Why 7-Eleven and Other Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special NYT | Top Stories By: Kiuko Notoya 9 September 2025 at 16:21 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. © Kentaro Takahashi for The New York TimesIn Kyoto, one of nearly 22,000 7-Eleven stores across Japan.
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