Food, Drink shopping in Tokyo
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Meidi-Ya
Established in the 19th century, not too long after strangers in black ships started arriving on Japan’s shores, Meidi-ya specialises in higher-end groceries for foreign predilections. It’s a midsized store with a corresponding selection of goods. There are other locations throughout the city.
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National Azabu
Deep in the ‘ gaijin ghetto’, National Azabu carries an impressive array of expat staples such as imported cheeses, wines, Vegemite and natural foods, as well as hard-to-find produce. Also notable is the pharmacy with English-speaking staff and the small bookshop upstairs.
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Natural House
Natural House serves the ecoconscious trendsters around Aoyama, meeting a growing demand for wholefood and organic produce. Along with bricks of rye loaves and pricey but nutritious bentō (boxed lunch), Natural House also peddles natural beauty products and health supplements.
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Yamaya
Yamaya’s shelves are stuffed primarily with European wines, though there’s also a representative selection of American and Australian wines as well. Most branches are discount retailers and offer some imported packaged foods in addition to wine and liquor.
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