Kansas City's first Daiso recently opened in the metro, offering Japanese goods at a discounted price. The Olathe store, 14673 W 119th St., is also Daiso's first in Kansas. When it opened, it drew ...

Daiso also offers a wide selection of Sanrio character merchandise. The Japanese cartoon brand created Hello Kitty, who is seen throughout the store on items like rice molds, ramen and pencil holders.