Sorry folks, just another talking head video. But I wanted for a long time to put this up as a kind of part 2 of the supermarket video. I realize this video is very long, but I’m amazed at how much I still forgot to mention. Cucumber Pepsi! Doh! I totally forgot as well, now you can pay for online transactions at the conbinni as well. So if you don’t have a credit card you can buy transfer cash into online credit at a conbini. I add money to my skype account via the conbini sometimes. Very cool.
Also interesting are other small differences in where and when things are sold. Generally alcohol is on sale 24 hours a day 7 days a week, unlike many parts of my home country. Also notable, condoms are put in the aisle next to other personal hygenie goods, where in the US they are generally kept behind the counter by the staff. The conbini is really a microcosom of Japan in many ways. It certainly, for me at least, is interesting to compare to the US and notice the cultural differences.
If you are interested in buying things in Japan from abroad try out the site
http://Rinkya.com
Because I am not going to send it to you!!! :p
Next video will be sooner and more exciting… I promise!
Good Article about Conbini’s from a Magazine I used to write for.
http://www.seekjapan.jp/article/jz/2422/Conbini+Crimes+Collected
Again, don’t forget The Rodger Swan Memorial Fund
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/440596/
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@GuitarHeroRulez321 …
@GuitarHeroRulez321 I think you read his mind.
Comment by BruckThatsMe — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
in australia we …
in australia we call our 7/11s the last resort stores
Comment by thisismystoneraccoun — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
I can’t help but …
I can’t help but notice that the “k” in the background image at 3:27 looks like it has an erection.
Comment by GuitarHeroRulez321 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
I also live in …
I also live in Ikebukuro and I was just commenting about the Family Marts to my friends. We were looking for in a particular place and I almost laughed when the person giving us the directions told us it was between two Family Marts.
Comment by lunargirl81 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
YOU RIPPED THE …
YOU RIPPED THE COLLECTORS BOX! -smack-!
Comment by codyc67 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
@choi4816 Sorry but …
@choi4816 Sorry but that’s bullshit and you know it. They have 7/11 in the US you know.
Comment by indalcecio — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
can you please tell …
can you please tell the japanese people to buy the 7/11 franchise in Australia lol, its so down here its ridiculous
Comment by krupkee — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
@choi48
7-11s …
@choi48
7-11s here actually carry some decent stuff. Salads, eggs, some fruits, healthy drinks…etc. But most convenience stores do usually carry just junk.
Comment by refuckulate420 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
I hope they can …
I hope they can keep Wal-Mart out of Japan
Comment by shabutie1337 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
Bahaha,your …
Bahaha,your reaction to the final fantasy drink. Mmm…I’ve never been to japan before but I’ve had a lot of weird asian drinks ~.~ Aloe tastes like grape juice though. Also,you remind me a lot of nicholas cage o.o
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Comment by tiblon1 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
Don’t have a …
Don’t have a favourite conbini but have to say i loved milk tea the best. The cups of iced coffee were pretty awesome too. For soda flavours pepsi nex was pretty sick.
Comment by HaydenBye1221 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
I love teh conbinis …
I love teh conbinis. I got hooked on a bread, forgot teh name. It had jam or some other ingredient in it, very tasty. Also the seasonal pepsi at teh time was very good tho most ppl didnt seem to like it, think it was called shizo pepsi,
Comment by Ganbacchau — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
@auntbecky and a …
@auntbecky and a normal person cannot live on deli and a limited selection of frozen foods for a few months
Comment by WilWil — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
Wot? No more vids? …
Wot? No more vids? Hax!!! D:
Comment by xoxChineseRulerx — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
We have tonsssss of …
We have tonsssss of convenience stores and stuff like this in sweden.
Comment by RoxVendetta — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
lololololol armless …
lololololol armless man with a raging boner
Comment by FijifunXP — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
ahh the combini 7/ …
ahh the combini 7/11 is epic as hell
Comment by kurox67 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
@choi4816 now, is …
@choi4816 now, is that a racist comment or what. You obviously have never been to 7-11. They have great deli here.
Comment by auntbecky — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
Classic Jokes. And …
Classic Jokes. And an economics lesson. Educational. Thank you.
Comment by Christosan88 — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
@Hansminister I …
@Hansminister I don’t know what “real” supermarket means, but the number of supermarkets has been decreasing in the urban area, especially after 1990. If you stayed in the central area of Tokyo, it is normal that you don’t see any of them. Conbinis, department stores (called “Hyakkaten”) and various specialty stores are dominant there. Supermarkets locate mainly in the suburb, and local people usually go there by car. (btw Walmart acquired Japanese supermarket chain “Seiyu” a few years ago.)
Comment by yonenaga — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
What is this song …
What is this song you used at the top? Loved it.
Comment by FelixTheHouseFreak — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
The Final Fantasy …
The Final Fantasy drink I got in Japantown SF and it tasted like Sierra Mist
Comment by fierceferosh — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
7 11 is the best!
7 11 is the best!
Comment by Ineedagoodscreenname — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am
@TKdoggy lol XD
@TKdoggy lol XD
Comment by nekoraba — April 27, 2011 @ 4:00 am