I am a convenience store addict in Japan.
After living in Japan for three years, I finally understood why they call it a “convenience store”—because it truly offers convenience (not just the superficial notion of “there’s always one nearby”). It can fulfill all your daily needs: paying bills, topping up accounts, buying fruits and vegetables, cosmetics, magazines, everyday items, train tickets, movie tickets, event entry tickets, printing photos, Wi-Fi access, and even more... Japanese convenience stores truly win in the details.
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Their private label products are also of high quality
To enhance competitiveness, convenience store brands have strict management systems and standards. For example, 7-11 Japan’s 100% Arabica coffee is their own brand, and the freshly ground coffee they offer is rich and aromatic. Each cup is brewed to perfection.
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Fresh food is delivered to stores 3 to 4 times a day
The bread, onigiri (rice balls), and bento boxes at convenience stores are fresh and delicious, with prices and quality that can rival other takeout shops. Fried chicken, hot dogs, oden, and steamed buns in a wide variety of flavors are also incredibly tasty.
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Limited-edition products keep things from ever getting boring
Shopping at Japanese convenience stores is never dull—new products are launched every month, and convenience stores in different regions sell local specialties. There are also Lawson stores with specific themes, such as the 100-yen Lawson or the health-focused Natural Lawson.
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The only downside of Japanese convenience stores might be that they make you overly reliant on them.
Sofa Surfer
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