12 unique foods you can get at 7-Eleven in Japan that you can't get in the US

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• Japanese 7-Eleven stores are like mini grocery stores.
• You can eat every meal dining on bento at 7-Eleven.
• From oden to Michelin-rated instant noodles, 7-Eleven in Japan is a foodie playground.

7-Eleven stores in Japan are like mini grocery stores. There are 20,000 7-Eleven chains in Japan making it the largest convenience store chain in Japan (other major players are Lawson and Family Mart).

Convenience stores in Japan are called conbini, there is usually a handful on every block, and most are open 24/7. In the US, you're lucky to grab a banana and some yogurt at 7-Eleven, but Japanese 7-Eleven stores have entire hot meals, an aisle of instant noodles, and steamed buns to die for. See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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