Huh? What did you say? costoco? Oh, you mean "Costco!"

I love Costco. I really have a lot of fun at that store. You'll just never know what you'll find there. There is a really good selection of wine and I like the cheeses. I would really like to indulge in the fresh produce but what am I going to do with a large box of erengi mushrooms? Now really!

What I think is so intriguing about this Costco is not only is it in Japan, where it's very popular, but the majority of the produce and merchandise sold are western items and brands. I'd say a good 80% of products sold are Western items and brands. That includes clothing, (sold in U.S. sizes but of course all petites or smalls), six packs of cream of mushroom soup and large boxes of Dreft laundry detergent! There has even been available an incredible playground set, wooden with a climbing wall, a six foot slide, two swings and monkey bars. This thing was huge! Now who in Japan would buy that? Back in the States, I would probably buy it, of course after Doug has the heart attack when he sees the price.

I also like their food court. This food court is very popular and fills up fast with shoppers. A popular lunch item are their hot dogs, (all pork product of course). The Japanese are not shy when it comes to topping their dogs. They load up on relish, onions and mustard and ketchup. Some would say "sacrilege!" but since the Japanese don't follow Christian religion they don't really care about the sanctity of the dog!

A popular dining spot--the Costco food court!

Doug and Zelig enjoying their Hokkaido softo cureemu!

After a successful day at Costoco, we head out with all the other shoppers on the escalating slide. Pretty nifty!