Prepared foods and bento
Depachika floors are lined with prepared dishes and bento boxes from well-known shops, sold both by weight and pre-packed. Many counters let you buy in small quantities.
Wagashi as a gift, and how long it keeps
Gift-boxed Japanese sweets (wagashi) usually list how long they keep, on the box or an insert. It helps to match your choice to how long you'll be carrying it and when the recipient will eat it — fresh sweets (namagashi) often keep for a day or a few days, while baked sweets tend to last longer, though this varies by item, so it's worth checking at the counter.
Sampling
Some wagashi and prepared-food counters offer samples. As in supermarkets, it's fine to try a bite, but taking more than a taste is generally frowned on.
Discounts before closing
Prepared foods and bento are sometimes discounted as closing time approaches. The timing varies by store and day, and there's no guarantee your target item will still be there.
Cold packs and wrapping
If you'll be carrying food for a while before eating it, staff can often add an ice pack or a cooler bag on request — worth mentioning at the register, especially for sashimi or fresh sweets.
Finding your way around the floor
Depachika aisles can get narrow and crowded. Following the signage for luggage lockers near the entrance or stroller routes usually makes moving around easier.
Related foods
If wagashi's shelf life interests you, see "Nerimono" and "Tsukemono," or browse non-confection souvenirs for other gift ideas.