According to Nigo, convenience stores – known as konbini in Japan – "best embody Japan's unique lifestyle and culture.". In a statement, he lauded FamilyMart's respect for creativity and a ...

Conbini have been a staple of Japanese life for a few decades — they proliferated in the ’70s when Japan’s densely populated cities made them viable, and a culture of long, late work hours ...

Convenience stores, often referred to as konbini in Japan, have increasingly become a must-visit for tourists, offering a wide range of foods often heralded as higher quality than those found in ...