If you are ever wondering "Hmm, this is in Japanese; I wonder if it is appropriate for HN" about links like that please err on the side of posting more of them.

If you are ever wondering "Hmm, this is in Japanese; I wonder if it is appropriate for HN" about links like that please err on the side of posting more of them. That is one of the most interesting things I've read about business in the last several months. (Summary: a deep dive by a convenience store operator on the microeconomics of offering a particular seasonal dish in Japan, in particular vis the logistical difficulties, cost structure of the offering, and knock-on effect it has on the conveniences store's other business.)