Bio c' Bon Yotsuya Sanchome — Local services in Tokyo

I was really really excited about the opening of this store in my neighborhood. My other grocery store options (Ito Yokado, My Basket) only have very limited organic product options and I thought Bio c'Bon would be my new go-to choice for more responsible shopping... When I visited the store, I was the only customer and I rapidly understood why looking at the prices... 700y for 900mL of milk, 2,500y for butter, 500y for one yogurt... Crazy. I spent an hour in the store checking all the prices, looking for decent offers. I wasn't able to buy a week worth of groceries, just a few random items as a small sign of support for their noble intentions. But organic shouldn't be mean unaffordable. I won't...

It was a cold morning. I walked in the store to get a cup of hot black coffee. The coffee machine was in Japanese, and I accidentally touched the latte button. A lady staff came to give me a new cup so I can have the black coffee. My great appreciation for...

My family has dairy allergies and it’s hard to find dairy free staples in Japan. This store was great because I was able to find dairy free cheese and butter. Also had vegan bread and nut milks available. The staff were very friendly and...