Costco Ringing in People’s Ears in Kyoto
Costco has projected the new Kyoto store located in Yawatashi would open around the end of July beginning of August. From the outside, the building looks ready to open for business. But the doors aren’t open yet. Residents living just across the street from the unfinished store have been complaining to other residents about hearing loud construction noises, banging and clanging, late at night. My guess is probably because Costco headquarters is flexing their corporate muscles to make the...
Read MoreCostco Opening A Store in Kyoto
Good news is coming to Kyoto in the form of low prices. Costco will be opening a new store in the Yawatashi area of Kyoto. They will begin construction on the new store soon and plan to open it around August of 2011. Costco has picked out a nice sized piece of land, however the roads leading to this property may cause traffic congestion. Residents are excited about the new store opening in their neighborhood because many already shop at the Amagasaki store an hour and a half away. However, most...
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Read MoreShoulder to Shoulder at Costco Amagasaki
Costco is hitting TV in the Osaka area with huge success. TV infomercials about Costco are attracting hundreds and thousands to the Amagasaki store. Yesterday, there were so many shoppers, the streets leading to the store were backed up for blocks. Inside the store was so packed with people, it was difficult maneuvering carts. Shoppers were literally elbow to elbow on both sides of the cart. Whatever the reason, whether it is from the large number of shoppers or the economy, prices at Costco...
Read MoreBuying Omiyage from Japan
Ever have a problem deciding what souvenir to buy from Japan? The hardest thing about buying souvenirs in Japan is not deciding what, but which. Japan has an abundance of souvenirs to choose from. Some of the more popular items people choose are: green teas dried seafood items Japanese candies chocolates cookies clothes fashion accessories kimonos and yukatas fans chopsticks combs tea cups and/or sets Japanese cloth Japanese shoes, slippers or sandals postcards Most of these items can be found...
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Canceling My Costco Membership
Since Costco came into Japan, many stores have popped up offering almost as low prices for items of similar size and quality. Some stores even offer items made in America at low prices, but not many. Although they are not made by the same manufacturers, most items I frequently buy at Costco like sausages, meat, cereals, toiletries, wine, cheese, and frozen items, most not made in China, can be found at discount supermarkets throughout the Kansai area closer to home, which means I don’t...
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