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BBC TravelAug 13, 2026

Why travellers are obsessed with foreign supermarkets

From Tokyo egg sandwiches to Greek dairy aisles, supermarket aisles are becoming one of travel's most revealing and beloved experiences. It's 10:00 in a Tokyo 7-Eleven, and I am standing shoulder to ...

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LawsonMarketConvenience store in Kawaguchiko with Mount Fuji views.
Elsewhere
7-ElevenNeighborhoodTokyo, JapanConvenience store in Tokyo known for egg mayo sandwiches.
MercadonaMarketBarcelona, SpainA supermarket in Barcelona known for pistachio cream.
Trader Joe'sMarketMiami, United StatesMiami location known for Everything But the Bagel seasoning.
K-SupermarketMarketHelsinki, FinlandThere are over 250 stores in Finland.

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