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Fodor's Review:

Everyone makes a stop at this fantastic Japanese supermarket. A 30-foot-long red Chinese dragon stretches above colorful mounds of fresh produce and aisles of exotic packaged goods from countries throughout Asia. A busy food court serves sushi, Japanese bento-box meals, Chinese stir-fry combos, Korean barbecue, Hawaiian plates, Vietnamese spring rolls, and an assortment of teas and tapioca drinks. This is a great place to pick up all sorts of snacks; dessert lovers won't know which way to turn first. The housewares section is well stocked with dishes, cookware, appliances, textiles, and gifts. There's also a card section, a Hello Kitty corner, and Yuriko's cosmetics, where you can find Shiseido products that are usually available only in Japan. Last but not least, there's a small branch of the famous Kinokuniya bookstore chain. The large parking lot is free for one hour with a minimum $5 purchase (which will be no problem) or two hours with a minimum $10 purchase -- don't forget to have your ticket validated by the cashiers.

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