How to Use a Coin Laundry in Japan: Detergent, Prices, and Washing Large Bedding
We have a washing machine at home, so I rarely use a coin laundry for everyday clothes. I usually go when I have a bulky comforter that I do not want to squeeze into our home machine. One day, while waiting for my bedding to finish, I noticed someone arrive with already-washed clothes, use only a dryer, and leave. Until then, I had always thought of coin laundries mainly as places for large items. That was when I realized how differently people use them in Japan. If you are using a coin laundry in Japan for the first time, the basics are simple. Choose whether you need washing, drying, or both, load your laundry, select the course, pay, and wait for the cycle to finish. Many modern machines automatically dispense detergent and fabric softener, so you may not need to bring your own. Prices vary by store and machine size, but a small wash may start at around ¥300, larger machines can cost around ¥700–¥1,000, and dryers are often charged in short time blocks. How Do You Use a Coin Laundry...