A gas station has opened at Costco, where I often go!
It seems that some stores have had gas stations for some time,
Finally available in Fukuoka.
This is so cheap!
I think it's about 10 yen cheaper than the nearby gas station.
However, it seems that you cannot use it unless you are a member.
Those who wish to use the service seem to have no choice but to create a membership card and pay the membership fee.
My family has been using Costco for many years.
It's Costco (lol)
I go to Costco about three times a month,
If we fill up our tank once at this gas station,
I don't think I will need to refuel for a whole month.
I'm jealous of the members who live nearby!
Lately, when shopping at the supermarket, I feel like Costco is enough.
Rather than being expensive or cheap,
We can buy the products we want at affordable prices.
This is often helpful for my family, who eat a lot of Western food.
Costco also has seasonings, spices, and herbs that you can't find locally.
Basically, daily necessities are at their best when what you think is ``necessary'' is ``affordable.''
In recent years, I think domestic companies have been struggling due to the expansion of foreign companies.
Foreign companies are the ones that provide what you really need at a reasonable price.
Domestic companies are the ones who ``add on'' unnecessary things and ``add value and price'' accordingly.
Personally, I think that this image is becoming more and more common.
For example, the Balmuda air purifier I purchased this year is
It has no functions other than air purification, is easy to care for, and has a chic design.
On the other hand, the domestic air purifier that I purchased a few years ago...
It has various functions such as humidification function, so it is troublesome to maintain.
The price is a little cheaper for Bermuda...
"Providing what you really need at a reasonable price"
Although it is quite a difficult problem,
If you can do that, you will be able to differentiate yourself from others.
Clearing these issues may be the future of companies.
Our company also closes its accounts this month.
I believe that we are being given a ``challenge'' to think about the future.
By the way, many companies that we think of as ``domestic companies'' are actually affiliated with ``foreign companies.''
This is especially true for home appliance manufacturers.
I wonder if there will be fewer "Japanese companies" in about 10 years.
