Store Operations When a Part-Time Worker Becomes More Powerful Than the Store Manager — Part 1
Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to talk about something that may sound a little shocking:What happens when a part-time wo...
2026-09
Store Operations 
Food & Products Dango, Daifuku, and Manju: What’s the Difference?
Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to introduce three popular traditional Japanese sweets: dango, daifuku, and manju.If you'...
Konbini Society What Are Ochugen and Oseibo? Japan’s Traditional Gift-Giving Customs
Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to introduce two traditional Japanese gift-giving customs: ochugen and oseibo.If you visi...
Food & Products 7-Eleven’s Next Challenge: Can a Tea Machine Become the Next Convenience Store Coffee?
Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to talk about 7-Eleven and its long history of trying new things.In Japan, we often talk ...
Food & Products Is It Really “No Meat”? Vegan, Halal, and Dietary Restrictions at Japanese Convenience Stores
Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to talk about something I'm often asked by international customers at Japanese convenienc...
Working at Konbini Who Gets Hired at a Japanese Convenience Store? 4 Types of Hiring Managers
Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to talk about how part-time staff are hired at Japanese convenience stores.At most conven...
Store Operations Strange People I Met at Japanese Convenience Stores – Part 2
Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to share Part 2 of my series about some of the most unforgettable people I've met while w...