Hi! I'm hopefully going to be moving to Japan sometime next year for a study abroad program. I've been fortunate enough to travel to Japan multiple times but I've never had the chance to explore the supermarket/grocery stores. At the very least I know Costco is available in Japan.
Living in the US, my family has always shopped at multiple different stores for specific products. Walmart, Target, HEB (Texas exclusive), Randall's/Safeway, Costco and/or Sam's Club.
All these stores have their value brand such as Kirkland, Great Value, Signature Select, etc. Some of them also have hot food available.
So my question is, what are some of stuff you can share about different Japanese grocery stores?
Your favorite one?
Cheapest one?
Most expensive?
Best bentos?
Best bakery?
Any that serve hot food?
Any that are exclusive to specific areas? (Like Seicomart for Hokkaido)
Reward programs worth exploring?
You don't have to answer all of these questions. I just want to know some of your neat fun facts/opinions on various grocery stores in Japan.
Thanks 😊
by Zennyu-