{
  "id": 8812281,
  "title": "Three Daiso ideas for a super-cheap but still cool (or cute) Halloween look",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/three-daiso-ideas-for-a-super-cheap-but-still-cool-or-cute-halloween",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T01:00:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/21/three-daiso-ideas-for-a-super-cheap-but-still-cool-or-cute-halloween-look/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japan's beloved 100 yen store, Daiso, has embraced the spirit of Halloween with a variety of affordable costume options. Reporter Natsuki Goto shares her three budget-friendly ideas for a super-cheap and still-cool (or cute) Halloween look, all sourced from Daiso.\n\nFor just 110 yen, Natsuki opted for a Skull Mask, a faux metallic sheen mask with a distressed effect that gives off a haunting, dungeon or graveyard vibe. Paired with a hoody and black clothing, this mask creates a formidable skull illusion. However, note that the eyeholes may be a bit large for some, so some facial expressions may be necessary to complete the look.\n\nAt 220 yen, Natsuki's cute cat cosplay is the perfect mid-range option. With a Cat Headband and Face Crayons, you can paint whiskers and a nose to create a friendly kitty or a more sinister feline. The Face Crayons are easy-to-use and affordable, allowing you to transform your face into a charming cat or a spooky zombie, depending on your creative interpretation.\n\nFor 550 yen, Natsuki suggests a fun and flexible option for a quick photo op with friends or family. By grabbing four Halloween hair clips and a set of body stickers, you can create a selfie-worthy Halloween atmosphere. The bow with a zombie hand coming out of it is especially clever, adding an extra touch of spooky fun to your ensemble.\n\nWith more than a month remaining until Halloween, Daiso offers ample time for those seeking a lighthearted or budget-friendly way to join in the spooky fun.",
  "summary": "Further proof that no matter what we need, we can probably find it at Japan’s favorite 100 yen store. Japan has embraced the frights, fun, and food of Halloween in a big way in recent years, but still not in a complete mirror of how things are done in America. For example, Japan doesn’t anything […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Daiso offers three affordable Halloween costume ideas for under 600 yen",
    "Skull Mask at 110 yen creates a haunting dungeon or graveyard vibe",
    "Cat Headband and Face Crayons at 220 yen allow for playful cat or zombie face transformation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Daiso's affordable Halloween offerings empower people to participate in the spooky fun without breaking the bank, with options ranging from a haunting skull mask to cute cat cosplay and selfie-friendly accessories.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}