convenience store (Page 5)
Is this 7-Eleven just being run by a loose cannon, or is it a sign of bigger problems ahead?
It’s up to you whether you want to count this new beverage product as a drink or as a dessert.
Animal’s mysterious actions make staff wonder if it was their manager returning in feline form to say one final goodbye…
Customers who were curious about the smiling foreign workers ringing up their order at this local konbini can now learn a little bit about what they have in common.
Easing of uniform rules is a welcome change for heroic rescuers who put their lives on the line.
Our reporter shares which version of this classic style of bento (all for 430 yen/US$3.83 or under) overwhelmingly stole his heart and stomach.
These star employees deserve special recognition for their organizational skills, creativity, and in some cases, downright wackiness.
Our Japanese language reporter bites off a hefty chunk of the convenience store’s take on Mexican-Korean cuisine so we can bring you a spicy review.




















Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan
Japanese trains in Sapporo might be better than those in Tokyo, thanks to one special feature
Downtown Tokyo’s meaty monster Kaibutsu ramen will challenge your stomach, thrill your taste buds
Tiny house by Muji finally goes on sale in Japan
Why is Yoshinoya called Yoshinoya?
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
Japanese schoolgirls’ hemlines are still up, but socklines are way down
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Play with fire at an old-fashioned “irori” hearth restaurant
Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa
Mt. Fuji decorated with a 500,000-flower pink carpet is Japan’s ultimate spring view
Pokémon and Ikea Japan cross over into each other’s worlds with collaboration events
Starbucks Japan closing only Shinkansen platform branch for popularity-triggered renovations
You can assemble a well-balanced team of Pokémon, them eat them, thanks to Japanese cake chain
30 Pikachus want to share a Tokyo hotel room with you that has separate Grass, Water, Fire spaces
Man bites woman at cherry blossom park in Japan, dies shortly after
7-Eleven Japan’s new baked-in-store sweet treat is only available in three parts of the country
Peanuts and Coke becomes a viral hit in Japan, but is it a trend worth joining?
Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
The best Japanese cosplayers from Day 4 of Winter Comiket 2019【Photos】
Japanese schoolgirls’ hemlines are still up, but socklines are way down
Are Japanese convenience store sandwiches scamming us with their fillings?
Japan Extreme Budget Travel! A trip from Tokyo to Izumo for just 30,000 yen [Part 2]
Play with fire at an old-fashioned “irori” hearth restaurant
Expo 2025 mascot Myaku-Myaku to release tastefully erotic photo book
Drink vending machines disappearing in Japan as number drops to lowest in 30 years
Did Mr. Sato just discover Japan’s longest bread?
Japanese active coast guard demonstrates how dangerous it is to fall into a reservoir pond【Video】
Japanese drugstore sells onigiri at pre-stupid era prices, but how do they compare to 7-Eleven?