コンビニ🏪
konbini. "convenience store."
The Japanese convenience store, or "konbini" ( a shortened form of the transliterated English word "convenience"), is a place like no other. The food is actually somewhat healthy, the restrooms are generally clean, smutty magazines are on open display, a clean shirt and tie for work can often be purchased; nylons, dog food, hairspray, juice, fried chicken, chopsticks, DVDs--as the case may be--are also available. Bills can be paid directly at the cashier, and tickets to major sporting events and concerts can also be purchased. In Japan, the konbini truly is convenient.
Fried chicken man.
Butts.
Rice balls (onigiri) with various fillings like shrimp, tuna mayonnaise, and salmon roe.
Shirts and towels for your convenience.
And a familiar sight worldwide, perhaps. The ubiquitous 7/11. I had a great conversation with a Nepalese guy working there today. What a surprise to hear someone speak to me in English and with a really warm smile. Good times!
(Thanks for stopping by! If you missed the last Japan Photo Blog, "On the Walk to Work," you can find it here.)
Peace!
~KafkA
Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as Facebook and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)
