Explore the heart of Japanese daily life through its iconic convenience stores! > Locals will
pop into the konbini multiple times a day for household items umbrellas (during those summer
storms) manga and of course food — in all its forms. From instant snacks onigiri lunch
bento steaming oden the fluffiest cheesecake slices and pot noodles. This book celebrates
the sometimes odd always delicious offerings through recipes and stories as well as delving
into the history of this peculiarly Japanese cultural icon.
