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Convenience Store vs Supermarket in Japan — Which Should You Use?

Hello everyone.If there is both a convenience store and a supermarket nearby in Japan, which one should you use?My answe...
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How Do You Line Up at Japanese Convenience Stores?Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to explain something that can sometimes...
Customer Behavior

Are Japanese People Really Polite? — A Convenience Store Worker’s Perspective

Hello everyone.People around the world often say that Japanese people are very polite.And in many situations, that is ce...
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What Is a Directly Managed Convenience Store in Japan?

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to explain something many people outside Japan probably do not know about Japanese conven...
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Convenience Store Events in Japan: Setsubun

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to explain another uniquely Japanese seasonal event from the perspective of convenience s...
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A Special Convenience Store Event in Japan: Unagi Day

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to talk about one of the biggest seasonal events at Japanese convenience stores.Japan has...
Food & Products

How to Make Japanese Cup Yakisoba (Many Foreigners Make This Mistake)

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to explain how to make Japanese cup yakisoba — because many foreign customers get confuse...
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How Do Japanese Convenience Stores Prevent Crime? (Part 1)

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to talk about security systems in Japanese convenience stores.I briefly mentioned robbery...
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Do Japanese Convenience Stores Make Money from Cigarettes?

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to talk about cigarettes in Japan.Currently, cigarettes in Japan usually cost around:👉 60...
Food & Products

The Most Popular Ice Cream Among Foreign Customers in Japan

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to introduce one of the most popular ice creams among foreign customers at Japanese conve...