With the Tokyo Olympics coming up, I thought I'd revisit one of my favorite things: Japanese 7-Elevens.
If you've ever been to Japan, then you know there's basically a 7-Eleven on every corner. We're not talking about your basic American 7-Eleven.
It's elevated.
And while on the outside, a Japanese 7-Eleven looks like every other 7-Eleven you've ever been to — it's the inside that is totally and completely different.
The thing about Japanese 7-Elevens, in general, is that for people from outside of Japan, there's basically an unlimited selection of things you've never tried.
Everything is new.
Interesting new Japanese @SNICKERS product in 7-Eleven. Dark chocolate. Aroi. @Sweet3Mango @dearfarang
Let's start with the ice cream. The selection is unmatched.
They've truly "cracked the code."
They really cracked the code here at the Japanese 7 Eleven....
My personal favorite is this one called "Coolish." It's basically a juice box...but with ice cream.
Another cool thing about Japanese 7-Elevens is that you can buy liquor there.
They have beers in a variety of sizes.
I mean, look how small that lil' beer is!
They have individual cups of sake...
...alcoholic juice boxes...
...my personal favorite, "Strong," which is basically Sparks...
...and last but not least, Zima.
The non-alcoholic drinks are equally as interesting.
I wish I had more pictures of the beverage refrigerators, because honestly, they are my favorite.
They sell a ton of Pocky...
...very cute salt shakers...
...salad dressings in interesting containers...
...adorable pineapple sauces...
Just 7-Eleven things #Japanese #Japan #Nintendo #Mario
...ketchup in a tube...
...and snacks you could only dream existed.
They have avocado chips!
Teeny tiny beef jerkies!
Adorable desserts!
New Japanese 7-eleven dessert. Toy story character! Strawberry cheese cake and Vanilla chocolate cake. Kawaii😁😁 #Japan
Fun puddings!
Cherry Blossom Milk Pudding is sold at Japanese 7-ELEVEN. That's so wonderful!
Cheese in a bag!
Candy cheese!
The Cup Noodle selection will make the average gamer/college student shake.
They sell real produce, like full-on shrooms.
And look at this mayonnaise. Even the mayonnaise is cute.
The prepared food section is a whole other adventure.
Overwhelmed by the dazzling array of delicious meal choices at this japanese 7-eleven
Like, the meals are quality and legit.
They sell individual hard-boiled eggs. And no, these aren't your months-old hard-boiled eggs you buy at gas stations. These are fresh eggs with beautiful golden yolks.
They sell soba noodles...
...packaged meats...
...and they have normal junk food like chicken nuggets.
Apparently, they even have the best corn dogs.
@sevenandi7 Japanese 7-Eleven has the best corn dogs 🥺🥺
I can't vouch for this, but I wouldn't be surprised!
The secret best part of Japanese 7-Eleven is the refrigerator full of little bottles of remedies.
They don't sell just food at Japanese 7-Elevens — they also sell clothing and home goods.
They sell these cool little beard groomers...
...a selection of face masks that beauty addicts swear by...
...flashy handkerchiefs...
...big ol' bags of shampoo...
...Hello Kitty diaries...
...adorable boxes of tissues...
...and United States of Benetton condoms.
To sum it up, you could basically live in a Japanese 7-Eleven.
Because last but not least, they even have free Wi-Fi.
