ICHIYA’s POP Eye – Convenience Stores

 From Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Moshi Moshi Nippon’s “ICHIYA’s POP EYE”.
  Today’s topic is Convenience Stores!
  Japanese convenience stores are amazing. First of all, they sell a variety of wares. They offer fruits and vegetables as well. Besides, they carry stamps, cosmetics, shirts, pants and even socks. Convenience stores also offer prepared meals. If the client purchases a hot snack such as a frankfurter sausage or a potato, the staff will reheat it for him. 
  When all is said and done, nothing surpasses oden、Japan's soul food. Tofu, jelly, fish-paste cake, octopus. Mix it with kelps and sliced dried bonito to cook an excellent soup. Eat while it is still hot.
  Some convenience stores put much effort into developing their own products, such as soy sauce, bento sets or cosmetics. Others carry unique varieties of popular foods such as karaage or soft-serve ice cream.
  Goods available in Japanese convenience stores change quickly. 70% of the goods offered by one chain changed in a year. Pretty amazing, isn't it?
  You can send parcels and pay utilities charges. They also boast terminals which allow you to purchase concert or museum tickets or pay for your insurance. In other words, a Japanese convenience store is like a post office, bank and municipal office rolled into one.  
  It goes without saying they are open around 24/7. They even boast toilets. Many people go in only to use the toilet.
  Some convenience store have spots with chairs and tables where you can eat a meal. Just like a restaurant. Others have table tennis areas and karaoke rooms, where you can eat and drink while singing your heart out.
  Ever heard of car sharing? It's a service which allows several people to use the same car. Some convenience stores have parking lots of their own which offer car sharing services. 
  Say goodbye to your laundry problems. Just place your clothes into a box, pop back a few days later to collect your laundry. It's very convenient - I should know!
  Stuffing so many functions into small boxes is Japan's forte. Japanese convenience store are the answer to the question of how many people's need can you meet at the same time. 
  Convenience stores first appeared in America, but Japan improved on them over the course of forty years. Since their introduction, they have evolved considerably. That's what I call 'Cool Japan'! Japan now builds convenience stores in America itself. It is a representative example of Japanese successes in business. 
  How about such convenience stores in your own country？