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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).