The konbini コンビニ

At your convenience

One in the morning lost in the dark streets of a big city ... And you are thirsty and hungry. Or you need an umbrella... Not a problem! The konbini are here to save you. Short for the English term convenience store, these mini-markets, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, quickly become essential!

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