Japanese convenience stores (Page 7)
The company behind beef bowl chain Sukiya and conveyor belt sushi restaurant chain Hama Sushi now have their own konbini.
Lawson throws its hat into the ring with a new fried chicken, but how does it fare against the offerings from Family Mart and 7-Eleven?
What makes the Tuna Mayonnaise Spam Musubi so popular with Japanese convenience store customers?




















Japan’s EF English Proficiency Index rank drops for 11th straight year, hits lowest ever
Chinese government’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning has heartwarming non-effect on Yokohama Chinatown
KFC Japan opens a Christmas restaurant in Tokyo…but why???
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Nintendo’s Kirby now delivering orders at Kura Sushi restaurants, but not in Japan
23 flavors, five top recommendations for the wide world of Kikkoman soy milk【Taste test】
Face-mask-themed park “Tokyo Mask Land” opens in Japan
Japan’s biggest manga magazine is raising its minimum payment rate for creators
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Japanese woman celebrates 100th birthday, boggles netizens’ minds with unusual name
Japanese train company is letting fans buy its actual ticket gates for their homes
Yoshinoya adds first-ever chain-wide ramen with new beef and pork-broth noodle hot pot meals
KFC Japan introduces a new burger 8 years in the making
New fish discovered and named “Vanderhorstia supersaiyan” for obvious reasons
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowd sizes in Nara?
Studio Ghibli stamps lift your spirits with motivational phrases from Totoro
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Shibuya’s Don Quijote?
Starbucks Japan unveils new Christmas goods and a rhinestone tumbler that costs 19,500 yen
Is Kyoto less crowded with tourists after China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning?【Photos】
Real-world Nausicaa Ghibli anime glider completes its final flight in Japan【Video】
Brand-new Pokémon park opens in Japan with larger-than-life-size Lapras【Photos】
Unique inclined elevator in Japan leads to a town that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away
Is China’s don’t-go-to-Japan warning affecting tourist crowds in Tokyo’s Asakusa neighborhood?
The 10 best day trips from downtown Tokyo【Survey】
Naturally brown-haired Osaka student sues government for forcing her to dye her hair black
Tokyo hotel lets you make your stay a Sanrio one with special My Melody and Kuromi rooms【Pics】
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s deadliest food claims more victims, but why do people keep eating it for New Year’s?
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
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】
The top 10 annoying foreign tourist behaviors on trains, as chosen by Japanese people【Survey】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
J-pop mega star Ado reveals she’s been living in the U.S., may not understand language acquisition
23 flavors, five top recommendations for the wide world of Kikkoman soy milk【Taste test】
Face-mask-themed park “Tokyo Mask Land” opens in Japan
Japan’s biggest manga magazine is raising its minimum payment rate for creators
Japan considering raising international traveler departure tax even more than previously reported
Japanese woman celebrates 100th birthday, boggles netizens’ minds with unusual name
Tokyo travel hack: How to enjoy a free sightseeing boat tour around Tokyo Bay
Japanese Youth Conference petitions government to end compulsory after-school club activities
Japanese convenience store chain has beer and sake dispensers that few people know about
What’s in a Lawson fukubukuro lucky bag?
Japanese town suing resident for being a jerk
One-of-a-kind Osaka-themed Uniqlo Shinsaibashi opens