An even more convenient way to get ice cream. Whenever someone from overseas raves about Japanese convenience stores, they’re usually talking about the big three – 7-Eleven, Family Mart, and Lawson. ▼ However, there’s another well-known chain that’s often overlooked: Ministop. Despite being well-known, Ministop reported a net loss of 5.6 billion yen (US$35 million) for the fiscal year ending February 2026, its third consecutive year in the red.…
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