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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...
Working at Konbini

The Strangest Convenience Store Workers I’ve Ever Met in Japan

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to share a couple of stories about some of the most unusual convenience store workers I'v...
Customer Behavior

Can You Return Items at Japanese Convenience Stores?

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to answer a question that many visitors to Japan may have:Can you return something you bo...
Store Operations

Why Don’t Japanese Convenience Stores Sell Medicine?

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to explain something that often surprises visitors to Japan.Many people expect convenienc...
Store Operations

When a Product Becomes Too Popular in Japan

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to talk about something that may surprise visitors to Japan.Have you ever seen a snack, d...
Food & Products

What Are Tsukimi Dango?

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to introduce a traditional Japanese rice dumpling called tsukimi dango, a seasonal treat ...
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...