Cheap Grocery Shopping in Japan: A Foreigner's Guide (2025)
Groceries in Japan are manageable if you know where to shop and when. Here’s how to keep your food costs low. Supermarket Types Type Price Level Examples Budget supermarkets ¥ OK Store, Gyomu Super, Hanamasa Standard supermarkets ¥¥ Ito-Yokado, Aeon, Life Department store B1F ¥¥¥ Isetan, Takashimaya food halls Discount/wholesale ¥ Costco, Gyomu Super Best Budget Supermarkets Gyomu Super (業務スーパー) The best value supermarket in Japan. Originally for restaurant industry buyers — sells large quantities at low prices. Great for: ...