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🏪 Japanese Convenience Store Services Guide

Japanese convenience stores are not just shops. They're your one-stop life service center!

Package Shipping/Pickup

Send or receive packages from Yamato, Sagawa at convenience stores.

Bill Payment

Pay electricity, water, gas, pension, taxes easily with barcode

Ticket Purchase

Print concert, movie, theme park tickets at multi-copy machines

ATM Service

24/7 cash withdrawal/deposit. Seven Bank, Lawson Bank, Aeon Bank

Print/Copy

Print documents from phone/USB, print ID photos, scan

Online Shopping Payment

Pay for Amazon, Rakuten orders with cash at convenience stores

🏬 Major Convenience Store Chains

セブン-イレブン (Seven-Eleven)

Japan's largest chain. Seven Bank ATM, Yamato delivery partner

ファミリーマート (FamilyMart)

2nd largest. Multiple delivery partners, T-Point rewards

ローソン (Lawson)

3rd largest. Lawson Bank ATM, strong ticket services

ミニストップ (Ministop)

Aeon Group. In-store eat-in space, famous for soft serve

💡 Usage Tips

  • For bill payments, just show the payment slip with barcode at the counter.
  • For deliveries, some services allow sending with just phone number (e.g., Yamato's "Mercari Easy Delivery").
  • ATMs may charge fees for other banks, so use your bank's ATM when possible.
  • If confused with multi-copy machine, ask staff: "使い方を教えてください" (Tsukaikata o oshiete kudasai).