Convenience stores are all over the place here in Japan and they play a big part in peoples' daily lives. The Japanese didn't invent the convenience store but I think they've damn near perfected them. They definitely play a big role if you spend a lot of time out there on your bike and actually play a pretty big role in the daily lives of the people who live in Japan. If you're planning a trip to Japan you gotta be sure to hit up a 'konbini'. Hope you're all having fun out there.
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