JAPANESE GROCERY STORE, SUPERMARKET TOUR - Youmetown, Iwakuni

[@smadawityou72]

I love that they have a separate spot to bag your groceries! I wish we had that here in Canada. I always feel so rushed when I have to bag my groceries when there’s people huffing and puffing behind me. I love your videos! 💕

[@heratlas]

I love that part, too! I don't feel any anxiety about it and really comfortable to go at my own pace :))

[@anarosie0899]

Totally agree in the states they bag them for you most of time. But tbh I like my food bagged a certain way. I clearly don’t want cleaning products with my fruits 😂😂

[@drej1934]

Yea but they can’t top our milk bags 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@susie2251]

The basket system (instead of a fixed cart) is genius for that too.

[@manduhm5112]

anais bermudez only place I’ve seen in the states that have a separate area to bag your own things is at “Save A lot”.. At least by me in Philly, they have a whole Separate counter at the front you can go to after payin, to bag your own groceries && not feel rushed. && of course Any store that has self checkout ( Walmart,Target etc), if you feel like doing everything yurself.

[@anarosie0899]

I would love to see a “what I eat in a day” or week I’m very interested considering it’s a big cultural change.

[@heratlas]

I absolutely LOVE when you guys get involved and talk about what shopping is like where you live. Feel free to compare and contrast what you see in this video.. what is your grocery store like? I want to continue to cultivate internet friends (that's you!) who equally love sharing information and experiences. Just because something seems mundane to you, doesn't mean other's won't find it fascinating! We're all here to learn and have fun.. thank you for watching

[@pranavsunil8069]

Hey really like it videos a lot....love from india🙂

[@heratlas]

@@pranavsunil8069 big hugs from Japan, Pranav!!

[@pranavsunil8069]

@@heratlas sorry that was really like ur videos**

[@heratlas]

@Nicole G. AH!!! we have hot food sections in some areas too... I feel like I remember grocery stores back home in the USA being super cold, too!

[@kirstiepenman]

As has been mentioned, some supermarkets here in the U.K. are bitterly cold! In the bigger supermarkets, we have fresh fish and meat sections, maybe a deli? In my local, we have a little section to get samosas, bhajis and curries, but that’s not standard! You get your cheese counters (cheese is important to Brits), deli meats, a bakery section... in my local, we also have a couple of additional shops, e.g. Argos (featuring the laminated book of dreams to catch the tears of joy), but I just feel like it lacks literally everything you’ve just shown us. I am disappoint.

[@m0ha0_]

Everything looks so good and it’s all packaged so cutely!

[@cereal8118]

only downside is unnecessary plastic packaging for some products that dont really need it

[@HawkinaBox]

Japan is so ahead of its time. That's what I admire about the country; how organized and together they are with everything they do. Love from America!

[@mazzilio]

this is literally the content I live for!!! I’ve always wanted to know what the inside of a continence store and japanese grocery stores are like !!! Thank you so much for uploading this 🥺

[@heratlas]

ah!! I was worried it was too long and boring, just pointing things out... but I was also like THE PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW HOW COOL IT IS! I didn't even get to everything!

[@mazzilio]

her.atlas grocery shopping and browsing is honestly a form of therapy for so many of us 🥰

[@smcdonald03]

Who skipped past the beauty section to watch the food 🙋‍♀️

[@SunflowerFromDeath]

lol not me :D

[@made_from_stars8916]

All Those who did they are going places in life🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Evilfuzzl224]

I’m moving to Japan in March (🤞🏻) and the grocery stores absolutely fascinate me 😍😇 I’m so excited to experience it in person!

[@kangeyisgr3at835]

That's sounds exciting! I hope you have an amazing experience. :)

[@chelseag6636]

Did you end up making it?!

[@hatter7824]

i love Japan 💛

[@sydneymatterson408]

The flower shaped hand soap, I cannot 😩♥️

[@heratlas]

it's my fav!

[@stephanielfagan]

I can't wait to go back and explore the more "normal life" side of things in Japan. When I went last year, I just tried to jam-pack all the touristy stuff which was great but there's nothing like experiencing a country the same way the residents do.

[@themsvirgo]

You have made me the most comfortable and curious about this beautiful country!! Thank you for showing us it’s everyday beauty✨

[@heratlas]

this is the most wholesome comment.. WOW! ! thank you! SO SO SO glad you enjoy these vidoes

[@brittneyad]

I almost choked when she said $30 for a cantaloupe!

[@SmtSmtDarkside]

Those are special fruit for gifting tho. Like extra pretty, stem attached and trimmed perfecrly. Not for everyday eating. Unless you can afford it I guess 😅 them why not! Simon and Martina have quite a few comparison videos with these super expensive fruits, if you wonder if they are worth it. I kinda like the thought of getting premium fruit as a gift. Yummy and doesnt clutter up my space 😂

[@happygirlw689]

There is a vlog on the grower on that fruit, you should watch it, she's won many awards of that fruit

[@lucyhelenamu]

This video makes me want to go back to Japan for a holiday once it’s safe. I want all of the things 😍😍😍😍

[@anniecrawford5911]

So fascinating. I love cooking and tripping through a grocery store is great fun for me. Everything looked so clean and fresh. Lots of variety also. I love that you go to another station to bag your groceries. Way cool. Glad I found you. Thanks for taking me shopping. Have a wonderful day. Stay happy and healthy. 💐

[@PearlsLittleWorld]

The separate bagging area is GENIUS I wish more american grocery stores could implement this its wayyyyyy less stressful

[@dmlkcs8620]

OMG! I was in heaven when you were in the beauty section. I use exclusively Japanese products for almost 5 years now, they have the best!!

[@justeve8290]

I like that everybody there were dressed up for the grocery store

[@imnayeon9583]

The items in your cart kinda seems familiar, then I remembered I think you made a grocery haul for the items you bought in this vid. I love watching your vids, they make me feel I’m in Japan myself and your voice is so soothing.

[@heratlas]

you're so observant! Yes these were filmed the same day :))))

[@j134679]

Anpanman is a hero of selflessness! He is literally bread, and he helps people by giving pieces of himself.

[@RP_76]

I LOVE this! I'm binging all your videos. I would really love to have those options, oils especially. The macadamia oil sounds intriguing.

[@heratlas]

Yay! Thank you! I'm curious what it would taste like or best be used for!

[@MudSpud737]

can you do a car tour? or like show the types of cars they drive there by any chance?

[@heratlas]

omg my car looks like an egg and her name is chicken nugget LOL

[@mollyndjarakana2328]

Yep I definitely love grocery store videos!

[@lluviapamatz8164]

Am I up watching this at 5:33 in the am heck yeah I am. 💓😗

[@heratlas]

omg ILY

[@sarahr5513]

Idk why but this sort of footage always fascinates me. I can’t travel right now so this works 😏 Wish we could see other countries’ stores, too!!!

[@bridgetcassidy7206]

For a grocery store that looked absolutely amazing. Super clean and tidy. Everything looked unbelievably fresh and nicely packaged. I could have spent hours on there.

[@emilytimchak9294]

ahhhhh that intro, seriously laughing out about how you started this video. Thank you for making me giggle, You ARE the best!!

[@kc3302]

This particular supermarket didn't seem to have much of it, but on the packing benches they have numerous items to help you pack your groceries so they don't drop, leak or spoil before you get them home - they can have fresh produce-sized bags, sticky tape (Scotch tape/cello tape for you Americans), string, a wet sponge to assist you opening the plastic bags, paper/newspaper, those green plastic things that help you carry heavy plastic bags without them digging into your fingers, and some even have free ice to keep your cold items chilled. Self serve checkouts are slowly increasing in popularity but aren't a huge thing in Japan as they value a high level of customer service. Their self serve checkouts will normally greet you at the start, be more talkative than those in other countries and will graciously thank you at the end.

[@Kelly-ep9ib]

you should do a video where you buy unfamiliar foods from the grocery store! like foods that you never thought of trying, or foods you don't know much about. it'd be a good way to try new things!

[@bella_sharkbear5126]

I love watching her videos! And her tours of stuff!

[@heratlas]

thank you bella!!!

[@TheTadpole2011]

When in Japan, I’m guessing go to the grocery store for a fresh meal and then some! 😃

[@viebeh7136]

The packaging in Japan is so nice😁😍 And I was shookt when you carried your basket on the counter; wish Philippines could adapt also to that concept because here in the Philippines when we reach the counter we will take out all the grocery out of the basket one by one. I think Japan's way is more convenient and could lessen hand contacts especially that we are experiencing covid-19. Also, I love how they make refillables to lessen the use of plastic bottles. I really love how Japan functions 😊 I wish Philippines would also adapt to it. Have you been also in malls in Japan and discovered different functional stuffs that you could use at home or on yourself ? 😁 If yes, whay are those ? Since Japan functions well, I bet that their items also are so cool and functional 😁😁 Watching vlogs from you makes me wanna live in Japan but I had no money for it🤣🤣 or can someone implement those things in the Philippines ?? hihihi

[@aurorahilton534]

Same in the States, I also love that concept. SO much easier! I used to be a cashier at a grocery store here where I live, that way seems so much more efficient!

[@AnaisAzuli]

But at the same time they package sunscreenbottles in extra plastic?🤔

[@lauramezq]

2:30 OSCARR 🤩 came here early because i was excited 🥰

[@brittanymosher1124]

Haha yes! Oscar!! 🥰🥰

[@heratlas]

WE NEED MERCH THAT SAYS OSCAR

[@lauramezq]

@@heratlas yesss that would be 🔥🔥

[@heratlas]

@@lauramezq omg haha I never thought of merch but oscar is just too perfect

[@nicolebond2726]

Oscar’s appearance and discovery in this video made me smile!💕 I actually said “OSCAR!” when he popped up on the screen😂

[@chicasneeka]

❤ I really enjoyed this vid. Felt like I was there with you! かわいい🥰

[@mariuscarpius]

I loooove this type of vids! Its so interesting!

[@heratlas]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@christinarenee5735]

Whenever I travel I love to go to places like grocery stores to get an insight into how locals live, so this was a much-appreciated video! 😍

[@falexa1234567890]

I love this! I could watch this for hours..... I lived in shanghai for 4 years and I miss it so much, it is just something about east Asia that I really love!!! and big grocery stores are always so fun :D

[@zoeaparapar4977]

I loved the fact that they actually have a packing area, because I always get stressed trying to pack my shopping before the next person shopping starts flooding the space!

[@hymantheory]

Really enjoyed the video, love to see more of the unique things, like the hand soap that you can only find there. Thanks!

[@BakedRiceCracker]

I love the Biore SPF 50 sunscreen! I started ordering it off Amazon about 7 years ago after another Japanese vlogger recommended it and some other beauty products. The quality of Japanese and Korean beauty/makeup products is amazing! I’d probably spend my whole first paycheck on the stuff if I lived there lol! Thanks for showing all the neat stuff at the grocery store where you are!!

[@samuraidog50]

What I really like about you is that as a foreigner you get the culture or at least try to learn it. As a foreigner you respect and is always mindful of being courteous to others. As I watch all the videos I find that you're actually the perfect foreigner to live in Japan. Keep up the great vids! Ganbate kudasai!

[@aidan8115]

I really hope I can travel abroad in college and live in Japan for a bit. The way of life and everything is just so appealing.

[@lexyr483]

Thank you! I absolutely love videos like this, showing the every day things in Japan. I also love how genuine you are, and how you truly have respect for Japanese people and your surroundings. Sincerely - a Brisbane based gal who missed out on a third holiday to Japan because of covid 😭

[@mehikpreet6434]

When I go to the grocery store to buy very few things, it sucks to carry the basket the whole way. That's why I love the mini cart for the basket! I wish we had that here

[@drj0402pdx]

Great video! I appreciated how you showed the variety of products available for each sort of item. Even when I was in Japan in the 80's they had the tables where you bagged your own groceries. What was different in your video is the hanging sheets of plastic over them. I guess that's to allow more than one person at a table at a time. I think it would be even more interesting if you were able to interview and talk with someone working there. Like when do they start making all the sushi, how do they decide what sorts to make and what happens at the end of the day.

[@Mwoods2272]

The best time of day is near closing, when they discount that days prepared meals some at half price.

[@c3l457]

i love your videos !! i live for them all the time !! SUGOI🥰😱

[@Morgan-qv2bu]

This video is so good! 🤍 It’s really making me fall in love with the country even more. ✨

[@Wimplo86]

Love YouMe Town! Especially that bakery section

[@coolpanda8113]

Caitlin, I luv your Japanese Supermarket tour. Its better than most of the other ones. I have watched it several time already. This is probably my 4th time watching it. I hope you do some more Supermarket tour in Japan.

[@user-lz1bg2sn3u]

Your videos bring me happiness 💜

[@kattheshrink]

The little bakery past the cash registers and the Backen Mozart in the corner are really good as well.

[@christina3425]

could you do a video of you just driving? it would be amazing to see what the roads and streets are like and what it’s like to drive on the left hand side!

[@chlchl3790]

Milk tea is my absolute faaaaavorite thing!!!!!

[@shy-annahclaphan5717]

My boyfriend and I enjoyed every minute of this! Would love to see more experiences like these! 😁

[@emilyendfinger7903]

can you do a video going in more depth of the beauty section? i’d love to see what they have that is like us and what they have that is different

[@heratlas]

LOVE this idea!

[@Nopeno285]

I love love love this video. Even though I try to live as low waste as possible, I still love how adorable and different Japan is with their packaging, how they set up their groceries stores and such. Everything you post makes me so much more curious about Japan!

[@julielehoisky]

this is so satisfying to watch! love this video❤️❤️

[@Eftelmo]

Love this video! I miss Japan, so thank you for taking us with you in your video's.

[@feliciav.ramnanandavidson5923]

I really really love this video... I have an obsession with Japan and now to have it on a blog is LIFE! So happy I accidently bumped into this page... thanks for explaining and showing the beautiful supermarket. 🌸❤

[@laurendinamiller1225]

I love that store.So clean the atmosphere so great.

[@ryanmassey7962]

Love this! Next do an in-depth of the candy section 🤪

[@meganrice9991]

I love this video. I also love the music that they play in grocery stores / convenience stores. And the green tea Haagen Daz!!!! My heart

[@meijones1549]

This really made me miss japan!! I was supposed to go back this summer 😔

[@doebun]

I've been looking for a video like this for ages ! I love how you show the details and stuff ! Also I feel like these videos can be very boring but you make them so interesting somehow ! Loved it thank you !

[@MonicaDanielle26]

YOU are my favorite KZbinr! I do look forward to these videos 🤗🙏🏻! God bless you and your family as you are abroad!

[@IainMacaulayce]

when I am in Tokyo I shop at a Summit grocery store for my groceries. Also grocery stores in the basement of big department stores, the size of the seafood section is amazing.

[@taniagarcia3932]

Everything looks adorable and reasonably packaged. It be nice to see what you eat in a day or what you make with ingredients you purchase, or trying to recreate American meals with items in Japan

[@heratlas]

Thank you! Will do! this is a fun video idea :)

[@tsukigant4070]

I love how you try a lot of new foods even if they don't look good. Enjoy your time in Japan, it'll go by fast. 💗💗💫 I was planning to go to Japan this summer to visit my family but, we all know what happened😪

[@chaveslisa]

I miss Japan and the supermarkets and convenience stores and basically EVERYTHING!! I loved this video even if it made me miss Japan more. Hoping I can come visit again soon 💖

[@dg8377]

i like how u can bag ur own bags in a separate area and barely even use any plastic bags for all ur groceries and have ur own bag saves alot of plastic

[@3littlepig.s976]

My boyfriend and I want to live in Japan, love these videos!

[@triptadey1147]

The peach alcoholic drink is familiar to those who watch anime😂

[@ilabupooh]

Oh I miss Japan so much! This video brings back the feeling of me shopping

[@the.annethology]

I love watching japanese grocery tours, i feel like im living vicariously through this content 😅 i also suggest watching the grocery video by Simon and Martina, they broke down the cost of japanese food and grocery items too.

[@arantxa7962]

I love this kind of videos in supermarkets!

[@Steffisews]

Thank you for this. I was obsessed with the grocery store when I visited a few years ago. Loved the produce & ready food.

[@suelyons531]

Everything is so clean...especially the makeup area.

[@jannetpaz4437]

I absolutely love the packaging of food, it so pleasing to me.

[@user-Snorlax460]

Welcome to japan☺️

[@nitapita8535]

How many of you are here from TikTok?! I am !! Love her !! 💕

[@marine1732]

Been thinking about this store all day long. Just arrived in town a couple of weeks ago and was trying to remember the name of it from the last time I was here; Thanks!

[@heratlas]

have fun!! you can easily spend HOURS HERE!! there's an arcade inside, too!

[@meritxellforcen5707]

Loved the video!! I was in Japan last year for two months and one thing that really blew my mind was the amount of plastic I/we generated every single day...

[@chrisanmckeown]

I love Japanese stores. My dream is to get back there...I was only 4 when I went last! My mom is originally from Yokohama so I’d live to find and visit family! One day I’ll get there. Now, I just watch you and tons of other you tubers in Japan. Here in Pennsylvania, I travel 2 hours to New Jersey to shop at Mitsuwa!

[@k9ylaolivia]

I was meant to be in Japan. My flights were booked April 7 with my guy,but unfortunately had to cancel. I love seeing things I could have experienced. These videos make me so happy so thank you. Makes me excited for my next opportunity to go 🥰

[@carinabolstad9595]

OMG i wanna spend a whole day in there!!! Absolutely LOVE your videos, and you really make me want to try more things... Thank you for the great job you are doing and for showing us Japan 💜

[@justalinkooh]

i miss chu hi!! i loved seeing all the current flavours. thanks for this video :)

[@emmaremmer8104]

I want more of it all 🤩

[@saajidahmullan4686]

I love this! Please do one dedicated to SNACKSSS 😻😋

[@heratlas]

YUM!! big fan of snack videos!

[@sophiegoodrich4515]

We generally holiday in Japan twice a year. Since covid it all stopped. Can’t wait to go back. Shopping eating and drinking sake.

[@XRatedRockstar23]

Im digging the youtube channel! Your tiktok's just aren't long enough! Japan is so interesting!

[@Flipflopgirl156]

I’m very impressed with your restraint in the ice cream aisle. If i was there i would have wanted to take it all home 😍😍

[@mamacravings5894]

Your “yakinuki” is cute 😄 it’s actually “yakiniku” yaki=grilled + “niku”=meat 😊 I’m a half-Filipino half-Japanese who grew up in the Philippines and I’ve been living in Japan for 7 years now but I feel like I’m only beginning to learn about Japan from you 😅 love your videos! 💕

[@nicolerodriguez3620]

Love the video (as always). I'm so obsessed with Japan's food, how its packaged, marketed and consumed. It's so awesome to see the grocery store and the shelves. Wow, they take their cooking oils very seriously as well as the kimchi and soy sauce isle! I might have screamed when the little fishy package came into focus. Hellll no!

[@emilyparrishh]

Ahhh i LOVE these videos! I've been so fascinated by Japanese and Korean culture (especially the food!) so this is so cool!

[@dianaarrez2254]

You have to try the lululun sheet masks! They’re the best! They have all types of sheets masks for all skin types!

[@tcgtrainerkris]

Loved the video! Makes me miss Japan so freaking much. Thank you for bringing us on with mouth-watering tour!

[@takasea]

i love YAKINKU too!

[@musiksoul56]

Hai, Yakiniku!!!

[@trishloiacono8524]

There meats and fish look so fresh! The shopping centre is so clean and well stocked, I’d love to shop there, there standees are so high!

[@Sakura24247]

Love your videos ❤️so want to live in Japan now 😭