M Pocket is a small specialty grocery store located in downtown Kutchan that serves many restaurants in the Niseko region and is also open to the public. The store specializes in a select range of international foods including Mexican, Thai, Indian and American products. M Pocket stocks a great range of international wine, champagne, whisky and beer. It also specializes in bulk-sized products such as meats, seafood, snacks and breakfast cereals. There is even a dedicated section for local natural products. I saved quite a bit of money shopping at M Pocket over the past couple of years thanks to their bulk sizes and discounted prices and those spending an extended period of time in the region can do so as well. The store is open 09:00 ~ 21:00 daily and is a seven minute walk from Kutchan Station.
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M Pocket
A Specialty Grocery Store in Kutchan
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![M Pocket is in downtain Kutchan, a seven minute walk from Kutchan Station](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40804/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40804.jpg)
M Pocket is in downtain Kutchan, a seven minute walk from Kutchan Station
![A range of Mexican, Thai, Indian and American foods are sold at M Pocket](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40803/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40803.jpg)
A range of Mexican, Thai, Indian and American foods are sold at M Pocket
![M Pocket stocks a great range of local whisky, some of which has won the worlds best whisky awards](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40793/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40793.jpg)
M Pocket stocks a great range of local whisky, some of which has won the worlds best whisky awards
![Although M Pocket is quite a small store, you're likely to find products that aren't on the shelf of larger grocery stores](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40801/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40801.jpg)
Although M Pocket is quite a small store, you're likely to find products that aren't on the shelf of larger grocery stores
![There is an impressive range of international whisky with most of the worlds leading brands for sale at M Pocket](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40794/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40794.jpg)
There is an impressive range of international whisky with most of the worlds leading brands for sale at M Pocket
![An impressive range of international wines for those who like to enjoy their favorite whilst on holiday](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40795/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40795.jpg)
An impressive range of international wines for those who like to enjoy their favorite whilst on holiday
![M Pocket also stocks a huge range of sake, including many of Japan's leading brands](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40796/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40796.jpg)
M Pocket also stocks a huge range of sake, including many of Japan's leading brands
![Believe it or not, but champagne is quite hard to find in Niseko, M Pocket stocks a great range of world brands](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40797/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40797.jpg)
Believe it or not, but champagne is quite hard to find in Niseko, M Pocket stocks a great range of world brands
![M Pocket supplies many of the regions restaurants. Bulk sized goods are available to the public also](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40798/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40798.jpg)
M Pocket supplies many of the regions restaurants. Bulk sized goods are available to the public also
![The Natural Foods corner features local foods and snacks if you're after a healthy alternative](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40799/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40799.jpg)
The Natural Foods corner features local foods and snacks if you're after a healthy alternative
![A nice selection of world beers, most of which you won't find anywhere else in town](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40800/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40800.jpg)
A nice selection of world beers, most of which you won't find anywhere else in town
![Bulk beer at slightly cheaper prices compared to competitors](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/6018-40802/1000/hokkaido-m-pocket-40802.jpg)
Bulk beer at slightly cheaper prices compared to competitors
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M Pocket came in really handy last night when we had a "World Food" party/dinner. We had Indian & Thai curries, Buritos & American Ribs!
Michael Flemming
11 years ago
I would be great to run into these stores while traveling abroad. Some of the brands and products that I take for granted are now sorely missed. I would pay a bit more at a specialty shop, but some of those prices are rock bottom regardless of location.
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