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Bic Camera

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A major electronics retail chain founded by Ryuji Arai in 1978. With its flagship store in Ikebukuro and about 40 locations nationwide, Bic Camera is popular among inbound tourists for its tax-free shopping and multilingual services. Beyond electronics, it stocks pharmaceuticals, food, and daily necessities, offering a comprehensive 'everything under one roof' shopping experience.

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Category:Industrial & Brand IP

Subcategory:Retail & Lifestyle

Location:Toshima, Tokyo

Time Period:1978-present

Influence:National

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