This Japanese sushi chain is famous for its cheap eats, but staff have just told us what the best things on the menu really are.
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We try shopping and dining at the number-one approved local store by residents of this small island in the southwest of Japan.
We’ve gotta say, there’s no way we would’ve thought this remote-looking location would turn out to be such a hidden gem.
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Looking for top-quality sushi at an incredibly low price in the capital of Okinawa? This hidden gem will tick all your boxes.
And because it’s a Japanese convenience store, our list has everything from desserts to fish.




















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