About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. One morning, as a regular was picking up his usual groceries, he heard an unexpected announcement over the store’s loud speaker: ‘Attention please! Our special today—unagi donburi served by Mr. Maruichi himself!’ Curious, our regular decided to stay for lunch. To his surprise, Mr. Maruichi turned out to be a cheerful old man who insisted on making each dish with love. Afterward, while packing up, he found a small envelope containing a handwritten note saying, 'Enjoy your meal! Come again soon.' The neighborhood supermarket became known for its heartfelt service and delicious unagi donburi.
2. In the early hours of one foggy morning, a delivery driver pulled up to Maruichi with a heavy box under his arm. As he unlocked the door, he noticed something odd—all the lights were on, but no one seemed to be around. He cautiously approached the shelves, thinking maybe someone was hiding in the back. Suddenly, an old package of miso soup fell off the shelf and landed right on his head. Startled, he looked around, only to see a sleepy-looking cat lazily walking away. ‘Another quiet night at Maruichi,’ he muttered, rubbing his head and smiling.
3. In the dead of night, when the streets around Maruichi were quiet and sleepy, a neighbor noticed something odd. A soft humming sound seemed to come from inside the deli's closed doors. Curious, the neighbor approached cautiously. The humming grew louder until it turned out to be nothing more than an old refrigerator in the back, humming contentedly after its daily nap. The next morning, a delivery driver found a note on his truck: ‘Dear Delivery Guy, your fridge missed you last night.’
4. In the middle of the night, a delivery driver pulled up to Maruichi with a full truckload of fresh sushi. As he unlocked the door, he noticed a shadowy figure standing in front of the refrigerated cases. The shadowy figure turned out to be an old man from the neighboring apartment building, who whispered, ‘I heard your sushi is simply divine—could I please have one little piece?’ The delivery driver smiled and said, ‘Of course, sir!’ They shared a laugh as he cut off a tiny bite-sized piece for his unexpected guest.