kakuyasu

We have a liquor shop in our neighborhood called Kakuyasu (they actually have shops all over Tokyo).

Kakuyasu literally means low prices.

The other day, I picked up a bottle of wine and the cashier asked me if I drink beer.

I told her "yes".

Then she scanned a can of beer and put it into the bag with the wine.

She mentioned that the expiration date was nearing so they were giving these away.

I looked at the bottom of the can when I got home, the expiration date was nearly 4 weeks away...

Japan is way too sensitive about expiration dates, but we were thankful for this freebie.

Have a nice weekend!