The Japanese have us beat in a lot of places and the convenience store is one area where the gap is considerable. Journey into your typical American store of convenience and you’ll find that, often, the most convenient choice is leaving. I have never been to Japan, but I’m told that things are much nicer. Now, us Americans have something close in Famima!! (The exclamation points are not mine). Famima!!’s store front boasts “Super Convenience” and does not disappoint upon entry. It’s really nothing revolutionary but it’s just a nicer way to shop for prepared foods, sundry items or stationery. I would love to have one of these within walking distance of work because the prices and selection make it perfect for a lunchtime constitutional. I picked up the salmon roll sushi and a box of Pocky for $7.27. Not bad for something I stumbled upon. There are 11 locations, all of them in the Los Angeles area. Check it out; if you, like me, have an affinity for things Japanese, you should enjoy it.

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