THE JAPANESE KONBINI
TOKYO - Of all of Japan’s many contributions, the ubiquitous and wonderful Japanese convenience store (the konbini) has got to be one of the best. Known by various names – am pm, 7-Eleven, Lawsons, Family Mart – Japanese konbinis, set the standard for convenience stores everywhere. Whether it’s magazines for every occasion; a huge selection of snacks; the latest movies/video games/music CDs; bill-pay systems; concert tickets; ATM banking; socks and underwear; you name it, they’ve got. Turnover is high so the food is fresh and there’s always a constant stream of fun, new products to keep you coming back, again and again. Like a mini shopping mall. Feel free to browse. Located on every block; open 24/7. (Konbini photo by missagassi)
The ‘little thing’ that makes the konbini worthwhile: anything you need, whenever you need it.
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Author: Gary Fong
