Into konbini life—and MORE, MORE Japan.
Launching October 2026
The In-Room Izakaya: 6 Classics from the Konbini
Six izakaya favorites, a konbini crawl, and a night in—wherever you’re staying in Japan.
Into konbini life—and MORE, MORE Japan.
Launching October 2026
Ministop Offers Christmas Shortcake Supervised by Legendary Tokyo Confectionery Omiya Yogashiten
The limited-edition cake comes with a spoon and fork bearing Omiya Yogashiten’s logo and is available for pickup at Ministop stores.
Lady Gaga Takes a Shift at FamilyMart in New Recruitment Campaign
A rare Western celebrity tie-up brings global star power to Japan’s konbini recruitment drive.
Tongari Corn Gets a Hayashi Rice Flavor
A limited 30-gram bag hits 7-Eleven stores first on Sept. 28, before the new House Foods snack rolls out nationwide in October.
Seicomart Gives Its Rusk Line a Savory Turn
The Hokkaido-based konbini chain adds consommé to a snack line better known for its sweet flavors.
MUJI Stans, Don’t Miss the Finds Hiding at Lawson
If MUJI is on your Japan shopping list, don’t forget the convenience store. Lawson carries a growing lineup of MUJI items you won’t find at a regular MUJI store.
Duolingo Brings Its Konbini-Inspired DUOMART to Osaka
The language-learning app is once again bringing its brand to life with a pop-up inspired by Japanese convenience stores.
Lawson Brings Saijo Napolitan Back After Five Years
Inspired by a local pasta specialty from Ehime Prefecture, the dish returns exclusively to Lawson stores across the Chugoku and Shikoku regions.
Hello Kitty Is Coming to 7-Eleven’s Clothing Racks
7-Eleven Japan is launching a six-item Hello Kitty apparel collection, from hoodies and T-shirts to loose socks, at stores nationwide this October.
FamilyMart Offers a Taste of All 47 Prefectures
For its 45th anniversary, the convenience-store chain is turning socks and stickers into a small tour of Japan — with a different design sold in every prefecture.