Japanese tourists have something of a reputation for taking photos of mundane things such as food in a restaurant or grocery store.
Japan is a unique country. If you compare a Japanese grocery store with one in Honolulu or Paris — there are vast differences. So Japanese people find foreign grocery stores interesting enough to snap a few photos.
It's Contagious
Foreigners who live in Japan for a long time may find themselves snapping photos at the grocery store in their home country.
The Opposite
It's very common to see foreign visitors to Japan snapping photos at a Japanese restaurant or grocery store.
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