Japan’s Beleaguered Shoppers Are a Worry for Convenience Stores and the Economy
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. "I've totally stopped going to convenience stores because of the rising cost of living," she said.
