Something that makes me feel bitter every time I go to Japan...jpg

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The difference in food quality at convenience stores
In the past, there were reasons like the strong yen, but the price-to-quality ratio of convenience store food in Korea wasn't as terrible as it is now.
Because of that, there was a general sentiment that Japanese convenience store food is expensive and Korean convenience store food is cheaper.
But lately, every time I travel to Japan and see the prices of their convenience store food, I feel a sense of reality hitting me.
The portions are large, there is a huge variety, they are affordable, and they even taste good.
It's not just convenience stores in Japan; even the lunch boxes sold at local neighborhood supermarkets are so cheap and delicious that the contrast makes me feel truly bitter.
How should I put it... even though Japanese refrigerated/fresh foods are items sold in display cases,
you get a strong impression that they are products made with real care.
Of course, the perceived value might differ due to differences in distribution or margin structures,
but our country's convenience stores really need to reflect on their price-to-quality ratio.