This video takes viewers on a culinary tour of Costco Wholesale in Makuhari, Chiba, Japan, highlighting five distinct ready-to-eat foods that make the Japanese Costco experience stand out. Featuring chirashi sushi, ramen, tuna & salmon sushi, rotisserie chicken, and a Japanese-style croissant filled with sweet red bean paste, the host showcases exclusive items you may not find in Costcos outside Japan.

The journey begins with chirashi sushi, a colorful and popular Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice topped with a variety of fresh seafood and vegetables. The video then explores ramen, which at Japanese Costcos is prepared with specifically local ingredients and flavors—a unique offering that often differs from Western branches. Following this is the sushi selection, with Japan’s renowned emphasis on seafood quality making even bulk store sushi a sought-after offering. Tuna and salmon sushi, two of Japan’s favorite varieties, are examined in detail for quality and freshness.

The host also features Costco Japan’s take on rotisserie chicken, a well-loved staple adapted subtly for Japanese tastes. Finally, the video concludes with a Japanese twist on croissants: a sweet pastry filled with red bean paste (anko), showcasing the fusion of Western bakery items and time-honored Japanese sweets. Each food item is sampled and explained, giving viewers insight into how Costco Japan adapts to local culinary expectations.

Costco Makuhari is easily accessible in Chiba Prefecture, not far from central Tokyo, and is popular with locals and visitors alike for affordable, high-quality bulk Japanese food. If you’re planning a trip, it can be a great stop for sampling unique Japanese adaptations of well-loved international foods.