Why Combini May Become a Tourist Luxury in Japan - Unseen Japan

Why Combini May Become a Tourist Luxury in Japan - Unseen Japan

Combinis have been a staple in the everyday lives of ordinary Japanese people as drop-and-stop spots for cheap, fast, and filling food. But now, that norm might be ending. Japanese locals face sticker shock at prices they’ve never seen before, but foreign tourists still marvel at what combini offer for the money. The rising cost of existing Scroll through social media, and you’ll find countless memes from tourists lamenting the loss of their bel…