06 of the cheapest supermarket chains in Japan

1.  OK Supermarket (オーケー株式会社 )

Website: https://ok-corporation.jp/

Locations:

• 2 Chome-5-7 Hatsudai, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0061, Japan
• 2 Chome-11-5 Hirano, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0023, Japan
• 3 Chome-29-1 Takada, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-0033, Japan
• 4 Chome-21-1 Yoga, Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0097, Japan

Phone number: 045-263-6987

With its motto “Everyday low price,” OK Store is one of the leading cheap supermarket chains in Japan. There are more than 130 stores in the Tokyo metropolitan area and 3 other prefectures, spreading all across Japan. Inside the stores are many pop screens informing you with information about product quality, price, and recommendations.

2. Tamade Supermarket

Website: http://www.supertamade.co.jp/

Locations:

• 4 Chome-2-13 Kawahigashi, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, 532-0012, Japan
• 1 Chome-12-9 Tamadenaka, Nishinari Ward, Osaka, 557-0044, Japan
• 1 Chome-7-5 Shioji, Nishinari Ward, Osaka, 557-0052, Japan
• 1 Chome-18-18 Nakagawanishi, Ikuno Ward, Osaka, 544-0032, Japan

Phone number: 066-654-0111

Though the name makes it sound like a pachinko parlor, Tamade would be a great choice for those living in the Osaka and Kansai area. This is a supermarket chain that focuses on selling fresh and processed foods at the cheapest price for customers. 

3. Gyomu Supermarket ( 業務スーパー)

Website: https://www.gyomusuper.jp/

Location: 

• 125-1 Hirano, Kakogawa Cho, Kakogawa, Tỉnh Hyogo 675-0063, Japan
• 2-452 Toyonaka Cho, Izumiotsu, tỉnh Osaka 595-002, Japan
• 5-10-1 Inaho, Otaru, Hokkaido 047-0032, Japan
• 861-1 Sarikawabata, Iguchi Shinden, Uonuma, Tỉnh Niigata 946-0076, Japan　

Phone number: 079-457-5071

This is a supermarket chain founded by Kobe Bussan company, which has stores spread throughout Japan and specializes in selling food in bulk at a very low price. Additionally, the supermarket also sells products from countries such as Thailand and Vietnam, ranging from instant noodles, dry food, fish sauce, etc. 

4. Big-A Supermarket (ビッグ・エー)

Website: https://www.biga.co.jp/

Location:

• 4 Chome-14-1 Kyowa, Chuo Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0234, Japan
• 1 Chome-14-1 Matsugaoka, Tsurugashima, Saitama 350-2205, Japan
• 464-15 Kawakamicho, Totsuka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 244-0805, Japan
• 4 Chome-2-11 Soshigaya, Setagaya City, Tokyo 157-0072, Japan

Phone number: 03-3483-6722

This is a low-cost supermarket chain concentrated in Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Ibaraki, Osaka, and Tokyo prefectures. Big-A’s supermarket systems operate 24/7, and customers can find everything from fresh produce to daily necessities here. 

5. Trial Supermarket (トライアル)

Website: https://www.trial-net.co.jp/

Location:

• 48-1 Okubo, Arai, Azumi-cho, Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
• 2-9 Kamaba Nishi, Horinouchi, Kikuta-cho, Koriyama-shi, Japan
• 7-14-1 Nanaehama, Hokuto, Japan
• 1-4-1 Shimamatsujucho, Eniw, Japan

Phone number: 024-937-1315

Trial operates a chain of supermarkets that provides it customers with all sorts of necessities, ranging from miscellaneous goods to household appliances at cheap prices.  

6. The Big Supermarket (ザ・ビッグ)

Website: https://www.aeonbig.co.jp/

Address: 1513-2 Tsukazan, Haebaru, Shimajiri District, Okinawa 901-1117, Japan

Phone number: 098-835-6677

This is a discount store chain operated by Aeon Group with more than 100 stores distributed throughout Japan. The products sold in The Big are usually 20-30% cheaper than in regular Aeon stores.

In the above article, GoEMON has introduced to you some of the cheapest supermarket chains in Japan. Readers can refer to and consider the above supermarket chains to save some money! 

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