Convenience Store Guide for Foreigners in Japan (2025)
Japanese convenience stores (konbini) are unlike anything in most other countries. Open 24/7, they handle banking, bills, printing, food, medicine, and more. If you’re new to Japan, this guide will save you a lot of time. The Big Three Store Notable For 7-Eleven (セブンイレブン) Best food quality, ATM (accepts foreign cards) Lawson (ローソン) Best snacks, Loppi terminal for tickets FamilyMart (ファミリーマート) Good selection, Famiport terminal There are also Ministop, Daily Yamazaki, and others, but 7-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart are everywhere. ...