Secret 'codes' used at Japanese convenience stores and supermarkets
Japan's convenience stores are a highlight of any visit.
From the famous egg mayo sandwiches to the tasty onigiri, unusual ice creams and unique drinks, many Aussies grab snacks from the like of 'konbini' like Lawson, 7/11 and Family Mart.
They're also cheap, and on nearly every corner.
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From the famous egg mayo sandwiches to the tasty onigiri, unusual ice creams and unique drinks, many Aussies grab snacks from the like of 'konbini' like Lawson, 7/11 and Family Mart. Getty
Bigger supermarkets are also a handy place to stock up, and even have a poke around if you don't need anything.
But the orderly country has strict rules on how it sells groceries.
Taylor Richard, known as Taylor R, a content creator, has shared three must-know tips.
The first one is about juice drinks.
Japanese rules mean only cartons of 100 per cent fruit juices can have a realistic looking photo of a sliced fruit on them.So if it doesn't have that on it, it's not pure juice. Instagram
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Japanese rules mean only cartons of 100 per cent fruit juices can have a realistic looking photo of a sliced fruit on the front.
So if it doesn't have a glistening segment of orange or apple on the front, it's not pure juice.
Less than five percent juice can only have a drawing of the fruit.
In between the two percentages, and it can have a photo of the outside of a fruit.
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Types of milk can easily be identified in Japan. Instagram
Meanwhile, Japanese shops even have a method to identify milk.
The groove in the top of a milk carton usually shows it is whole milk, she shared.
It's designed for visually impaired people - but is also handy if you can't read Japanese or don't want to get your phone out to use Google Translate.
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Meanwhile, in a handy guide for snack fans, items like chocolates and biscuits have to have an image showing their actual size on the packet.
That eliminates any disappointment, we suppose.
And proving Japanese people are prepared for anything, chewy lollies even come with a special guide on the packet.
And proving Japanese people are prepared for anything, chewy lollies even come with a special guide on the packet.An amusing scale shows how 'chewy' they are. Instagram
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An amusing scale shows how 'chewy' they are.
Well, at least it will stop you pulling your fillings out....
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