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Are they joking or is it really so common to spend nights at the office that convenience stores actually sell underwear?!
by snowman56789 3y ago
Are they joking or is it really so common to spend nights at the office that convenience stores actually sell underwear?!
- deleted 3y ago[deleted]
- kizunajp 3y agoThings are slowly changing now but pulling an all-nighter in the office is fairly common and used to be a mark (scar?) of achievement and loyalty to the company.
- sacnoradhq 3y agoI don't think Japanese companies keep workers around anymore than American ones, so the "hero" masochism signaling is misplaced.
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- tumult 3y agoThey do sell underwear and other essentials. There are lots of reasons people might need them, not just all-nighters at offices. Especially since lots of convenience stores aren't near office buildings.
- jakeinspace 3y agoPeople also get blackout drunk on the street fairly often (at least, in certain areas like Shinjuku for example). That sort of thing can lead to a need for a quick replacement pair…
- Cloudef 3y agoyes
- Shank 3y agoThey do! I accidentally went on a side trip while in Japan and forgot to pack enough shirts and underwear. No problem, with 7-11 nearby!
- jaipilot747 3y agoI'm sure it gets the job done but how was the quality?
- zztop44 3y agoPretty good. I wouldn’t buy clothes from there by choice regularly but it’s definitely not disposable level quality. Maybe about on par with Uniqlo for basics?
- golemiprague 3y ago[dead]
- shocks 3y agoFamily Marts have a shelf of individually packed socks/underwear/T-shirts/leggings etc in many styles and colours. Cheap and good quality too. Ran out of socks a few times when I was there. Top up was a 10s walk from the hotel. :)
- sacnoradhq 3y agoJapan has an unhealthy workaholic culture similar to America. It's worth noting that in Japan, there are also vending machines that sell used women's underwear.
- pezezin 3y agoIt's also worth noting that those vending machines are only located in sex shops.
- glandium 3y ago> there are also vending machines that sell used women's underwear. While the plural is technically true, it is a little disingenuous. There are very few, probably not enough to overflow the fingers of both hands (or even, maybe one hand) in the entirety of Japan.
- wrp 3y agoNot joking at all. There are even vending machines to sell you a fresh pair of briefs and a change of tie. I've seen them in Tokyo around major train stations and hotel districts.
- anuraaga 3y agoUnderwear is indeed sold but the reason being spending nights at the office is probably mostly joking, hours can get long but not Elon long. The underwear is for all the "Spend the night at xxx" situations you can probably imagine anywhere in the world (pun intended).
- bemmu 3y agoYou don’t even need a special situation. If I’m at the convini for food, but also happen to need socks/shirt/underwear, and it’s right there, why make a separate trip somewhere else to buy it?
- phreack 3y agoSomething as simple as getting caught in rain and needing an emergency change of wet socks meant these convienence stores were lifesaving. Truly something worth emulating in other countries.
- reverendjames 3y agoI never needed to buy a pair of convenience store underwear. But it's comforting to know that it's an option.