# FamilyMart product launches and sales in Japan

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/familymart-product-launches-and-sales-in-japan
> Updated: 2026-10-14T23:01:23.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

FamilyMart launched the ‘Famima The Nori Bento’ across approximately 16,500 stores in Japan on October 6. Priced at 498 yen, the meal was introduced to provide affordable lunch options during periods of rising inflation.

By mid-October, the company reported that the ‘Famima The Nori Bento’ had surpassed 1 million units sold, achieving the fastest sales milestone in the history of the company’s bento line. Additionally, FamilyMart announced the renewal of its ‘30-plus spice specialty curry’ into a chilled bento format, scheduled for release on October 20 at most nationwide locations.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: FamilyMart renews popular spice curry and celebrates Nori Bento milestone

FamilyMart is renewing its popular spice curry as a chilled bento and offering coupons for half-priced croquettes. Its Nori Bento has also reached 1 million units sold.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/familymart-renews-popular-spice-curry-and-celebrates-nori-bento-milestone

### 2026-10-05: FamilyMart to launch affordable ‘Nori Bento’ in Japan

FamilyMart will release the ‘Famima The Nori Bento’ in Japan on October 6. Priced at 498 yen, the meal aims to provide an affordable, satisfying lunch option for consumers.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/familymart-to-launch-affordable-nori-bento-in-japan

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