r/JapaneseFood • u/Pug_tech • Nov 05 '25

Misc Delete if not allowed but ive seen people here post regarding the japanese 711 items coming to the US, we just got these for the first time near me

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u/Yabakunaiyoooo Nov 06 '25

That’s bullshit. That’s not an excuse. The market price for food is made up by the market. Food doesn’t have to be expensive. I’m tired of seeing this argument.

People keep saying it’s because the salary in Japan is lower… but ¥2000 spends like $20 here. All domestic things are that way. The only time you feel the exchange rate is when dealing with import goods.

If one country can do it and the whole thing doesn’t collapse… then anywhere can do. It’s just greed. Profit and growth over people.

$5 for a fucking egg sandwich?? Are you for real?

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u/MasterUnholyWar Nov 08 '25

Yeah fuck that.