Japanese supermarkets are not as numerous as convenient stores, but you can still find a few of them in every town. They are spaced pretty far apart from each other, usually on major roads or in large shopping centers, but there are always signs telling you where the nearest one is. All of the supermarkets in Japan are multi leveled buildings with everything imaginable in them. You can find anything from food to furniture, and everything in between. There are cosmetics, hardware, toiletries, household essentials, books, audio, video, electronics, and even a clothing section. Some of the most common supermarkets are Jusco, Life, and Matsumoto. Matsumoto is probably the most famous in Japan, and it has the largest variety of products to choose from.

These stores are the best place to find good deals, and get all your shopping done in one place at the same time. Unlike convenient stores, supermarkets are unfortunately not open 24 hours a day, but most of them do stay open until 10pm. Also, you can always find someone who works there that speaks English. They are extremely helpful and friendly, which is nice if you are a foreigner trying to navigate through the store based on all the Japanese signs. You can find both Japanese brands and American brands alongside each other on the shelf, so you have a wide variety of options to choose from.