The 7-Eleven logo is displayed on a sign outside of a convenience store in Torrance, California on October 14, 2024. Photo: Getty Images Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and ...
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters. By Kiuko Notoya Reporting from Tokyo ...