Have you ever visited Japan? When you walk around, you will find convenience store everywhere. It is same as other countries, but they have several surprising features inside! This time we introduce 3 surprising features Japanese convenience store has. Welcome to the world of Japanese hospitality!
Onigiri Rice ball
Have ever tried Japanese rice ball “Onigiri” in Japan? If not, please visit convenience store. It is not only one place has it, but the quality is amazingly high. Taste is so good, but the secret is, their freshness.
Actually, these rice ball are covered by plastic film, and another film separates rice from seaweed. It prevents seaweed catch moisture from rice, and helps to keep seaweeds crispy. Once you try, you will be addicted by their taste!
Clean toilet
Most Japanese convenience stores have toilet, it is good thing for us, but not so special since stores in abroad also have sometimes. However, look at the picture. It is genuine convenience store toilet, and you see that cleanses! Not only toilet in stores, but also stations, public toilets are well cleaned. Actually, in Japan, many people think that the toilet is the first place show the place’s dignity. So we have been learning that way of think since our childhood. Anyway, please check their toilet if you have chance. You will find Japanese tradition!
Micro Wave
Were you surprised? Actually, almost all convenience stores have microwaves! Convenience stores have the way of think that they should give customers foods which ready to eat with appropriate temperatures! So they are making a lot of efforts to make customers happy and satisfied. Additionally, you may be surprised by abundance of dishes. They always have many kinds of onigiri rice balls, lunch box and snacks like fried chicken. If you have chance to visit there, please try them. Don’t forget to tell a clerk to use microwave!
Were you surprised? Japanese people have there own way to think about “hospitality”. It is kind of usual for Japanese, but sometimes it is special for people from abroad. When you come to Japan, please visit convenience store, buy some foods and check around. You may find another special feature of Japanese convenience store!
Written by
NAO Takahashi
Chief Writing Officer
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