Life Hatagaya Shop — Supermarket in Sasazuka, Tokyo

Life Hatagaya Shop on Hatagaya's 2 Chome-17-1 greets visitors with stacks of fresh produce near the entrance, offering a wide selection for daily needs.

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Everyday Convenience in Hatagaya

Life Hatagaya Shop, located on Hatagaya's 2 Chome-17-1, provides a broad selection of daily groceries and prepared foods, making it a convenient stop for both residents and travelers. Its extended operating hours until midnight every day offer flexibility for late arrivals or those needing a quick evening purchase, ensuring essentials are always available.

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Verified September 2026 · 4 independent sources

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Your Daily Stop in Hatagaya

Life Hatagaya Shop is a branch of the popular Life supermarket chain, serving the Hatagaya neighborhood with a focus on everyday essentials. Unlike smaller convenience stores, this location provides a more extensive range of fresh produce, pantry staples, and household goods, catering to a full shopping basket.

Travelers will find a good array of local and imported items, from fresh fruits and vegetables to a dedicated section for baked goods. The store maintains a reputation for the freshness of its perishable items, making it a reliable spot for ingredients if you are preparing your own meals.

With doors open until midnight, it is a practical choice for those arriving late in the area or needing provisions after other shops have closed. This flexibility is particularly helpful for picking up a late dinner, snacks, or drinks.

What to look for

Fresh Produce Selection

The entrance area often features seasonal fruits and vegetables, making it easy to pick up fresh ingredients for any meal.

Late Night Shopping

Operating until midnight, the store provides a dependable option for groceries and essentials long after many other shops have closed.

Wide Range of Daily Essentials

From pantry staples to household items, the shelves are stocked with a comprehensive assortment for everyday living.

The pick list

What to bring home

  1. Prepared Foods Counter

    The prepared foods counter offers a wide selection, including various bento boxes and flavorful Wagyu Menchi-katsu.

  2. Sashimi

    Visitors can find beautifully presented and delicious sashimi.

Who is this for

Weekly shop cooks will find a solid foundation of ingredients for home cooking. Jetlagged arrivals can rely on its late hours for snacks and drinks. Picnic planners can assemble a meal with ease from its varied offerings.

For those seeking premium ingredients or specialty prepared foods, Queen's Isetan Sasazuka offers a more upscale selection.

The verdict

This store is reliable rather than specializing in niche or gourmet items, but that dependability and broad selection are exactly what make it a practical stop for everyday needs in Hatagaya.

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