Japanese supermarkets are organized in much the same way as in other parts of the world. All major food groups are accounted for, including fresh fruits and vegetables, seafood, meat, tofu, pickled, dried and canned food, bread, dairy products, snacks, ready-to-eat meals and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Supermarkets in Japan also typically sell a wide range of household articles and cleaning supplies.
Foods typically sold in Japanese supermarkets
Meat: beef, pork, chicken
Seafood: fresh fish, assorted sashimi, processed seafood, sushi
Produce: vegetables, fruits, mushrooms
Dairy Products: milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, butter, margarine
Soy bean products: tofu, miso, soy sauce, natto
Snacks: Japanese sweets, international candies, rice crackers, potato chips
Pre-made deli dishes: salads, yakitori, deep fried dishes
Others: rice, bread, noodles, cereals, canned and frozen foods, sauces, condiments
Supermarkets are most numerous in the suburbs and in medium sized cities and towns; however, they are more difficult to find in the centers of Japan's largest cities. For tourists staying in these cities, the easiest places to find food are convenience stores and the food floors of department stores. Typically comprised of an array of booths purveying a wide range of foods and prepared dishes, these food departments provide a pleasant and varied experience but can be considerably more expensive than the average supermarket.
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