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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...
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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 ...
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...
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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

How to Tell If a Japanese Convenience Store Has Good Customer Service

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to share a very simple tip:👉 how to quickly tell whether a Japanese convenience store may...
Konbini Society

The Dark Side of Convenience Store Management in Japan — A True Story From 25 Years Ago

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to share a true story from my early days working in the Japanese convenience store indust...
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Bonus: The Hidden Reality of Japanese Convenience Store Managers’ Salaries

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to write a short bonus article to conclude my series about convenience store managers.Aft...
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What Does a Convenience Store Manager Actually Do? (Part 6 — Final) — Manager Meetings

Hello everyone.Today is the final article in my series about the work of a Japanese convenience store manager.This time,...
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What Does a Convenience Store Manager Actually Do? (Part 5) — Working With Headquarters

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to continue my series about the work of a Japanese convenience store manager.This time, I...
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What Does a Convenience Store Manager Actually Do? (Part 4) — Labor Cost and Shift Management

Hello everyone.Today, I’d like to continue my series about the work of a Japanese convenience store manager.This time, I...