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Shopping & groceries in Japan — what locals actually use

Groceries and shopping apps

10 picksUpdated May 4, 2026

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For shopping & groceries in Japan, start with trusted local tools, websites and community tips — then check city-specific availability. Coverage, language support and payment methods often vary by place.

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Apps, websites and services we've vetted for shopping & groceries in Japan.

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Rakuten Ichiba

Japan's largest online marketplace, offering a vast array of products from various sellers, similar to Amazon but with a stronger local presence.

Rakuten

Dominant e-commerce platform in Japan, similar to Amazon but with a strong local focus and a wide range of services including banking, travel, and messaging.

Amazon

A global e-commerce giant offering a vast array of products, used by residents.

Amazon Japan

While a global player, Amazon has a strong presence in Japan and is widely used for online shopping.

Mercari

Mercari is Japan's largest flea market app, allowing individuals to easily buy and sell used or new items.

Yahoo! Shopping

Yahoo! Shopping Japan is a major online retail platform offering a wide range of products, often integrated with other Yahoo! Japan services.

AEON Net Super

Online grocery delivery service from AEON, one of Japan's largest supermarket chains.

AEON

The app for AEON, one of Japan's largest retail groups, offering online shopping and digital coupons for their supermarkets and department stores.

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Seiyu Lively

Online grocery delivery service by Seiyu, often in partnership with Rakuten.

Seiyu (Rakuten Seiyu Netsuper)

Online supermarket delivery service operated by Seiyu and Rakuten, offering groceries and daily necessities delivered to your home.

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