Most supermarkets are open from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM throughout the year. If you want to get a feel for the town you’re staying in, visiting a supermarket is a great way to learn more about it. Large supermarkets offer a wide range of items across all categories. Even if you can’t afford to eat Kegani (crab) at a restaurant in Susukino, you can buy it cheaper at a supermarket. Dollar for dollar, you get more value at a supermarket than at a Kegani restaurant.
Some of the most well-known supermarkets, such as AEON (イオン), Max Value (マックスバリュー), COOP (コープ生活協同組合), LUCY (ラッキー), Tokou Store (東光ストア) and ARCS (アークス), stock high-quality items in every category. It’s a smart idea to buy Kegani (毛ガニ) from these supermarkets. Their buyers carefully select good items, making it easier and cheaper for you to find quality products.
The season for Kegani in the Okhotsk Sea is from April to July, when the crab is fresh and sweet. For the best Kegani, choose products from the Okhotsk region. In winter, Kegani fishing is off-season in the Okhotsk Sea, so you’ll likely find frozen Kegani instead of fresh ones, but they’re still delicious.
Supermarkets also offer a variety of interesting goods such as sandwiches, bento (Japanese lunch boxes), sushi, and more. Taking these items to a nearby park for a picnic can be a fun experience.
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