Shopping At Ito Yokado - Plenty Of Amazing, Reasonably Priced Goods!

It's hard to go around and find the perfect souvenir when traveling. Wouldn't it be useful if you could just pick up all the souvenirs and everyday items you wanted all in one place?

If that's the kind of shopping you're looking for, then we recommend visiting Ito Yokado. Conveniently found at most major stations, this large comprehensive supermarket is an ideal place to shop at when traveling in Japan.

With locations in the central Kanto region serving 21 prefectures in Japan, now let's take a closer look at Ito Yokado itself, some of their most recommended products, and their convenient tax exemption services.

What's Ito Yokado?

Ito Yokado is a comprehensive supermarket chain with 44 stores in Tokyo alone. Mainly found in popular cities and tourist-friendly areas like Oimachi in Tokyo, Abeno in Osaka, and Sapporo in Hokkaido, it is the perfect place to find what you need while traveling and also to pick up souvenirs to take home with you.

Today we will be focusing on the Ito Yokado Omori location. Overall, the main characteristics of Ito Yokado's products are good quality for a reasonable price as it is a shop where being able to purchase the latest items quickly is important.

Not only that, but Ito Yokado is part of the large distribution and retail company group, Seven and i Holdings, an international company which includes other retailers like 7-Eleven convenience stores and Loft, a variety goods store. Products developed by the Seven and i Group, such as those made for Ito Yokado and 7-Eleven, can be purchased in these businesses as well. These goods are only available in Japan and have found great acclaim among consumers on a national level.

Complete Bento Lunches and Deli Selections

When it goes to the food department of Ito Yokado, what first came to my eyes was a fulfilling lunch box and a side dish section. Sushi and sandwiches, salads and soups, numerous types of delicious and reasonably priced dishes fill up the shelves of this area. Watchful staff keep an eye on the freshness of the products, keeping them on display under strict time deadlines, so that you are guaranteed to find only the best deli foods here.

Three - four times a day, we introduce recipes for dishes made using products sold at our supermarket at the "Cooking Support" corner. For example, we share with our customers the best cooking methods for seasonal ingredients. You will receive the recipe on the spot! That's really convenient, isn't it? You can even try out some of the products and dishes, so do check out this corner.

Fried foods and yakitori are some of the most popular items with customers here. In fact, many people pick up these items every day because they can be the basis of a delicious meal that you only have to heat up! For this reason, travelers to Japan should also try some of these items, as they can easily be bought and taken back to your accommodation to enjoy.

Most Ito Yokado stores have microwaves on hand for customers to use to heat their deli foods as well, though there are some locations without microwaves. These microwaves may only be used by customers.

Only Available Here! Buy Store-Limited Instant Ramen!

Ito Yokado is also a great place to pick up instant foods too. One of the most popular is instant ramen. A full range of Ippudo, Santoka, Sumire and other famous brands of instant ramen can be purchased here. Many of the types of instant ramen sold here cannot be found anywhere else in Japan, as they are exclusive collaboration products between Seven and i Holdings and popular ramen chain restaurants around the country.

Stockings and Tights for Women

There are many loyal customers in the ladies' wear department of Ito Yokado all because of their stockings and tights. The tights come in denier 25 to 180 varieties (the density of the stocking fibers, expressing how opaque they are when worn), and sizes ranging from small to extra large, making it possible for almost anyone to shop in this department.

For their stockings, they have pressure-type stockings that fit the leg very snugly, and others that stretch and move well, and fit very easily. One of the main selling points of these stockings is that they do not run easily, meaning that they can be worn over and over without getting damaged. Packaged quite conveniently, they are not too bulky and can easily be put in a suitcase or even in your carry-on, making them a great souvenir as well.

A Diverse Range of Cosmetics

In their cosmetics department, both popular Japanese brands and international cosmetics brands are sold. There is also a counseling counter here, and their beauty experts can help you to find exactly the right product for your needs.

Not only that, but cute, limited edition beauty items such as collaborations between beauty giant KOSE Shiseido and Disney are also available here.

Receive A Convenient Tax Exemption After Shopping!

Items that qualify for tax exemptions can be taken care of at the tax exemption counter in Ito Yokado. After making your purchases, head to this counter with your items, passport, receipts, any credit cards you may have paid on, in order to get the paperwork processed. Please do not forget to bring these items. Please also remember that products with short expiry periods (fresh foods, ice cream, deli foods) and food items or daily goods that will be used while in Japan are not eligible for tax exemptions.

There are pamphlets in multiple languages available here, so please ask the staff for one when starting your tax exemption procedures.

By the way, the Ito Yokado Oimachi shop is recommended for those travelers sightseeing in Tokyo, as it is located very close to Haneda Airport and Shinagawa Station, on the JR Yamanote line.

"Oh no, I forgot to get souvenirs!"

If that happens to you, by all means, please head to Ito Yokado Oimachi to pick up what you need.

Ito-Yokado Omori store

2-13-1 Omorikita, Ota-ku, Tokyo 143-0016