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Toys R Us in Japan sells not just toys, but also all kinds of products necessary for raising children. I think a trip there will enable travellers to gain insights on the lifestyle of the Japanese. But since you probably want to spend your time on higher dividend-reaping activities, Sensei wrote a report for you, so you don’t actually have to patronise it.
This outlet in the inaka (countryside) is huge enough to addresss parents’ child-rearing needs under one roof.
I salute the Japanese for being frugal. At least they are stereotyped to be thrifty. Due to the vibrancy of the manga and anime industries, Japanese children grow up loving a wide assortment of characters.
Soccer boys will go crazy with these Pokemon-themed balls.
Just slap Anpanman on the front and watch your children put up less resistance towards potty training
Japanese parents use bath balls to entice their children to take a bath since most houses have a bathtub. The excitement of watching the bath ball dissolve and reveal a beloved character never gets old.
Bought two to alleviate my stresses of getting my son ready for bath time! @Imyourfed & @Rothbardian_fanatic, all ready to be deployed in the bathtub 🛀 !
Busy parents can lean on these packets of food to feed their babies who have evolved to consume solids.
I think it’s smart of Toys R Us to expand its offerings because parents can get their groceries done while their children are happily engrossed in the toys. Don’t you agree?
I though toys r us didn't exist anymore. All the ones I know of where I am at, closed. I had no idea they existed in other countries also.
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I have fond memories of patronising Toys R Us outlets when I was a kid/teen. It’s uncanny how globalisation can help people living across the seas to have similar memories
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I and my kids used to travel about 70Km to get to the nearest ToysRUs. We were well rewarded for the trip and all the “Are we there yet” questions.
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It seems they slightly changed strategies and survived in Japan! If so, we may even see them back here someday.
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Good to know they exist still. I have very found memories of toys r us in my own childhood and taking my kids there when they were very young. Quite a place.
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It was the definitive go-to place for toys and puzzles for kids aged 0 - 80.
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ToyRus went out of business in the USA. I think there are still some small stores around, but not like the huge stores that used to be around.
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That’s ironic, given that Toys R Us was founded in the States. You have me Googling - it seems that Toys R Us is still surviving in Asian countries. Singapore still has a few outlets
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They could return to the States, someday. Many people would look forward to it. For games, now, you have to go to special games stores, which are few and far between. I like to look at and handle the games I buy.
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There is nothing like it around any more. A lot of the specialty merchandise stores are suffering hard times right now. Bed Bath and Beyond, gone and a lot of others that I cannot remember off of the top of my head right now. The only remainders are the big box, have a little of everything, kind of stores. The manufacturers must really be in a tight spot, too, because of it.
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I am surprised that they never did that in the US. They still might be in business, yet had they done it. The kids were always blown away by the choices they could make in that store. It has been a long time since I have seen anything like the choices of the ToyRUs.
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Where do American kids buy toys these days? Target?
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It looks like you have to go to Target, Wal-Mart or, even better, a thrift store. The thrift stores have a good assortment of older toys for kids. We just got an old Mr. Potato Head for a gift to kids. It is a bit more substantial than the new ones. So much of the new stuff has disappointing quality.
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Bought two to alleviate my stresses of getting my son ready for bath time! @Imyourfed & @Rothbardian_fanatic, all ready to be deployed in the bathtub 🛀 !
Yay!!
I think it’s smart of Toys R Us to expand its offerings because parents can get their groceries done while their children are happily engrossed in the toys. Don’t you agree?
Agreed! Combining fun and practicality, like Japan does is genius! happy kids, less stressed parents!
Really learning something interesting everyday from your posts!
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Sensei seeks to enlighten n entertain xP
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