He spent four decades building the convenience store chain into a cornerstone of daily life.
Category: Japanese Food (Cuisine)
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Toshifumi Suzuki, Japan’s ‘God’ of Convenience Stores Dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki spent four decades building 7-Eleven into a cornerstone of daily life in Japan.
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‘Wagyu’ Used to Guarantee Quality Beef. What Are You Paying for Today?
Behind the scenes, competing forces battle for the reputation of prestige meat.
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Why Japan Is So Difficult to Write About
The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.
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10 Japanese Innovations That Shape Our Daily Lives
The country’s objects and ideas, including matcha and emojis, that have had an outsize influence on the world.
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Many Cultures Borrow. Japan Transforms.
Throughout its history, the country has taken imports and changed them into something else entirely.
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The Funky, Fermented Roots of Japanese Cuisine
Since long before the rest of the world caught on to their appeal, tangy, pickled ingredients have been a staple in many of the country’s most popular dishes.
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The Japanese Citrus You’re About to See Everywhere
Yuzu has already gone mainstream. Which fruits will make a splash on menus next?
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In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages.
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The Most Important Person in Japanese Food You’ve Never Heard Of
From her TriBeCa shop, Saori Kawano has spent decades supplying chefs with knives and housewares, and teaching Americans about the precise pleasures of the cuisine.
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7-Eleven Is a Hard Target for Couche-Tard to Land in Takeover Bid
Convenience stores are a part of the country’s culture, meaning that the foreign buyout bid for 7-Eleven, the largest chain, could be a hard sell in Japan.