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100-Yen Daiso Products Will Now Be Available In Half Of 7-Eleven Stores In Japan

January 28, 2022 by Japan Informer

Although the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of grief, stress, and uncertainty, it has also made life more convenient. Soon, you may be able to purchase your 100-yen shop products at your Japanese 7-Eleven without having to travel to Daiso. Social distancing and "stay home" recommendations have caused a significant decline in the commercial sphere for individual Daiso stores, … [Read more...] about 100-Yen Daiso Products Will Now Be Available In Half Of 7-Eleven Stores In Japan

Japan Retracts Its Statement To Ban Reservation Of Inbound Flights After Harsh Criticism

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