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Japanese convenience store Lawson launches new “mini supermarket” chain, L Minimart

Lawson opens its first “mini supermarket” in Tokyo. Lawson is one of Japan’s big-three convenience stores (the others being 7-Eleven and Family Mart), but Lawson itself has multipl...

Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan

Japanese konbini blends into a setting that inspired Studio Ghibli. Japanese convenience stores are known for their bright lights and stand-out signage, but in a country filled wit...

Mr. Sato shares his own secret Ministop hack to help save the ailing convenience store

Hopefully, this is just a mini stop on Ministop’s road to success. The convenience store ecosystem in Japan is dominated by three apex predators: Family Mart, 7-Eleven, and Lawson....

Japanese convenience store gives away free ice cream with creative ad at Shinjuku Station

An even more convenient way to get ice cream.  Whenever someone from overseas raves about Japanese convenience stores, they’re usually talking about the big three – 7-Eleven, Famil...

Japan's FamilyMart convenience stores eye delivery cuts as oil shock hits home

7-Eleven Japan is releasing chocolate chip and whipped cream sandwiches

Japanese convenience stores are not exactly the sort of places that inspire one to a philosophy of stoic minimalism. Each and every shelf and cooler case is packed…

7-Eleven Japan now has ramen machines…but only at 41 stores

Find out how to use the machines, and more importantly, where to find them. Back in 2013, 7-Eleven Japan revolutionised the convenience store scene by equipping its stores with cof...

7-Eleven Japan now sells hot takoyaki

You never know what wonders await you when you pop into a Japanese convenience store, but this month you’ll want to make a pit stop at 7-Eleven, because that’s…

Two food hacks take Japan’s convenience store fried chicken to amazing new sandwich heights

Convenience is obviously a big part of why we find ourselves inside of Japan’s convenience stores as often as we do. But while they’re stocked with plenty of…

Don Quijote operator opens food-focused discount store near Nagoya

The operator of discount retailer chain Don Quijote on Friday opened a food-focused store near Nagoya to help households struggling with the cost of living. According to Pan…

Even at home, American shoppers are flocking to Japanese supermarkets

Aisles lined with signs written in kanji and hiragana transport shoppers doing their regular grocery shopping to Japan.

Lawson opens small supermarket in Tokyo

The supermarket, named L Minimart, aims to attract budget-conscious consumers amid rising prices.

7-Eleven Japan releases their second lineup of upsized foods from a muffin to bukkake soba

As well as a double-sized cheesecake worth fighting battles over. The world may be subject to the annoyances of shrinkflation, but over the past few years, there’s been a running t...

7-Eleven Japan releases Uji matcha smoothies… but only at select locations

Japanese convenience store chain serves up two green tea drinks for a limited time. 7-Eleven struck gold when it launched an exclusive line of smoothies at its stores around Japan...

Don Quijote owner opens discount grocer as Japan inflation bites

With food and daily necessities becoming more expensive in Japan, the company is betting fast, cheap and convenient offerings will drive traffic at stores designed for quick trips.

7-Eleven Japan adds macaroni cheese sandwiches to its convenience store food range

7-Eleven has completely revamped its sandwiches in Japan, and among them is a new, generously filled single-serve range known as the “Yokubari Sando” (“Greedy Sandwich“). This so-c...

7-Eleven Japan adds macaroni cheese sandwiches to its convenience store food range

New “one piece” sandwich looks set to be another sell-out hit for the popular chain. On “Sandwich Day” on 13 March, 7-Eleven completely revamped its sandwiches in Japan, and among...

Inkonbini: Slice-of-life, cozy gaming from Japan’s convenience stores

Inkonbini developer Dima Shen says convenience stores are like "safe rooms" from video games: familiar, friendly and always there when you need them.

Combini Tourism: The Latest Japan Travel Obsession

"Grocery tourism" is popular on TikTok. But Japan's ahead of the curve - its convenience stores are already popular tourist destinations.

7-Eleven Japan upsizes popular products like egg sando and pork ramen but how big are they really?

Getting more convenience store food for our yen is always a fun time, but this campaign is bordering on ridiculous. On 12 May, 7-Eleven Japan kicked off its its “Founding Anniversa...

Convenience stores focus on Southeast Asian customers

Japanese company hopes bento will thrive in Paris

TOKYO >> Maneki Foods Co., known for its ekisoba noodle products, opened a bento (boxed meal) shop Jan. 20 in Paris. It is the company’s first permanent store in Europe. 

Japanese company hopes bento will thrive in Paris

TOKYO >> Maneki Foods Co., known for its ekisoba noodle products, opened a bento (boxed meal) shop Jan. 20 in Paris. It is the company’s first permanent store in Europe. 

7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country

This is one of 7-Eleven Japan’s rarest sweets, but is it worth tracking down? 7-Eleven is an ubiquitous part of Japanese cityscapes, but while you’re never too far from a branch of...