A supermarket chain originating from Gifu has been causing quite a stir in the Kanto region, with customers lining queue for over two hours. Known for its assortment of unique products and competitive pricing, the Gifu supermarket has garnered significant attention from consumers. It's not yet known why the sudden popularity surge is occurring, but investigations are ongoing.
In Japan, customer service and product quality are held in high esteem. Stores that offer unique, affordable products can garner major attention, leading to phenomena like this. However, long queues can often be seen as a societal problem, causing inconvenience and disrupting orderly lifestyle. This could spark a new conversation about the balance between demand and supply in Japan.
Queueing for hours is not uncommon in the US or EU during product launches or Black Friday sales. However, it is less common for supermarkets to have such continuously long queues.