Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Japan's convenience stores are famous around the world. But with the market reaching maturity, chains like FamilyMart and Lawson are rethinking what a convenience store can be.

From fashion and streetwear collaborations to AI concierges and community hubs, here's how Japan's convenience stores are reinventing themselves.

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