SuperCenterTRIAL TSUKUBAGAKUENTOSHI — Local services in Tsukuba

This is a Japanese version of Costco. Except, they don't require to pay 5000 yen for members card, you get it for free and don't have to take a photo. Buying without member's card is not possible. Only cash is accepted, or the member's card (onto which you have to put money if you want to pay with it). Credit cards etc. are not accepted here. The price ARE cheaper than a regular supermarket. There are more food items available. A lot of frozen foods, too. Pre-cooked meals are available. The store also has a relatively big section with cosmetics, and some household items, including washing machines or refrigerators. Check-out is mainly done by yourself, there is only one "normal" check-out counter. But I saw no lines. Costco is...

This is a wholesale market selling a wide variety of groceries. There are a lot of selections and I think the price is cheaper than most supermarkets. Here you can also find small furnitures, electronic appliances, and household items. Bicycle and car parking are widely available. I think you need to pay by cash or you can also get a prepaid point card and pay at self-checkcout cashiers. While I was queuing, a staff kindly gave me a point card so I can pay at the...

"Discount" supermarket cum variety shop. Has a lot of things for pets. Also has things like a cycle section or a kitchen utensil section, and lots of other bits and pieces, such as bags of garden supplies outside.

Prices include tax, unlike most supermarkets, which is a help for people who don't like having to add 8% or 10% to every price.

It seems quite low cost. The shop is rather dingy for some reason or another, perhaps because they are trying to save money...