Forget the souvenirs, take me to the supermarket

By the time you're reading this, I'll be in Japan.

As I write this, though, I'm still sitting in California and already thinking about what might be the highlight of my shopping adventures: the local supermarket near my friend's house.

I know. Not exactly the glamorous Japan shopping story people expect.

Most travelers dream about department stores, luxury brands, or filling a suitcase with souvenirs. Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to standing in front of a shelf of noodles for twenty minutes trying to decide which varieties absolutely must come home with me.

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