Find the best value for money in Akihabara supermarkets by searching for bargain stores

Akihabara is a city lined with specialized craft supply stores and hobby shops.
What do you imagine when you hear about a supermarket in Akihabara?
I think there are super sento, super hotels, super potatoes, etc.

"I don't need food as long as I can lick this figure!!!"
"After spending everything I had on anime merchandise, I ended up being able to survive on mist..."

This information may not be useful to people like that, but for those of us who are not yet at that level, let me introduce you to the supermarkets, which are extremely important spots that are essential for living in Akihabara.

Here's what supermarket shelves look like now that they're empty due to the effects of the coronavirus:

Supermarket shelves empty due to the effects of COVID-19

[Coronavirus] Akihabara supermarket scene [buying up]

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Find the best value for money in Akihabara supermarkets by searching for bargain stores

Supermarkets near the Electric Town Exit, Chuo Street, and Suehirocho Station

Seijo Ishii Atre Akihabara 1 - A supermarket near the station with a wide selection of imported foods and alcohol

A supermarket located inside the Akihabara Station building.
They handle a lot of imported food products.

The alcohol section is large.
There are many types of ginger ale available, making it a perfect mixer.

There are also many different seasonings.

This may be the only supermarket in Akihabara that sells taco-related ingredients such as taco shells and tortillas.
Tacos are good for you, so eat lots of them.

Fukushimaya Akihabara Branch - If you're looking for top-quality ingredients

A supermarket located on the first floor of Akihabara UDX.
There used to be a Wise Mart AKIBA_ICHI store in this location, but it closed in August 2016.
The Fukushimaya Akihabara store opened in December 2016.
There are tables lined up in front of the store, so you can eat in.

Amazingly, the yakisoba bread is sold individually in a food pack.

There is a wide variety of homemade sweets available, including tarts and anmitsu.

They also sell soft serve ice cream.

There is also a wide selection of alcoholic beverages.
They are displayed tightly on the shelves.

Peacock Store Kanda Tsumakoizaka Branch - A supermarket along Shoheibashi Street

Peacock Store Kanda Tsumakoizaka Branch is a supermarket located along Shoheibashi Street, near Tsumakoizaka.
It is an orthodox supermarket that stocks a full range of food and daily necessities.
The disappointing thing for kids and otaku is that there are almost no food toys available.
Furthermore, since it is under the AEON umbrella, you can earn WAON points.

Hanamasa Meat Akihabara Branch - Mainly meat and various other ingredients at low prices

A supermarket located under the JR overpass towards Suehirocho.

As the name suggests, they have a wide variety of meats at low prices.
There is also a store in the nearby Yushima area.

They also sell a wide variety of frozen foods.
The private brand "Professional Grade" has a rather intimidating name, but rest assured that even amateurs can use it.

Let's give it to tired workers and get them working hard!

My Basket Suehirocho Station Store -Opens in front of Suehirocho Station

My Basket Suehirocho Ekimae Store is a supermarket that opened in front of Suehirocho Station in August 2021.
By the way, there are also other stores in the Akihabara area, such as the Kanda Sakumacho store and the Akihabara Showa-dori store.

The store is quite spacious and deep for a My Basket, and as a result there is a wide variety of products.

In addition to the regular cash registers, there are three self-checkout registers.
My Basket stores often have only one or two cash registers, so there is a reputation for long lines of customers waiting to pay when it is busy, but you will not have to worry about that kind of stress at this store.

Olympic Sotokanda Store -A wide selection of daily necessities

Olympic Sotokanda store opened in September 2021 in the Daido Limited Building along Kanda Myojin Street.
It mainly sells daily necessities and may be a little different from a typical supermarket.

There is a wide selection of items that have been difficult to find in Akihabara until now, such as stationery, kitchen supplies, and bedding.

Although the variety is limited, they also sell bento boxes and cup noodles.

Supermarkets near the Central Exit, Showa Street, and Iwamotocho

Life Sotokanda Izumicho Store - A large supermarket with parking

The store is located on the outskirts of Akihabara, on the Showa-dori side.
It's a little far from the station, but it's a large supermarket in the Akihabara area.
The only downside is that there are few cash registers considering the store's size, so it tends to get crowded.
The store was renovated in July 2021, increasing the number of cash registers and installing self-checkout registers.
The parking lot can accommodate up to 13 cars.
The Tokyo headquarters is also located nearby.

My Basket Kanda Sakumacho Store - A small supermarket with a convenience store feel

A supermarket near Sakuma Park.
It's a small store like a convenience store, but the prices of the products are slightly cheaper than at a convenience store.
There are also two stores near Iwamotocho Station.
In addition, the Akihabara Showa-dori store opened in August 2018.

Surprisingly, there are many supermarkets in Akihabara

Akihabara may not seem like a very lively area, but there are actually a surprising number of supermarkets.
You can buy drinks, snacks, and other items at these stores for cheaper prices than at convenience stores, so it's worth remembering their locations.
So, enjoy a convenient Akihabara life at the supermarket!

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*2021/09/14
Added My Basket Suehirocho store and corrected the heading
*2021/09/30
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