Japanese convenience stores (konbini) like 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson are lifesavers! You can buy meals, pay bills, print documents, and grab daily items anytime — they’re open 24/7.

Try these: onigiri, bento, karaage, coffee, desserts. Staff can microwave food and offer utensils, so don’t worry if you're new.

Tips:

Rinse instant noodle cups at the hot water station

Check bakery shelves in the morning

Use store trash bins — don’t litter

Quick Konbini Conversation

Customer: これください。
Kore kudasai. (This please.)

Staff: 温めますか？
Atatamemasu ka? (Heat it up?)

Customer: はい、お願いします。
Hai, onegai shimasu. (Yes, please.)

Staff: 袋いりますか？
Fukuro irimasu ka? (Need a bag?)

Customer: いりません。
Irimasen. (No, thanks.)