Convenient store worker commemorates her first time getting yelled at with death glare self-portrait
“A self-portrait I drew the day after the first time I was yelled at by a customer at my convenience store part time job.” CateShimizu…
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“Almost twenty!” 290,000 people laughed at what happened at this convenience store
Turning twenty is a big deal in Japan. The age marks the transition from childhood to adulthood and is celebrated with a coming-of-age ceremony hosted…
Lawson offers new delivery for popular Karaage-kun and other goods for 50% off in price
One of the prized hot food treats of Japanese convenience store Lawson is Karaage-kun–fried chicken nuggets that come in a variety of flavors (including ramen…
They only come out at night: peculiar customers who come to a convenience store [manga]
In Japan, there are about a million convenience stores in every major urban center. These places of business don’t offer gasoline, but numerous snacks and…
7-11 Japan’s new Italian Pudding is a mouthwatering delight
Japanese convenience store pastries are popular and known to be high quality with a wide selection these days. Many consumers purchase these desserts to enjoy…
Green tea infused with little-known Japanese fruit is Lipton’s new convenience store summer beverage
If you’re a tea fan, the chilled section of a Japanese convenience store can be a surprising paradise, filled with wondrous cold tea options. This…
Chicken nuggets with Kiri cream cheese centers now at MINISTOP convenience stores
If you’re mostly staying at home these days in Japan, apart from the occasional trip to the store to stock up on food and supplies,…
7-Eleven part-timer’s co-workers celebrated graduation in grand style
Twitter user Tappu (@ing_tapp) was walking past his local 7-Eleven where he couldn’t help but notice a large wreath posted outside of the convenience store….
Mysterious Japanese convenience store “ruins” could be a Studio Ghibli castle
Anyone who has spent time in Japan will tell you that outside of the multitude of services available at them, convenience stores live up to…
We Visit Tokyo’s New Vegan Convenience Store to Vedge Out on Vegan Goodness
Vegans visiting or living in Japan will tell you that mealtimes can pretty tricky! Japanese food almost always contains traces of meat, dairy, eggs, and…
Man Arrested For Pouring 150 Yen Cafe Latte Into 100 Yen Coffee Cup At Japanese 7-11
The difference between a regular cup of coffee and a cafe latte at 7-11 in Japan is 50 yen. And in one recent case at…
Japanese Man Very Politely Asks Permission To Rob Convenience Store, Arrested For “Attempted Robbery”
Travelers to Japan often return home with stories about the various measures of kindness and hospitality they encountered in surprising ways, but there might be…
Natto Flavour Potato Chips Could Be Japan’s Most Controversial Snack
First, allow me to begin this article by suspending any pretense of objectivity. Natto is the worst thing ever. An assault on all five senses,…
Is Instant Ramen on Ice Cream a Match Made in Heaven?
It certain select venues in Japan, you can order a scoop of ice cream floating in your bowl of ramen. A stunning culinary twist so…
Japanese Convenience Store Finds: Mixed Up Snack Mayhem
We’re back for the third round of our Japanese convenience store roundup, where we find bizarre and unusual snacks, candy and drinks in the aisles…