Japan’s convenience stores, known locally as konbini, are famous for offering a surprising variety of high quality meals, snacks, and drinks available at any time of the day. In this food and travel ...

Join me on a 24-hour challenge to discover the best convenience store in Tokyo, Japan, featuring 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart. Explore a variety of unique foods available at these stores, ...

Buffeted by lockdowns, labor shortages, supply chain problems and escalating costs, the past five years have not been particularly kind to major fast-food brands. Many of the quick-service restaurant ...

Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters. By Kiuko Notoya Reporting from Tokyo ...