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7-11 in Japan is a way of life. I've been to an American 7-11 once or twice in my life. (I didn't want to go back.) In Japan, I went at least once daily - som
by philip1209 2y ago
7-11 in Japan is a way of life.
I've been to an American 7-11 once or twice in my life. (I didn't want to go back.)
In Japan, I went at least once daily - sometimes twice per day. They almost function the role of a NYC bodega, but with more and fresher food options. In addition, they often have a stack of microwaves run by the staff, allowing for inexpensive, fresh, and warm meals.
- Graziano_M 2y agoWhen I was there last I had an egg salad sandwich almost every day.
- shermantanktop 2y agoTamago sando! The hot dog bun version is a little odd to me.
- catchnear4321 2y agothe hot dog bun is a perfect carb vessel for “salad”-like fillings. unlike traditional bread slices, the hot dog bun has fewer open sides, and acts more like a cup to hold the contents. though it may look a bit odd, it truly is peak salad sandwich performance.
- owyn 2y agoI just want those ham and cucumber sandwiches in the US. That's the first thing I get whenever I land in Japan.
- Loughla 2y ago7-11 here in the States tends to be a great place to get stabbed and/or purchase illegal drugs, in my experience.
- throwup238 2y agoHere their parking lots are used to stage large illegal street racing competitions.
- le-mark 2y ago7-11 used to have really great fresh brewed coffee. It been about 10 years since I moved and no longer go there. But it used to be the best gas station coffee around imo.
- xianshou 2y ago7-11, Family Mart, and Lawson are the holy trinity of konbini (convenience stores)
- wesapien 2y agoI stayed in Japan for two months and some days I don't feel like sitting down for food. I go to a a grocery store (or supermarket) and grab food there to take home. If there's none along the way, I go for konbini.
- michaelbuckbee 2y agoIs the US equivalent of 7-11 something more like WaWa?
- analog31 2y agoIt could be something regional. For instance Wisconsin has Quik Trip gas stations, which tend to have fairly large convenience stores, some with fresh groceries.
- nosrepa 2y agoWisconsin has Kwik Trip locations, quick trip is a different store.
- matthewdgreen 2y agoWawa is like 7-11 revamped to have a Michelin star.
- chalcolithic 2y ago>they often have a stack of microwaves you mean sometimes they don't? and in some countries they never have them?
- wodenokoto 2y agoThe franchisee of 7-11 in Japan was so successful they eventually bought the mother company from the American owners and now 7-11 is a Japanese company.