I :heart: 7-Eleven
I'm sure some of you are like "Why does she like 7-Eleven so much?"
The fact is I used to hate it when I was in the States. I didn't start my love affair with 7-Eleven until I came to Japan.
So why does 7-Eleven rock so much?
- It's open 24/7. It's hard to find a convenience store chain open all the time where I am.
- It's clean.
- 7-Eleven clerks rock. They're always so friendly and courteous that it's always pleasant to shop there.
- 7-Eleven has the best bento. When you buy a bento, they'll heat it for you and give you a pair of chopsticks. An instant ready-to-eat inexpensive meal that tastes good. W00t!
- 7-Eleven has the best onigiri. Yum yum.
- Did I mention it's sparkling clean? It's utterly spotless. The floor is so shiny and clean that you can eat off of it.
- 7-Eleven has the awesomest selection of Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Nothing like rich ice cream for summer.
BTW -- this only applies to 7-Eleven in Japan. I still don't like the American version.
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It's clean? Really? Wow, that IS a cultural difference. LOL!
by Jennifer Shirk August 1st, 2008 at 1:43 amThey buff the floor twice a day AT LEAST. It's just unbelievable how everything there just sparkles.
by Nadia Lee August 1st, 2008 at 2:13 amWe like going to the one in the city because their gas is always cheaper and coffee is fresh. But cleanliness...I never purchase prepared food.
by Chelle August 1st, 2008 at 11:33 amAh, the much-vaunted Japanese combini.
Honestly, I want to go visit just to check them out. I mean, the ones here are mostly clean, open 24-7 and have Haagen-Daz and Ben & Jerry's, but still.
by com August 1st, 2008 at 9:09 pmDo come visit, May! LOL.
by Nadia Lee August 1st, 2008 at 10:27 pmReally weird. Since when did I rename myself? I've already renamed my laptop today and you'd think that would be enough.
by May August 1st, 2008 at 11:37 pmHmm. That is weird. I have no idea. I found the comment in my spam folder, too.
by Nadia Lee August 1st, 2008 at 11:40 pm