When it comes to convenience, people in Japan have always been obsessed with making day-to-day life easy. One of their most famous ideas is a convenience store, which is essential for daily life. There are tens of thousands of convenience stores in Japan, so you can find one almost everywhere

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The interesting thing is that they are open 24 hours a day. There are attractive items as far as the eye can see. They sell food, drinks, and daily necessities. You might be bewildered about which one to buy. No matter how late you go back home, you can stop by the store and grab some food on the way.

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They sell region-limited products. Although Japan is small, but there are 46 regions and each has its own local specialties. So, many convenience stores sell them. It’s worthwhile to give them a try. You need to keep your ear to the ground so that you don’t miss any of them. Even if you stop by just for a moment, you never get bored. I’m sure you will find yourself getting excited in a jiffy.

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If you get to travel to Japan, you will definitely be hooked on convenience stores and you might pass for Japanese if you get used to going there.

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There aren't any Japanese convenience stores in London, but there are counterparts that have a similar vibe called “S Mart” in Queensway (18 Queensway, London W2 3RX) and Natural Natural in Ealing (21 Station Parade, Uxbridge Rd, London W5 3LD). If you’re intrigued, it’s worth checking out. There are a lot of things that catch your eye, so all you have to do is go with your gut feeling.