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Japan Convenience Store Guide: The Best Items to Try at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and Lawson

The Big Three Chains

7-Eleven Japan has 21,000+ locations and is known for premium onigiri and desserts. FamilyMart is famous for famichiki fried chicken. Lawson excels at premium desserts with their Uchi Cafe parfait line.

Must-Try Savory Items

Onigiri rice balls (110-180 yen) with fillings like tuna mayo, salmon, and pickled plum. Famichiki fried chicken (220 yen). Nikuman steamed pork buns (150-180 yen). Egg salad sandwich (200-280 yen).

Must-Try Sweet Items

Parfaits (300-500 yen) with fruit, jelly, cream, and custard. Purin custard pudding (150-250 yen). Mochi and daifuku (100-200 yen) filled with sweet red bean paste or ice cream.

Practical Tips

7-Eleven ATMs accept most international cards. Konbini printers support smartphone printing. Hot coffee for 100-200 yen. All stores open 24 hours every day.


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