We all know Costco was created in America. What we may not know though, is that it really exceeded our expectations in Japan.
There are so many items in the Japanese Costcos that we canโt in the American ones, like dried gourmet mushrooms and delicious sashimi salads. Check it out for yourself.


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1. Dried gourmet mushrooms
This is one of those items that you donโt know you need until you see it in the store. Then you come across it and youโre like, โOh yes! I can use this for so many things!โ


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2. Fancy wraps
These look so fresh and delicious. A perfect grab-and-go option for when you donโt have any time to cook!


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3. Sashimi salad
We definitely donโt have sashimi that looks as fresh as this at our American Costcos.


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4. Delicious pastries
Those chocolate-drizzled buns look out of this world! And is that some good-looking drip coffee in the back?


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5. Smoothie heaven
Two gorgeous pink smoothies to go, please! Along with everything else in the cart, obviously.


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6. Perfect platters
That creamy cheese looks divine. And those crackers? Yes, please.


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7. All of the goods
Delicious brie cheese, Godiva chocolates, and onion gratin soup, just to name a few.


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8. Lamb shoulder
Whatโs more yummy than this tender meat? Great for all kinds of dishes.


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9. Fish meat surimi
This is meat ground into a paste. It is good for making things like fake crab!


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10. Ultra joy!
That is the name of their dishwashing soap. So cute!


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11. Rotisserie chicken
And yes, donโt worry โ Costcos in Japan still have rotisserie chicken. A staple ingredient.


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12. Jack Daniels aplenty
And yeah, donโt worry. Theyโve got boxes of whiskey lined up all over the place.


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13. Everything you need for the perfect Japanese dish
Rice, edamame, brussel sprouts, mushrooms, eggsโฆ What more could you need to create the perfect Japanese dish?


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14. Baked goods
Some of the tastiest baked goods ever. Weโre drooling.


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15. Pizza and beer
Some supermarket pizza can be a bit questionable, but this actually looks really fresh. Plus, these toppings look amazing.


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16. Special wraps and chocolate croissants
If a friend or family member showed up with a big plate of these wraps and chocolate croissants, we would hug them and never let go.


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17. Babies
Oh yeah, Costco Japan also has the cutest babies ever!


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18. More pizza!
We will say it againโฆThis pizza really does not look too shabby.


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19. Soft serve of your dreams
Oh yeah, Costco Japan has soft serve. And it looks like the dreamiest, softest, fluffiest cream clouds weโve ever seen.


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20. Birthday cake
The birthday cakes you can get there are just as cute, if not cuter.


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21. Enormous stuffed bears
Name one thing that is cuter than these huge stuffed animals. We will wait.


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22. Seriously, they are everywhere
Apparently they are โbody pillows.โ


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23. Dinner rolls on dinner rolls on dinner rolls
Dinner rolls for everyone because they have plenty!


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24. Fun package designs
SUPER big!


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25. So much sashimi
These sashimi platters seemingly stretch for miles.


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26. Uni and salmon roe
And extremely large portions of it. Dinner for 16 is served.


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27. Korean Jjigae
Itโs basically a spicy Korean seafood stew. It comes frozen โ all you have to do is heat it up and youโve got a whole dish ready to eat.


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28. Strawberry cheesecake
This doesnโt just look like regular strawberry cheesecake though. It looks over-the-top amazing.


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29. Chocolate crepes
These are so convenient AND classy! Imagine how put-together you would feel if you had one of these for breakfast in the morning instead of your classic Pop Tart or bowl of Cheerios.


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30. Braised pork rice
Tasty and ready to eat!


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31. Matcha ice cream
Matcha is making a pretty big wave in America right now. So it is only fair that Costcos here get some matcha ice cream, too. What a treat!


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32. Chirashi
If youโre unsure what chirashi is, it is basically sashimi or barbecue eel over rice. And Costco sells huge portions of it on very large platters. Yes, please.


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33. Shiitake mushroom crisps
These crunchy bits are great for adding to salads, soups or stews. Adds a nice mushroom flavor and a whole lot of crispyness.


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34. Seafood pizza
Because why have a boring, plain pie when you can load it up with shrimp and mussels? We love the risky kinds of pizza.


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35. Wine cocktails
Wine cocktails that are already ready to drink. Bottled perfection.


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36. Gougeres
If you donโt know, gougeres are cheesy pastries. They are savory heaven.


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37. Black truffle sauce
It does not get fancier than this!


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38. More sushi platters please
Raw beauty. Thatโs what that is.


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39. Seriously
We mean it. We want more sushi platters. Never enough.


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40. Octopus
Sure, it can look a little bit intimidating there in the package but when all is said and done, it tastes quite delicious.


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41. A huge wood-burning pizza oven
Ah, is that why their pizza looks so good?!


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42. Sushi and pizza all day
Itโs starting to feel like sushi and pizza are the two main food groups in Japan. A perfect place to live!


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43. Breakfast
A perfectly balanced breakfast you can reward yourself with after your grocery shopping: a hot dog, coffee and soda.


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44. Konjac jelly and other little treats
Treats you can only get in Costco Japan.


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45. Take and bake
A perfectly round, take and bake pizza. All you have to do is pop it in your oven and boom, dinner is ready.


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46. More tasty treats
In all different flavors, too!


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47. The most glorious cake
Weโre not sure exactly what this is but regardless, this cake covered in juicy strawberries and fluffy whipped cream is definitely something we need.


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48. Kit Kat
Our beloved candy bar in Japan! And it is a special assortment. It is probably amazing.


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49. Canโt get enough of this strawberry cheesecake
Okay, so update. It looks like the main food groups are pizza, sushi, and strawberry cheesecake. We arenโt complaining.


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50. Pre-made soups and salads
A super healthy option for when youโre starving but on-the-go! The ingredients look great.


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Time to book a flight to Japan!
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