$11 for three carrots? Price tag at Japanese supermarket is wrong in more ways than one
People make mistakes. Yet, some of the mistakes are so extraordinary that they make you wonder: “How could this have happened?” One day, Japanese Instagram…
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Store clerk in Japan cracks up foreign customers with unusual English explanation of “squid”
Japanese blogger あとみ Atomi (@yumekomanga) conveys humorous and interesting episodes from her daily life in the form of manga. Since she works as a supermarket…
Japanese supermarket’s “fresh watermelon popsicle bar” is fresher than imagined
One of the most popular kinds of popsicles in Japan and a favorite during summer is the スイカバー suika bā, literally a “watermelon bar.” Like…
Japan’s “Monster of the Reiwa era” oysters wow in both size and price
Oysters are a popular winter delicacy in Japan (and sometimes may provide some extra seafood surprises), so it’s not uncommon to find some of the…
Tiny toy lets you enjoy the ubiquitous Japanese supermarket jingle at any time
If you visit a Japanese supermarket, you may hear pre-recorded announcements about the specials and discounted items of the day, set to a catchy jingle….
Driving demons away is normal on Setsubun, but this supermarket takes it to another level
Setsubun 節分, the day before the beginning of spring in Japan, is mostly known for two traditional practices, one is eating a giant ehōmaki 恵方巻…
Tweet about old man’s quip to mother buying potato salad goes viral in Japan
If you’ve ever made potato salad, then you know that it’s not as simple as spreading butter on toast. While it’s hardly a dish requiring…
Supermarket installs finger scanner in veg corner which evaluates your greens intake
On February 8th, shoppers at the Aeon Food Style Yamashina Nagitsuji supermarket in Kyoto were surprised to discover an unusual sight in the vegetable corner….
Town Goes on Frantic Fishhunt For Lethally Poisonous Fugu Erroneously Sold By Supermarket
Considered a delicacy in Japan, fugu, also known as pufferfish or blowfish, can only be prepared by chefs who have obtained a special permit to…
Supermarket Employee Makes Crabs Float In Awesome Magic Performance
Grocery shopping can be a big pain in the butt, but not for the customers at one supermarket in Tottori Prefecture. During a recent trip…