Hey, guess what! "Standard Products" just opened up near my house! I couldn’t wait a second—rushed straight there and went on a shopping spree. So, let me share what I found, just because I want to!
Wait, you’re wondering, “What’s Standard Products?” Good question! Let’s start there.
Maybe the name “Standard Products” doesn’t ring a bell yet, but I bet you’ve heard of “DAISO.” Standard Products is a fresh new concept from Daiso Sangyo, the company behind DAISO. It’s essentially their “a notch higher in quality & price” line.
People sometimes call it, “Minimalist DAISO,” and visually it does look a lot like a certain famous brand. That’s no coincidence—besides offering affordable, stylish items, they also include premium-quality products that would normally be much pricier, but they want to keep them at DAISO-level prices. (For example, “Made in Japan” work gloves for 100 yen, or high-grade pencils for 100 yen each!) **Their core concept is honestly just like MUJI,* and that resemblance is not so much accidental as it is intentional.
In reality, it’s brands like 3COINS or LAKOLE that are even closer, since their price range and product lines are nearly identical. But each of the three has a different target audience and a unique design concept—so their visuals and their customers also differ. If there’s a brand they all resemble, it might be IKEA. I think, at these low prices for trendy items, there are only so many factories making similar products—everyone researches IKEA obsessively and borrows ideas. (As someone who used to design products, this is just my take—call it a professional hazard…)
Anyway, back to the point! This new DAISO concept is growing fast, so you might see one opening in your neighborhood soon. If so, you should definitely check it out!
With all my “haul” of Standard Products goodies, I started thinking: what if I used them to style a succulent garden? Let me show you some of my favorites and give you a sense of how it could all come together.
When it comes to top recommendations, you just can’t skip the plant pots. They come in several shapes, from cylinders to globes, but all of them are done in Standard Products’ signature colors—matte white to grey, plus (mostly) a rough “hand-brushed” texture. Line them up and you get a very coordinated, chic look.
The largest cylinder pot (16 cm), complete with a tall drip tray, is just 500 yen. That’s the same price as the 12 cm! I honestly think it’s a pricing mistake (lol). It’s big enough for a mid-sized agave or table-sized foliage plant, so it’s plenty for a succulent garden.
If I had one request… I wish there was an even bigger size. I tried planting a Mangave and it’s already snug. Go DAISO! (But I admit there aren’t many places to use such huge pots…)
Next up is something I found outside the garden section: the “stacking wire basket,” in the storage section. The biggest size is especially great—when stacked, they’re around 20 cm tall inside, so you can pop most succulents right in, stack the baskets, and voilà! Instant succulent shelving!
You can probably stack 3-4 tiers safely, depending on stability and weight. They’re super light and breathable, you can water directly, and easily convert them back and forth between storage and shelf to match your plant collection. So handy!
# That said, if you get 4, that’s 2,800 yen… make it 8 and it’s 5,600 yen… 16 and you’re at 10,800 yen—the price of a full wire shelving unit. So, as a “shelf,” think carefully about value.
They also sell similar ones at MUJI (at about triple the price), and at Cainz (about double). DAISO really came through with these.
Their gardening tools are impressive, too. There are three kinds of scissors, oddly enough. You can get any of them at DAISO for 100 yen, but these just seem more tempting—somehow all three end up in my basket! The consistent dark tones really add appeal.
I hardly even use trowels, but they also work as decorations—so I picked up one anyway. Next I’d love a soil scoop: just a simple, no-frills plastic one, please!
Sure, DAISO and others also sell wooden crates, but after checking out lots of options, these win for their plain, logo-free blocks, chic coloring, and even some with handy mesh panels. They’re so attractive I want to grab a bunch and line them up!
If I had a wish, it’d be for even bigger crates. Counting on you, DAISO!
I spotted these medicine bottles in bulk. They’re a great way to store fertilizer or chemicals. At 1000 ml, they’re more than big enough. Medicine bottles are designed for this purpose! And since the lids just drop on (no turning required, like a jam jar), it makes you actually close the bottle. Otherwise, if it’s fiddly, you leave it open and rain ruins everything. (Yes, speaking from experience…)
^ For the record: I once left one out in a typhoon, and about 1cm of water got inside—so it’s not perfectly watertight. Better not leave them out in the rain.
I’ve tried many brands for this purpose, but I’ve never seen containers this cool-looking when lined up in bulk (and at such a reasonable price!). If anything, they might even be “too big,” but honestly that’s part of the charm.
And here are a few items I didn’t buy this time but really caught my eye!
Compared to DAISO, they really feature cacti and Euphorbia—everything looks robust and “edgy.” Among their grafted Euphorbia, there were even some varieties I’ve never seen before (not even on PUKUBOOK!). I would've brought one home, but my hands were already full—maybe next time.
For the price, the work gloves and leather gloves are honestly hard to believe! Last pair of leather gloves I got at a home center fell apart quickly, so I’m intrigued how these will last.
The “magical” item that makes gardens ever more stylish as you use it—garden lights—was also well-represented, and I wanted to pick up a bunch to really deck things out. There were also the staple USB fans and other USB gadgets, which I’d love to have in my toolkit.
I love these and used to buy them regularly, but seeing these prices is honestly a shock.
All in all, after just one visit I’m totally hooked on Standard Products! It’s almost a trap that one opened so close to home—I can see myself becoming a regular.
But no worries, DAISO, I haven’t forgotten about you! There are plenty of succulent items DAISO has that Standard Products doesn’t. I covered that in a previous column, so be sure to check that out, too.
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