2026-07

Store Operations

A Rare Sight at Japanese Convenience Stores (Part 2): Is the Store Closed for Good?

Hello everyone.Welcome to Part 2 of my "Rare Things You Might See at Japanese Convenience Stores" series.Have you ever s...
Store Operations

A Rare Sight at Japanese Convenience Stores (Part 1): Why Are People Counting Every Item?

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to talk about something unusual that you might see inside a Japanese convenience store.Ha...
Food & Products

Unsweetened Yogurt in Japanese Convenience Stores

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to talk about yogurt in Japan.What comes to mind when you think of Japanese yogurt?One qu...
Store Operations

Why Was I Charged More Than the Price Tag in Japan?

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to explain something that often confuses visitors to Japan.Have you ever bought something...
Food & Products

Advice for Vegan Visitors Using Japanese Convenience Stores

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to offer some advice for vegan visitors who plan to use convenience stores in Japan.From ...
Food & Products

The Green Tea at Japanese Convenience Stores Is Not Matcha

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to clear up a common misunderstanding about Japanese tea.Many visitors come to Japan hopi...
Customer Behavior

Please Don’t Show Large Amounts of Cash in Public

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to share one piece of advice for visitors to Japan.Japan is known as one of the safest co...