convenience stores (Page 4)

Arrest proves a common Japanese saying about apologies and police

“I’m sorry” doesn’t cancel out “I’ll kill you.”

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Coordinating a whole outfit with nothing but clothes from Japanese convenience store Family Mart

How far has combining fashion come since our last investigation?

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Japanese convenience store packs a whole bento into an onigiri rice ball

Bento ingredients taste different when they’re eaten with one hand.

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Collaboration brings Baskin Robbins macarons to Family Marts across Japan

Did your favorite flavor make the cut?

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Should you warm up your convenience store onigiri rice balls in the microwave?【Taste test】

Japan’ s convenience stores often recommend warming up their rice balls, but is it worth the extra hassle?

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7-Eleven Japan teams up with two different curry restaurants for one curry dish

Putting two different restaurants’ foods side by side it a really innovative idea.

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7-Eleven opens “next generation” SIP convenience store in Japan

An even more convenient way to shop, with surprising brands inside.

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Japanese convenience store’s Spicy Tuna rice balls might not be what foreigners or locals expect

But they might like them anyway.

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Japanese convenience store chain now sells Sakura Lattes!

A konbini way to hanami.

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Japanese ramen chain elevates convenience store food with new microwaveable noodles【Taste test】

Over a year in the making, these noodles bring the taste of Japan’s most popular ramen chain into your kitchen.

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A sad Oden Day in Japan as stores seem to be steadily stopping self-service pots

Where has all the oden gone? Long time passing…

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Japan’s Cat Day comes to Family Mart convenience stores with huge line of feline-fun sweets, drinks

Family Mart becomes “Family Nya-rt.”

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7-Eleven’s edible cat paw proves Japanese convenience store sweets are on a whole other level

New limited-edition  “meow parfait” captures the look and texture of a kitten paw for Cat Day.

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Funny signs in Japan: 7-Eleven enters the ring with a humorous notice for drivers

A clever way to draw attention to an off-the-beaten-path Japanese convenience store location. 

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Let’s try all the melon bread types sold by Japanese convenience store Family Mart【Taste test】

One of Japan’s favorite simple sweet treats has more variety than you might expect.

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Which Japanese convenience store has the best onsen tamago hot spring eggs?

We put 7-Eleven, Family Mart and Lawson to the test in this battle between runny eggs. 

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Japanese convenience store Lawson brings back 47-percent product-sizes increases, no extra charge

It’s convenient relief.

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Which Japanese convenience store has the best lucky sushi roll? Unclear results show clear winner

It’s 7-Eleven versus Family Mart versus Lawson in this ehomaki taste test showdown.

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Junior high principal in Hyogo fired for stealing seven half cups of coffee

One sip over the line, sweet Jesus. One sip over the line…

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7-Eleven Japan’s new microwaves know how long your bento should be warmed up, even if you don’t

Video shows clever new system in action.

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