Japan's beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy

GMA Network - Oct 30, 2026

TOKYO - Kana Sekiya, 43, used to shop near a train station in Tokyo on her way back home from work. Now she drives more than 30 minutes on weekends to a discount supermarket to buy groceries in bulk -- one of a growing number of consumers shifting their shopping habits as prices rise.

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