HUGE 2-Hour Japanese Supermarket Tour of ITO YOKADO (イトーヨーカドー) | JAPANESE STORE TOURS

[@CoryMay81]

I hope you were able to enjoy this ridiculously long Japanese supermarket tour! If you made it all the way to the end, congratulations! What was the most interesting thing you saw? What would you want to try? What was the weirdest thing for you, culturally or otherwise? Leave a comment and let me know! Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! Thanks for watching!!!

[@pamelaelward7850]

Omg that gift basket is nearly 30euro omg that is so expensive 😮

[@happyC88]

the bacon for me, im visitng for the first time in October...i want to try the bacon but not sure

[@walterdrinker]

I absolutely love how Japan markets usually take care of the produce they sell. The strawberry section looks awesome!

[@ronniedp3]

I always look forward to your supermarket tours. I hope you make more soon. They're never boring.

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more!!!!! 😎

[@mikewifak]

“Strong Zero” sounds like a response someone would give when asked to rate my face.

[@CoryMay81]

hahahaha Oh no, that's so sad. ROFL Thanks for watching Mike!!! Catch ya in the next live stream!

[@SavannahVu1985]

😂😂😂

[@ablian2]

Its very good alcohol. I had was thinking it would be awful, but it is so good

[@faminaexmachina]

Buuuuut after one or two strong zeroes, you could easily become a strong five!

[@MrIdontknowww]

I'm glad that you showed the basket assembly, and basics like the price explanation... My wife has been very intrigued by the freshness of the products and the cleanliness of the country to the point that she is considering a possible life there and neither of us have been to Japan but life in America is becoming unbearable 😅

[@Harmony063]

Please do more food related tours! They're so satisfying to watch

[@jessica5783]

This has got to be the most detailed video ever. Thank you for the time and effort you've put into it.

[@50angeleyes]

I love watching shopping in Japanese supermarkets. There are so many things that I’ve never seen before (I’m in Uk 🇬🇧)

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Harriet and I watched to the end. A dizzying array of food products. We would try almost anything for the first time. A great tour Cory. 👍👍👍 Jim and Harriet

[@CoryMay81]

Glad you enjoyed it, Jim and Harriet! Thanks for always supporting my videos and the channel. See you in the next live stream!

[@AtlantisAng]

Anago is conger eel, a saltwater eel. While unagi is the freshwater one. I used to work in a sushi counter part time and had to research it to explain to customers what animal a sushi is. There was a guy who tot okatsu and katsuo was the same thing.... I was too stunned to correct him at the time.

[@wes61991]

so glad you are doing the long tour videos again! Thank you Cory, hope all is well!

[@CoryMay81]

Yes! 2 hours might be a bit too long. I was so burnt out after filming, reviewing, rendering, uploading, and premiering it. hahaha But it was still fun. Thanks for watching!

[@thetalkingshrimp5683]

Cory, this is so detailed, I've watched it a few times already but I keep seeing things I missed, love this!

[@CoryMay81]

Nice! I'm sorry there were points in the video where the camera movement was just too fast. Thanks for watching!

[@thetalkingshrimp5683]

​@Cory May no worries. BTW I've been in IT over 20 years if you ever need advice. I too went on bbs systems when I was a kid, I remember you talking about that.

[@whitewing79]

Wow, this is nice, Cory! I love supermarket tours in Japan!❤ Thanks for making this! Will look forward to watching this tomorrow.😊

[@CoryMay81]

Yay! I hope you enjoy it. It's a long one, so feel free to pause and come back to it at a later time. Cheers!

[@tangelaanderson7660]

I love how mostly everything is freshly wrapped…the whole refrigerated, veggie n fruit sections are so cool. I wish I had the intelligence to learn all languages with ease. I’d go anywhere and talk to everyone even if their racist towards me. It would be so much fun to know everything😄…I’m truly enjoying this video ❤️❤️

[@CoryMay81]

Glad you enjoyed the video and your positive outlook on everything is nice. Thanks for watching, Tangela!

[@Hicks-g1m]

Thanks for taking us grocery shopping with you Cory I like that place> it's always fun to shop for food 👍👍

[@CoryMay81]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video~

[@hydrazine799]

Great supermarket tour Cory! Another suggestion for your next content if you like: Tour of supermarket Maruetsu.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks! And no worries, I will be making a tour of one since there are 2 of them near me that I go to often. Glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@normasanchez7682]

Enjoyed this video. Loved the detailed information.

[@seymourbirkhoff9297]

When you skipped right over the seasoned and salted Japanese cucumbers in the pickled section, it broke my heart. I was like, "Please pick it up, please pick it up!"

[@MahadHirad-vy1ch]

I enjoyed watching Japanese supermarket. Great tour intorduction to Japanese groceries and foods. I look forward to try Japanese dishes at resturant and home. Good Tour

[@MrFfrenchh]

Those veggies are good. they take the prep work out of cooking.

[@insekta1701]

Thank you for this tour! I love Asian grocery stores, and I really appreciate you giving us this wonderful tour of this Japanese store. Also, congratulations on your sobriety, and may you have many years!😃😃😃

[@LD-Orbs]

An informative tour! Sad that the store is gone now. Times are tough, there and here.

[@CoryMay81]

Hehe this one is still there but Inegaya in the previous one is the one that changed to a different supermarket

[@wryterzblock]

Thank you so much for doing this. I first discovered you because of a supermarket tour so it's fun to see you back at it. One question I do have (apologies if you've addressed it in the past): Is bulk shopping not a thing over in regular supermarkets? The carts definitely aren't as large as the ones in the States. Over here, it seems we tend to buy more quantity but perhaps shop less frequently, but I could be wrong. Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@seech440]

Most Japanese go shopping everyday, so quantity is rather small. You see many bikes in front of the super market. We go shopping by foot or bike. In countryside where people need cars they buy like Americans.

[@wryterzblock]

@@seech440 Thank you very much!

[@jemimaphillips6864]

Dearest Cory, you can always make rice on top of the stove -- no need for a rice cooker. Just double your amount of water. For example, if you want 1 cup of rice, use 2 cups of water. Bring the rice and water to a full boil, then turn down to low, cover it, and let it cook for about 20 minutes without peeking. Then let it sit for about 10 mins, then uncover. You can let it sit uncovered for about 5 mins, too, just to cook away the last bit of water so it's not soggy. I know it sounds like a lot of time, but it's nice, fresh hot rice.

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah I appreciate the advice. I know how to cook stove top rice. Hehehehe I just don't eat much rice in general. They sell packs of microwaveable rice so I usually buy those if I feel like having rice. Thanks for watching and commenting!!!

[@user-xt6tc6ef1r]

Late to the party but even so this was very interesting as we are looking at moving to japan.

[@rbzsfg]

I don't know how, but youtube suggestions did it again. I have shopped at this exact location before. I was in the area to eat some Tsukemen at Chuka Soba Tomita, and I went exploring in this area before my scheduled time at the restaurant. I distinctly remember the outside of this building, and all the bikes parked outside. This was back in 2018, I believe. Anyways, thanks for the video. It brought back a lot of great memories.

[@CoryMay81]

Wow very cool! It's interesting because you're not the first person to talk about going here while waiting to eat at Tomita. Hehehe I've been here for 4+ years in Matsudo and still haven't eaten there. I just don't like lines or waiting and also sitting in cramped spaces shoulder-to-shoulder with people eating. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rbzsfg]

@Cory May Awesome! If you're ever in the Nikko area, they have a very impressive supermarket very close to the bus station. It's called Lion D'or. That would be a great place to do a video. Some of the best pre-made fried chicken I've ever had.

[@itiswhatitis7639]

AWESOME!!! I’m planning a trip to Japan before the end of the year, this are interesting information I need to know. THANK YOU!!! I WAS INTERESTED IN THAT GEORGIA COFFEE over there in the bottle. WHAT IS THE BEST JAPANESE COFFEE?

[@emmasatterfield7687]

These are my favorite!! Thank you Cory!

[@CoryMay81]

You're welcome, Emma. Thank you for watching!

[@partlysunny7361]

I was hoping the first item you put in your basket was the big bag of frozen gyoza. :) I am fascinated by this supermarket. I really appreciate you making this film for us. Its so interesting to see how other countries set up their groceries and prices.

[@CoryMay81]

hahaha I did think about it but there's one of those unmanned gyoza shops near my house that sell 30 of them for ¥1000 and they are much better than the frozen bag seen in this video. I love seeing supermarkets and any kind of market in other countries too. Thank you for watching!

[@Al666.]

"Shark Coochie Boards!" LOL yeah! Those! Hahaha I've heard somany variations of Charcuterie boards but that one takes the Cake! I love your videos! They're pretty great! I love how you take your time but show almost every single thing. Slow enough to have time to pause and screenshot but fast enough to not lose attention. Also, Hey! I've been sober about the same time actually. No alcohol for this girl either!😊

[@CoryMay81]

Wooo! Congrats on your sobriety! Yeah, you never heard of shark coochie board? hahaha I think it's the funniest and easiest one to say, so I've started saying that. Glad you enjoyed the video tour and I hope to see you in the next live stream! If not, see ya in the next video!

[@j-vlog002]

small correction? Food is 8% but premade meals like bentos, pasta bowls, or anything that is "ready to eat" is 10%.

[@CoryMay81]

Thanks man, yeah. I was confused (obviously) about what the 10% applies to or doesn't apply to. It's a bit confusing sometimes. Cheers for the correction!

[@sweetlyxofficialchannel]

just atched till the end and i was relaxing.. thank you! :D

[@CoryMay81]

Yay! Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it. See you in the next one!

[@chm5161]

mini beer for a baby just cracked me up thank you for the video!

[@j-vlog002]

at 48:00 the way that staffer thumped that box down ... back in Canada when I was running the grocery store she'd have been reprimanded.

[@CoryMay81]

hahaha yeah, I've done some stocking work myself and that handling would have been an issue. Thanks for watching man! See ya next time!

[@carmenhylton3298]

Your videos are amazing!!!

[@CoryMay81]

Thank you Carmen, I appreciate the kind words! Stay tuned for more! Please subscribe if you haven't. hehehe

[@rl1111rl]

This is awesome and very helpful! Thank you!

[@candochu]

Hello It's one of the places I'd like to visit. Thank you.

[@annwaaben2127]

Thank you for an informative video 🤗 going to Tokyo in july. So nice to have an idea for my budget 😁 What time of the day where you there? 🙂 Again Thank you from Denmark 🤗

[@CoryMay81]

I think I went around 2:30pm or so, if I recall correctly. Thanks for watching! And have a safe trip in July~

[@happyC88]

i loved this video and congrats to 222k views =)

[@jjlandry6a]

It’s interesting. We are looking to visit and possibly retire in Japan in 2024. The prices are not out of pocket, compared to the grocery store chains in Colorado. I worked for Kroger and was a produce manager and dairy lead for a few years. Thank you for doing these videos.

[@mooncaketin]

Thanks for the detailed tour! I'll be going to Japan this fall and will be staying at AirBnB rentals, with the intention of cooking some of my meals. On previous trips I never paid attention to the prices of raw meats and other foods that aren't ready to eat, so this video was very informative.

[@LiamFranklinFarang]

27:54 Thats exactly what we need here

[@ramenpharmacist]

woot woot store tourrrrr, i would kill to be able to get one of those sumire miso ramen raw noodle packages for that price 😭😆

[@CoryMay81]

Dang, so they have it back in the U.S. but it's expensive as hell? RIP Thanks for watching man, have a good one and see ya in Discord!

[@jwaller132]

Congratulations on your sobriety! 🎉 I'm a recovering alcoholic as well.

[@zoe1882]

Wow I never realized how much cheaper their groceries are compared to us here in the US. I was always under the impression their food would be more expensive in general cuz Japanese people have higher standards when it comes to food quality.

[@sillyname6808]

Truly the land of the gods

[@london.no.li-san]

Ito Yokado is part of 7&i Holdings, the parent company of 7eleven. That’s why there are 7eleven poducts being sold there

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah, I know that and talked about it in my description box. But when I went to this supermarket before, they didn't have so many 7&i products on the shelves. It was a lot different a few months ago. That's why I was kind of surprised during my walkthrough. It wasn't like that before. Thanks for watching!

[@london.no.li-san]

I typed it before I reached that part (missed the live stream). I’m actually still watching now! Great video (so far) and it’s something others don’t seem to do. Even if they do a walking in a supermarket video, it literally is just walking in the supermarket without actually looking at anything.

[@CoryMay81]

hehehe I'm sorry. I hope you enjoy it! I'm sorry it's soooooo long. And I still had to skip over so many items. There were just too many things to show. Have a great day/night!

[@london.no.li-san]

@@CoryMay81 Nah, it’s not too long at all! It’s really useful for me as I usually come out and buy various food items to take back to the UK (refuse to buy them here as prices are obscene - try an umaibo for ¥644, yes just one!)

[@ZPD-doo-DAH]

Fascinating and informative. The produce, fish and meats look so fresh! I wish you went into the pet food aisle. I was curious to see what the cost of cat food (kibbles and canned) is and the kinds of products they offer for pets. Or do they not sell pet food in this type of market?

[@StrollingAround]

Glad I found your channel, this is very enjoyable to watch. I started a small channel similar but focused in Milan where I live. Still learning how to make a nice supermarket video, may I ask how you placed your camera? Is it mounted on the chest or hand held? Thank you so much before 😊

[@tonietchison1730]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@princessmeganelsa6692]

Looks amazing!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@justthisgirl2944]

Helpful video

[@patriciapham9325]

thanks for the video - have a good life the price at the supermarket is lower than Lawson store?

[@sunnythesigma7043]

Good video. Can you capture in 60fps?

[@dannyjenkins2035]

Their supermarkets looks cleaner than any grocery store in America

[@elmcloudtt]

hello cmay, the market was great and real big. did not know there were more ready cooked meal than the smaller markets here in nyc. would like to try the porridge packet from a cold. would also like to try the different pickles (eggplant). the chinese market sometimes have the rice crackers and soup noodle a little lower $$. also like the sardines in cans. elle for kitsune

[@tanequagray]

When you do the supermarket tours, do you ever buy anything?

[@CoryMay81]

Yep yep, in every supermarket tour, I've put a few items in my basket, which I'll pay for after filming. In Japan, most people do light shopping every couple of days, which is why you'll never see me get a lot of stuff at one time. That's why the basket is small too, it helps make it easier to carry home since the majority of people walk or ride bikes instead of drive to the supermarket. Many people don't have cars. Thanks for watching!

[@patriciamurashige6879]

I would;d love to cruise a Japanese super market.. but being on a limited time trip. It seems out of the question. So the best I can do is convenience stores 😊

[@irenetanciangco]

Wow! That is a lot of food! Are supermarkets tax-free for tourists?

[@Sean-e5j]

Skipped over the most important liquor case….

[@LatinMagician7850]

thanks!!!!

[@CoryMay81]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching~

[@kimpoindexter1481]

Is there a place to heat the “ready to eat” meals, like at lawsons

[@FSC3]

What happens to all the plastic packaging afterwards? Reseicling or burning? Have you ever heard of plasticizers such as bisphenol in packaging? Isn't that a topic at all in Japan?

[@yukomattingly]

I love Japanese sweets, breads and deli (sozai).

[@lin90210]

UK grows celery by the dozen so its plentiful and cheap here...but it is more abundant here so i dont blame Japan for selling it so expensively

[@sadiebeanz]

Congrats on your sobriety dude 😊

[@byronlynryan71]

Is there a baby section? I’m looking to bring my baby soon and hoping for easy items to find

[@WilliamJett-n1h]

How long have you been Japan would love to come live there to is it worth it.

[@anhw3303]

I miss Japanese supermarkets! 😅

[@1tsjustBrave]

Is this near the Sakai city hall because if so I went there!

[@pinayinfinland17]

Wow japan is ❤

[@alonik6062]

Woow, 😂, we are all good in Japan currency 😮

[@funhappy_dfh]

terima kasih resepnya

[@b1uemchen]

Spent half an hour there in january waitning for my timeslot at Tomita ramen :)

[@CoryMay81]

hehehe How was it? I've lived here for 4 years and have never been to Tomita. I just hate standing in line for a very long time just to be seated at a tiny counter sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with random strangers. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@rudymasato2968]

Where is the biggest Ito Yokaido? Because so many stores

[@geekelly000]

I wonder what they do with the left over short dated ready made items. Seems to be a lot.

[@celestinoedubas]

thank you

[@lisa-mariemcleod8128]

Awesome, loved it.

[@paboy2727]

I work in a supermarket here in the states and it seems it’s the same no matter where you live just different packages

[@CoryMay81]

Yeah, for the most part, the sections and stuff are relatively the same in comparison with the U.S. But there are also so many things that are totally different. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@tylerconlon1990]

The cleanliness and organization there doesn’t compare to NYC dump of supermarkets

[@garycollingwood4002]

💙 VIRGIN LISTENING AND WATCHING 💙

[@danking6446]

The individually-wrapped prepared foods is definitely an icky feeling. Before the pandemic, the LIFE supermarket chain used to have a vast open display of various yakitori, tempura & other frieds for self-service picking. It was a glorious time to be alive! Some other marts did it to lesser extent. Unfortunately the sanitary requirements of the pandemic has gifted us the individually-wrapped ebi-ten & friends.

[@bittubiswas8271]

How low the mark off goes on food at the end of the day max we saw here was 30%

[@CoryMay81]

Keep your eye out for 半額 (hangaku), which means half off. (50% off). It's tough for tourists/foreigners who only see numbers and totally miss the 50% off sticker because it's only in kanji. This kanji is the best deal I've seen. Very common to see too.

[@bittubiswas8271]

@@CoryMay81 thank you so much for the advice 🙌

[@amezrismommigower6839]

The pizza bag would be in my cart. That said, someone once told me that Japanese pizza is actually sweet. Is that true?

[@KemalettinHadis-un4to]

beklediğim video sonunda geldi

[@CaedusDeorum]

Why are they playing the do-re-mi song on loop

[@CoryMay81]

It's a psychological thing by playing jingles and tunes in the supermarket. I suppose it makes customers feel like they're in the shopping zone and end up spending more. There are studies on it but I don't know the details. Thanks for watching!

[@hbhb7900]

I love all the bikes outside. That is why they can eat rice and noodles, and not be fat.

[@maverickwatchreviews]

Did anyone else notice how tiny their shopping carts are? Now I know why the Japanese are so skinny. Portion control :)

[@naomithornton2159]

What is 4,320 yens in USD? Can you please give the USD of the yen? Other than that thank you for your video. It's really interesting to see and know what other countries stores have and cost. Japanese people are very nice.

[@CoryMay81]

I showed the Yen to USD exchange rate at the beginning of the video. You can use a calculator to figure it out. You can also calculate the currency exchange rates at google.com/ Thank you for enjoying my video! Stay tuned for more supermarket and other store tour videos from Japan. Cheers!

[@cubbykovu8955]

well done being sober congrats

[@sillyname6808]

There is something unsettling in the fact the same brands and products are sold all over the world. Feels like everywhere has become homogenized and Americanized.

[@7rays]

The carrots!

[@giuseppemastropaolo264]

The cereal aisle sucks lol No captain crunch 😢

[@mariohenandez9009]

I wonder if they have catfish there in Japan

[@lordbacon4972]

Thanks for the great video, I miss Japan a lot. I was going to recommend you use a spare battery pack for your phone, but you said you were already using one, lol. I really love the Japanese supermarkets because they have so much variety and choices. Definitely have to be mindful of the prices of things since some prices were ridonculous. What really blows my mind is the fresh prepared food, they all look so good and are replenished daily (while discounting the 1 or 2 day old items). It seems their system is to discount 10% for the same-day morning arrived items at the end of the day, then 20% for yesterday's items, then 30% for 2 day old items. I don't mind eating 2 day old items for 30% off, lol! However, I also wonder what they do with the items that don't sell after 3 days, I hope they will donate it to humanitarian charities for ppl in need. It would be an awful waste if they simply discard the unsold food items.

[@tamago6646]

In Japan, 5.23 million tons of food is discarded even though it is still edible, so-called "food loss." This is equivalent to 1.2 times the amount of global food assistance for people suffering from hunger around the world (approximately 4.4 million tons per year in 2021).

[@lordbacon4972]

@@tamago6646 This is a good example of why i don't have faith in humanity as a species. We can end all hunger but we choose not to.

[@bessiejones5432]

We have Lotte groceries and have rice flakes for 8.99

[@CoryMay81]

Rice flakes? Is that cereal?

[@omrizubary]

So thats where Bayashi gets he's products

[@almostlarissa]

SHARK CHOOCHIE BOARDS ❤️

[@KraftyGals]

Why…Why…Why didn’t you show those beautiful carrots…you walked right past them.

[@TheHolydruid]

Wild, I have to pay 1755 yen for 700g of chicken breast, and they get 697g for 585 yen.

[@Ella-l2w4u]

10.000 yen =100.00 Australian $