Behind Convenience Stores As Teachers
By Dave McCaughan
Imagine eating at the same kitchen 10 or more times a week for 15 years and every day there are new dishes, new drinks, and new snacks. That is a Japanese Convenience Store. For the average salaryman in his 30s, the convenience stores better known as "combini" are likely the most common places he buys breakfast, lunch and dinner. And it's probably the most influential medium in teaching him product selection, store brands, and the whole concept of "new."
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