219 yen each Jonetsu Kaku canned sardines in water: 323 yen Total: 978 yen 'This time, I put together a set of things I usually buy at Don Quijote. Though unintentional, it all turned out to be Jonetsu Kaku products, which gives you an idea of just how reliable the brand is. Incidentally, Don Quijote's floss has the most fantastic flexibility so it's a must-buy, even for those visiting from overseas.' An interesting point to note here is the white floss actually contains 20 more pieces than the black, but the black seems to clean better. So there you have it — 11 bundles of items that you can purchase at Don Quijote for less than 1,000 yen. Locals really know how to make a little go a long way, so if you're on a tight budget, Donki is a great place to stretch your yen. It really does stock just about everything under the sun, so you never know what you might come across next time you're browsing the aisles! Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
The Irish Sun
31-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Kate Garraway suffers another blow as she's forced to sell her flat amid devastating £800,000 debt battle
TV presenter Kate Garraway has been forced to sell off the flat she was saving as a nest egg for old age to pay off debts accrued when her late husband Derek Draper was ill. Although the pad in North London recently sold for £1.5m it was already heavily mortgaged and what's left over will barely touch the sides of the huge sum she still owes. 1 Kate Garroway, 58, is reportedly selling her flat to pay off debts from when her husband Derek Draper was ill Good Morning Britain host Kate, 58, wanted the property to be a long-term investment that she could turn to over the coming decade but had no choice but to sell it. An insider said: "Kate takes paying off the debts very seriously and she's always said she'd go to any lengths to achieve that. "This is just part of that commitment, even if it does mean she's had to lose the flat which she actually purchased years ago before meeting Derek and before they bought a family home together. "Like many people, she was keeping it as a financial safety net which she thought she wouldn't have to use so soon." Read more Showbiz Derek died last year - aged just 56 - after being crippled by an extreme case of long Covid after he caught the disease in March 2020. She says she already had debts of between £600,000 and £800,000 as a result of caring for Derek. Kate claimed that the £16,000 monthly cost of her late husband's care was more than her salary from ITV. Then in May a recent liquidator's report highlighted the significant tax liabilities still outstanding from Derek's defunct psychotherapeutic company, Astra Aspera. The latest claim demand from the taxman resulting from the business was just over £288,000. Most read in Celebrity At the time a spokesman for Kate said: 'Caring for Derek and supporting her family when Derek could no longer run his own businesses has taken a huge financial toll on her but she's determined to put things right. "She is in constant contact with HMRC to make sure she honours what's required from Derek's now-defunct company.' GMB star Kate Garraway reveals she had bailiffs at her door while late Derek Draper was in a coma in hospital A spokesman for Kate declined to comment on the flat sale.
Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
John Torode's businesses collapsed after racking up eye-watering debts
Two of John Torode's businesses had previously gone bankrupt, owing over a staggering £160,000 to creditors, years before he was axed by the BBC As John Torode prepares to launch legal action against the BBC, it's emerged that two of his businesses collapsed in the last decade. The TV chef, 60, was recently fired from the BBC 's MasterChef following complaints he used racist language, which he denies and says he has no recollection of doing so, and has since vowed to take legal action. It comes after two of his TV production firms sank in the last nine years, owing over £160,000 to creditors. Marcel Ltd, which was named after his son from a previous marriage, was dissolved in December 2019. The company went bust three years prior, racking up debts of £104,219. Marcel was wound up in a voluntary liquidation with creditors, meaning a business is closed as it cannot pay the debts it owes. The statement of affairs for the business, filed to Companies House, showed it owed £36,388 to HMRC, a further £13,950 to trade creditors, and an additional £53,881, to another firm which was owned by John. Toad Productions Ltd, the firm that was owed money by Marcel Ltd, also went under at the same time. John also owed £55,000 for an overdrawn director's loan account. The liquidator's report says that following meetings with Torode and his accountant, a decision was made for him to pay back £33,348 – which he did over a six month period. After £23,000 liquidator fees, there was enough to pay £9,890 to creditors, which is 9.37 pence in the pound. According to Companies House, Toad Productions Ltd was wound up in August 2016 and eventually dissolved in February 2021. It owed a total of £58,203, with £54,603 to HMRC and a further £3,600 to trade creditors, according to the Statement of Affairs. Liquidators were able to secure £8,500, but after paying their fees, there was nothing left for the creditors, according to the Daily Mail. Currently, John's only active business, Caspar 10 Ltd, filed its accounts this week. Caspar is the name of his son, whom he shares with his ex-wife, Jessica. The documents show its reserves increased by £40,132 from the previous year, and now stand at £47,351. The business owes a staggering £93,523 to creditors. However, John didn't feature in the BBC's recent rich list, which documents their highest earners as he is part of the commercial branch of the corporation – BBC Studios, so it is unknown how much he earns from them. This week John vowed to take legal action against the license fee payer-funded corporation, after he was sacked from MasterChef. Torode said he had "no recollection" of using the racist term - and in a statement, told how he'd only found out his contract had been terminated after the Beeb and producers Banijay put out the news. Now sources close to the star say he's speaking to employment lawyers as he fights to "clear his name." "John is preparing to launch the lawsuit against the BBC," the source told the Mirror. "He wants to pursue them for unfair dismissal. He's telling people there is no proof of his supposed comment. It was not in a work capacity; it was just hearsay. John is determined to clear his name." The Australian star continues to insist he had no knowledge of the "offensive" comment he was accused of making, despite lawyers Lewis Silkin upholding the complaint, said to be from 2018 in their independent investigation into the series.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Cory Mills apartment scandal: Why is the Florida Congressman losing his swanky Washington home?
Republican Congressman Cory Mills is being sued for eviction in Washington DC after allegedly failing to pay over £65,000 ($87,406) in rent on a luxury apartment , according to US media. Cory Mills claimed a faulty payment portal has prevented him from paying $85,000 in rent for his penthouse apartment. The legal action was filed by Bozzuto Management in July 2025, claiming months of missed payments. The luxury apartment, overlooking the Potomac River, has a price tag of $20,833 per month. Cory Mils to be evicted from his apartment? Court records show the landlord has filed papers to evict US Rep. Cory Mills from his Washington apartment. The management company alleged in a legal complaint that the New Smyrna Beach Republican owes more than $85,000 in rent dating back to March. The complaint was filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on Wednesday last week, according to Florida politics. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like When the Camera Clicked at the Worst Possible Time Read More ALSO READ: 'Its a match': White House's cheeky Tinder post as ICE arrests Chinese national, now she faces deportation According to the lawsuit filed on 15 July, Mills now owes more than £65,000 in unpaid rent, which does not include legal costs and late fees. Records show that the congressman has a history of late payments dating back to June 2023, having been charged over £650 ($874) in penalties. The court has scheduled an eviction hearing for September 2025. Live Events The penthouse level of his building offers residents 'access through private elevators for discrete comings and goings,' 'captivating views in every residence,' 'bold Italian cabinetry,' 'Calacatta quartz countertops' and the services and amenities 'of a world-class hotel,' according to the website. The building was once home to former President Joe Biden's granddaughter, Naomi, further adding to the flat's high‑profile status. Cory Mils' landlord has alleged that the he has not paid his rent since March, documents filed last week in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia show. ALSO READ: Conor McGregor slid into Azealia Banks' DMs with explicit pictures? US rapper makes massive claim Cory Mills responds 'I know facts are unusual and unfamiliar thing for you,' Mills wrote on X Monday, in a fiery response directed at Daily Beast reporter Roger Sollenberger, who first reported on the eviction case, 'but here's just the past two months where you can see I'm repeatedly asking for payment links and again as I tried with management today, it failed to process.' In his tweet, Cory Mils included screenshots of two emails he sent to his landlord on June 17 and July 3, reporting that the link he has 'does not work.' The lawmaker argued that the error code he's receiving, which he also included a screenshot of, is indicative of a problem on the landlord's end. Mills has also taken to social media, calling out journalist Roger Sollenberger who reported on the lawsuit. In a heated post, Mills described him as a 'biased hack' and insisted he had 'repeatedly requested functional payment links' from the property management. ALSO READ: Conor McGregor's romantic encounter with woman on Florida beach, sparks speculation online. Who is he? A statement from Mills' congressional office said: 'Congressman Mills has been in continuous communication with the landlord in an effort to resolve the payment issue, which was caused by a broken portal link beyond his control.' Mills' eviction has drawn criticism given his strong public image as a conservative figure focused on accountability and American values. The juxtaposition between his patriotic messaging and the financial dispute has fuelled online discussion and political commentary.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Jaiprakash Associates Ltd creditors extend bid deadline by 15 days
Jaiprakash Associates Ltd faces debt resolution. NARCL, the lead creditor, extends the bid submission deadline by 15 days. This decision follows requests from interested bidders. The company owes creditors ₹57,185 crore. Several companies including Adani Enterprises and Dalmia Bharat have shown interest. NARCL holds the majority of the debt. The resolution process continues under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Creditors to Manoj Gaur-promoted Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL), led by National Asset Reconstruction Co Ltd ( NARCL ), have decided to extend the timeline for submission of bids by another 15 days from June 9. The decision was taken at the meeting of the committee of creditors (CoC) over the weekend after requests from some bidders for more time to submit their bids. "Some bidders requested for more time and NARCL, which is the largest creditor, has agreed. This will be conveyed to all stakeholders on Monday," said a person familiar with the process, who did not wish to be did not immediately reply to ET's email seeking comments. The debt-laden holding company of the real estate, cement and engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) group, operating mostly in Delhi-National Capital Region, owes creditors a total of ₹57,185 crore. Interested bidders have to submit an earnest money deposit and performance have also sought bank guarantees of ₹8.5 lakh against 100% margin (in the form of a lien marked fixed deposit), to cover for the mining plan for Degarhat Devmaudaldal leased limestone mine of reports said that more than two dozen varied bidders including power and cement companies, alternative asset managers and EPC companies have expressed interest in placing formal bids. They include large companies such as Adani Enterprises Vedanta , Patanjali Ayurveda, Naveen Jindal's Jindal Power, GMR Group, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers, Oberoi Realty and Torrent Power. ET could not immediately ascertain the names of the is the single largest creditor to the company, having taken over 87% of the ₹57,185 crore debt from banks in January. Acre ARC, with 4% of the debt, and Axis Bank, with 1.60% of the debt, are the other large is among the largest companies undergoing the corporate resolution process under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code . In terms of debt size, the JAL resolution is only dwarfed by the ₹65,000 crore owed by Videocon Industries to its creditors.
