FOOD
Why Japan’s Combini Can’t Beat Mister Donut
Mister Donut is facing fierce competition from the likes of 7-Eleven and Krispy Kreme. Here's why it remains Japan's top donut choice.
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SOCIETY
A 7-Eleven Manager Died After Working Six Months Without a Break
Is it time to rethink 24-hour convenience store culture in Japan? Some think so in the wake of a 38-year-old manager's suicide.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Is 7-11 Becoming Japan’s Worst Combini?
7-11 Japan say a new discount campaign is winning back customers. But many say the chain's offerings are still a raw deal.
FOOD
Would You Try 7-11’s New Hokkaido-Only Chocolate Mint Sandwich?
Delectable treat - or akin to eating toothpaste? Peppermint lovers are rejoicing as a new favorite returns to some 7-11 stores in…
FOOD
The Best Combini Protein Bars in Japan
Need a quick snack in Japan while also working on your muscle tone? Here are the best protein bars you can find…
FOOD
A Guide to High-Protein Eating at 7-Eleven Japan
Looking to pack on muscle while in Japan? Why the country's largest combini chain may just be your best nutritional ally.
LIVING IN JAPAN
Combini: Japanese Convenience Stores and Life in Modern Japan
Convenience stores ("combini") in Japan are everywhere. But what do people use them for? A look at combini and everyday life in…
TECHNOLOGY
7-11 Japan Shutters Its Cashless App After Only Four Days
What was supposed to be a huge boon for the struggling convenience store chain became a software engineer's worst nightmare. Learn about…