Comments on: Adventures Shopping in Tokyo (Vlog Ep. 14)

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 12:23:02 +0000

In reply to Cindy.

Hi Cindy,
That’s the great thing about being paid in local currency – it’s usually commensurate with local expenses! Thus, things like trains and groceries aren’t as shocking to the wallet as those who visit with a lesser currency. Scandinavia (Norway in particular) was worse in my opinion for being ridiculously expensive. At least in Japan there were inexpensive concessions….like sushi… 😉

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:12:50 +0000

I’m another one homesick for Tokyo. I was paid in Yen, so shopping was just normal for me. I NEVER did buy some of those 10,000Y fruit, though. I miss the Starbucks, like Debbie, the lovely library in Musashi Sakai and great breakfast they served (yes, in the library) and I really miss Kichijoji. I miss it all. I’m a former colleague of Debbie, BTW ! Cindy

By: Nora

Nora — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:50:45 +0000

In reply to Mike Hinshaw.

Hey Mike,
Those screens/ads are trippy! In my own way, I guess I enjoyed them as well. My favourite one was probably the musical cartoon/video illustrating the delights of meat-packing.
And you’re certainly right – the volume could have been dropped a few decibels on a couple of them. 😉

It’s a real shame there weren’t any of those screens at Ito-Yokado; I didn’t discover them until this video was already produced. Because they would make a video all to themselves! Maybe I’ll produce a “bonus” video of those ad screens, just for YouTube subscribers. Ha ha – that’s an idea! I’m doing that now.

By: Mike Hinshaw

Mike Hinshaw — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 16:35:41 +0000

Hey Nora,
One of the things I like in the stores in Japan are all the electronic advertising items. Some of the screens are almost the size of a TV and some are very small. At times the volume could definitely be lowere, as a few of the ads are way too loud and drive me crazy. Overall I love shopping in Japan though!
Mike

By: Nora

Nora — Sat, 05 Aug 2017 14:33:42 +0000

In reply to Deborah Studwell.

Hey Deborah,
Ha ha – sorry to make you feel home-sick, but isn’t nostalgia lovely sometimes? Mmm….tempura…. 😉

By: Deborah Studwell

Deborah Studwell — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 17:24:01 +0000

Oh, you made me so “homesick”.
Every weekend I would go to Musashi Sakai. I would start at Starbuck’s, inevitably I would see many other ASIJ friends there. Then, on to Ito Yokado for groceries. Sticker shock is real, luckily I was well paid. I loved the tempura selection, and all the prepared foods, as well as all of the good veggies.

By: Nora

Nora — Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:46:26 +0000

In reply to Walter.

Hi Walter,
It has been a rough adjustment! But I’ve found some reasonable fruit in the mix.
It’s worth noting that apples and bananas are pretty well-priced (you can get three bananas for about $1), but since I don’t eat either, I neglected to mention them.

By: Walter

Walter — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 14:09:11 +0000

I could never live in Japan long-term with fruit being that expensive … interesting experience shopping there, though!