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Japanese convenience store promotional campaigns

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 19 hours ago

Latest: FamilyMart and Lawson launch major promotional campaigns in Japan

Major Japanese convenience store chains have initiated large-scale promotional campaigns. FamilyMart launched a breakfast combo discount called ‘Asa Famima Kombi-wari’ across approximately 16,100 stores. The promotion

Japan 2026 minimum wage policy and inflation trends

17 clusters · 35 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Japan part-time hourly wages rise in August 2026

In late July 2026, a government panel recommended a 55-yen (4.9%) increase to the national average minimum wage, setting it at ¥1,176 per hour. While Tokyo is slated to rise to ¥1,280 in October, regional developments co

Global grocery store tourism travel trend

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Grocery tourism emerges as a major travel trend for 2026

The ‘Grocery Store Tourism’ or ‘supermarket safari’ phenomenon continues to grow, driven by viral social media content on platforms like TikTok. Travelers increasingly visit local supermarkets and convenience stores to e

Ichiban Kuji merchandise lottery releases in Japan

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Bandai Spirits announces new anime and film lottery collections

Various Ichiban Kuji merchandise lottery series are scheduled for release in Japan throughout late 2026. September releases include the ‘Disney Princess: Enchanted Glow’ series starting September 5, featuring Belle and

Gyomu Super autumn promotional sales

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Japanese food brands launch autumn seasonal products and Meiji 100th anniversary promotions

Gyomu Super has initiated its 2026 Autumn Soryokusai sale, a two-month promotional event running from September 1 to October 31. The sale is structured in two phases with rotating items, featuring discounts on original p

Local business openings and closures in Japan

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Local business closures and openings reported across Japan

Various retail and service sector changes are occurring across multiple Japanese cities and prefectures. In late August and early September 2026, updates included the opening of a new Lawson in Matsuyama and a Lemon Pha

Japanese convenience store onigiri market shifts

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Seven-Eleven Japan launches large-volume rice ball series

Major Japanese convenience store chains have begun adjusting their rice ball (onigiri) offerings in response to changing market conditions. In late August, Lawson and Seven-Eleven Japan announced price reductions for v

Japanese consumer grocery shopping trends

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Japan consumer trends: Balancing grocery savings with time and waste

Consumer behavior in Japan reflects an increasing focus on balancing cost-effectiveness with practical constraints such as time and food waste. Individual shopping strategies emphasize prioritizing high-value staples li

Japanese seasonal fruit industry developments

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Fruit companies launch new seasonal and long-life products in Japan

The Japanese fruit industry is seeing significant activity regarding seasonal harvests and new product launches. Agricultural reports indicate robust pear harvests, with diameters in Aomori reaching 108% of the yearly a

Japanese firms continue summer promotion wave

25 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Japanese restaurant chains launch promotions for Yakiniku Day

Retail, food-service, and telecom firms across Japan have maintained midsummer discount waves through August 2026. Recent developments include Matsu no Ya launching an “Oni Oroshi” coupon on July 29, and takoyaki special

Japanese food industry seasonal promotions

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Japanese food industry launches seasonal menus and dining promotions

Japanese food businesses have announced various seasonal promotions and menu launches for late August and autumn 2026. Initial announcements included specific events such as Kitakata Ramen Sakauchi’s ‘Mega Chashu Festiv

FouRTe Project virtual idol activities

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: FouRTe Project announces concert Blu-ray and merchandise releases

The virtual idol group FouRTe Project held its first offline solo concert, titled ‘FouRTe Project 1st LIVE “ALL IN”’, at Zepp DiverCity in Tokyo on August 14. The event, attended by approximately 2,000 fans, featured 23

Anime merchandise and collaboration announcements

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Tanita announces Cardcaptor Sakura collaboration products

In late August 2026, several major merchandise announcements were made regarding popular anime series in Japan. Initial updates included a 20th-anniversary lottery series for ‘Gintama’ by Bandai Spirits, featuring vario

New commercial and culinary openings in Japan

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: New Japanese culinary ventures open in Sakae and Shiraoka

New commercial and culinary establishments are opening across various locations in Japan. In August 2026, developments included a new Lawson convenience store scheduled for opening in Utsunomiya and the launch of Tempur

Ichiban Kuji lottery and Dragon Ball collaborations launch

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: VENEX announces “Dragon Ball” collaboration recovery wear

In August 2026, BANDAI SPIRITS launched new Ichiban Kuji character lottery series in Japan, featuring Dragon Ball GT and Splatoon 3 themed merchandise. The Dragon Ball GT collection includes MASTERLISE figures of charac

JPYC stablecoin adoption and DeFi expansion in Japan

7 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: JPYC stablecoin circulation reaches 2.83 billion yen

In early July 2026, Lawson, Japan’s third-largest convenience-store chain, signed an agreement with KDDI and wallet provider HashPort to pilot yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC payments at its Takanawa Gateway City store in Tok

Lawson regional food collaborations in Japan

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Lawson launches regional gourmet festival across Japan

In late July 2026, Lawson and snack maker Montaure introduced limited-edition sweets utilizing regional Japanese ingredients. These initial releases included a milk-pudding and azuki-bean dessert from Lawson, alongside s