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Four stores in Tokyo recently started selling the soft serve in three flavors with little to no fanfare. Read More
![7-Eleven Japan now has Milk Miso Curry Ramen, but is that too much for one cup? [Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/10/2_f8811f.jpg?w=640 "7-Eleven Japan now has Milk Miso Curry Ramen, but is that too much for one cup? [Taste test]")
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![Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/2_d0295d.jpg?w=640 "Lady Gaga and Family Mart team up for a Japanese convenience store work video [Video]")
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![New Japanese convenience store rice balls taste like instant noodles [Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/0_c8e809.jpg?w=640 "New Japanese convenience store rice balls taste like instant noodles [Taste test]")
What looks like an anime convenience store is actually a heartwarming way to serve the local community.
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