TRAVEL
British Tourist in Hokkaido Arrested After Failing to Pay for Plastic Bag
A British man has found himself in a whole lot of trouble over his refusal to pay a measly three yen for…
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FOOD
Lawson’s “Transparent Flan” Is Japan Konbini’s Latest Fun Offering
It's a dessert you can literally see through. Lawson tries to keep its lucky marketing streak going with its latest oddity.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Is 7-11 Becoming Japan’s Worst Konbini?
7-11 Japan say a new discount campaign is winning back customers. But many say the chain's offerings are still a raw deal.
TECHNOLOGY
Japanese Konbini Uses Overseas-Operated Avatars for Night Shifts
How do you keep konbini in Japan operating 24 hours a day during a labor shortage? Lawson thinks it has the answer.
FOOD
Family Mart Says Cute “Save Me!” Onigiri Mascot Reduced Food Loss
Konbini chain Family Mart wanted to reduce food loss in its stores. So it did the most Japan thing ever: it created…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
FamilyMart Will Give Over 10K Famichiki Away as School Lunches
Deck the school halls with Famichiki? FamilyMart is making headlines today with its announcement of a very Japanese Christmas-themed giveaway, as it…
FOOD
Would You Drink Mayonnaise? Japan Reacts to Lawson’s New Product
You may love mayonnaise. But would you DRINK mayonnaise? The verdict is in as Japanese users have been trying Lawson's new "drinkable…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Port Store: When a Japanese Konbini Isn’t a Konbini
Ever seen a konbini in Tokyo that looks sorta...fake? Congratulations - you've found a port store. Here's why some Lawson and Family…