Japanese Costco locations have some unique food court offerings, including a particular savory bake that we really wish ...

Yoshiami Abe, a 74-year-old Fukuoka rice farmer, stood in suit and tie in front of a large Costco sign. As he greeted customers who’d come for Costco Japan’s grand opening, he couldn’t help but feel ...

Nutritionist and longevity expert Michiko Tomioka grew up in Japan, where some of the world's longest-living people live. She ...

When you think about giant big box stores where you can get bulk everything, there will be little argument that Costco is the first name that comes to mind. As the premiere bulk shopping retailer in..

The first Costco store opened in the US in 1976. Since then, it has expanded to Europe, Australasia, and Asia. We compared the experience of shopping in its stores in Japan versus the US.

Other purchases were made by foreigners who had been in Japan for more than six months and were therefore not eligible for the exemption on the consumption tax. Costco Wholesale Japan Ltd., based ...

Costco has an amazing selection of organic vegetables ... and I trust it because it is sourced from organic family tea farms in Kagoshima, Japan. Michiko Tomioka, MBA, RDN is a certified ...