Shopping in Japan– category –

Japan boasts a very high standard of living, which makes it one of the most expensive countries in the world to reside in. This is due to its highly competitive market and its position as an economic powerhouse, even though the economy h...

If 7-11 is the king of convenience stores, then Lawson is a strong contender for the throne. As the second-largest convenience store chain in Japan, Lawson can be found in every prefecture and even boasts a popular 100 yen store subsidia...

In this writer's opinion, convenience store, or "konbini", have become an iconic symbol of modern Japan, even more so than anime or robots. Their ubiquity in Japanese society is comparable to that of Wal-Marts in America. Services Beyond...