Why 7-Eleven in Japan Blew My Mind
Siva McAteer • July 1, 2025
Day 1 in Tokyo!
Hey travel friends!
It’s Siva McAteer here—your travel-loving, snack-obsessed travel agent and blogger—reporting from Tokyo, Japan! βοΈπ±
We just landed, and while jet lag hit us hard, adventure still called… from just one block away. That’s right—a 7-Eleven sat perfectly positioned near our hotel (Hotel Monterey Hanzomon), and I had been dying to see what all the hype was about. Spoiler alert: Japan’s 7-Eleven is NOT like the ones back home in America.
Let’s just say… I may never look at a U.S. convenience store the same way again.
Why 7-Eleven in Japan is the Ultimate Jet Lag Meal Stop π
After a long flight and zero motivation to sit down at a restaurant, we made our way to the magical land of konbini (convenience stores)—specifically, 7-Eleven Japan style. I had heard from fellow travelers (and TikTok!) that this is the place to grab local food, snacks, AND even yen (yes, it’s one of the best places to get cash in Japan if you’re a tourist).
Inside? HEAVEN.
They have:
- Hot and cold freshly prepared meals (I’m talking bento boxes, onigiri, and more)
- Microwaves to heat up your meals
- A massive snack section
- Incredible Japanese desserts (Pudding! Matcha everything!)
- Drinks galore—including coffee, teas, and yes, alcohol πΆ
And guess what? I wasn’t alone. Pretty much every tourist staying at our hotel seemed to have the same idea because they were all hanging out here too. Who needs fine dining when you’ve got 7-Eleven Tokyo edition?
My Konbini Haul: A Foodie’s Dream π§π’πΆ
Tonight, I loaded up with tons of tasty treats to take back to the room. The Asian in me was LOVING every second of this. The convenience, the flavor, the freshness—it was everything. If I had more time, I swear I would have sampled every single item in that store.
Now that I’m back in the U.S., passing by a regular 7-Eleven just hits different. Like… where’s the gourmet egg salad sandwich? Where’s the fluffy cheesecake? Where’s the love?! π©
Join Me for the Next Episode π₯
So that wraps up Day 1 of our Japan trip! But don’t worry—we’re just getting started. We’ve got 15 more days of adventure, food, fun, and culture ahead. Be sure to subscribe, follow, and stick around for the next video, where I’ll be taste-testing my full 7-Eleven haul. (Spoiler: it’s going to be delicious.)
If you’ve ever wondered whether the hype around Japanese convenience stores is real—it is. Go. Explore. Eat. Repeat.
Until next time,
π Siva McAteer – Travel Blogger & Travel Agent Extraordinaire
Bringing you bite-by-bite through Japan π―π΅πβ¨
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