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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...
Working at Konbini

How Much Japanese Does a Convenience Store Employee Need?

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to share my thoughts on how much Japanese ability foreign employees actually need to work...
Working at Konbini

The Reality of Part-Time Jobs for International Students in Japan

Hello everyone.Today, I'd like to talk about the reality of working part-time as an international student in Japan.Many ...
Customer Behavior

Common Problems Tourists Face at Japanese Convenience Stores — And How to Solve Them

IntroductionHello everyone.Japanese convenience stores are:👉 convenient👉 safe👉 clean👉 everywhereFor many foreign visitor...
Store Operations

How Japanese Convenience Stores Actually Work — Behind the Counter

IntroductionJapanese convenience stores often surprise foreign visitors.People say things like:👉 “Why is everything so f...
Working at Konbini

What Does a Japanese Convenience Store Manager Actually Do? (Complete Insider Guide)

IntroductionWhen people imagine a convenience store manager in Japan, they often think:👉 “Someone who manages the cash r...
Customer Behavior

What to Eat at Japanese Convenience Stores (Complete Food Guide for Tourists)

IntroductionJapanese convenience stores are famous for one thing:👉 surprisingly good food.Many first-time visitors expec...