I’ve written this post to assist friends and family when at a convenience store and are buying milk in Japan.
I hope that you find this dairy and non-dairy mini-guide helpful!
MILK & JUICE
FULL CREAM = WHOLE MILK
If you are searching for soy milk you will see a few options in convenience stores but best to go to the supermarket for the full range. Same goes for Oat Milk and Almond Milk.
Here is some more information on finding ALMOND MILK in Japan.
LACTOSE FREE MILK in Japan
Oh and yes, it is possible to get lactose free and other types of milks – however- for a bigger range- it is best to head to a supermarket.
For other options again in Japan, I recommend looking National Azabu. This international supermarket is located in Hiroo, Tokyo (you can visit in person). You can also order online and have them deliver groceries to you if you are staying in Minato-ku (aka the Minato ward, Tokyo) OR you can have these items delivered anywhere in Japan using the Yamato delivery service (price is from 1200 yen per box of food delivered.) National Azabu in Tokyo stocks almond milk, oat milk, walnut milk, soy milk as well as pistachio milk.
If you like tips and instructional / translation style posts, I think you will also like my post on convenience stores and vending machines in Japan.
If you’re looking for more supermarket tips for Japan other than just buying milk, I think you’ll like my post on things that will surprise you first time you visit a Japanese supermarket.
