The convenience stores (konbini) in Japan are much better than the ones in the US. They are cleaner, they have tasty prepared food, and a nice seating area, sometimes on a second floor. The main chains are Lawsons, 7-Eleven, and Family Mart. Here's a seven minute look inside a Family Mart.
Tour of a Japanese convenience store
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