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Gimmick or recipe for success? Japan's convenience stores test AI flavours

Japanese convenience store chains are turning to AI for dessert ideas. Some are unexpected mashups.

Euronews · 1h ago

Japan on Your First Trip From India: Rail Pass Maths, Seasons, and the Cities Worth Your Days

The Rail Pass Question Nobody Answers HonestlyThe 7-day Japan Rail Pass costs around ¥50,000 (roughly ₹28,000 at current rates). A single Tokyo-to-Kyoto Shinkansen round trip on the Nozomi, the fastest Bullet Train, runs about ¥28,000. So the pass pays for itself the moment you add Hiroshima or Osaka into that…

Times Life · Sep 26

Who is Oblivion? Viral Japan livestream sparks Johnny Somali comparisons after dramatic FamilyMart confrontation

Kick streamer Oblivion sparked controversy during a June 8 livestream in Japan after being removed from a FamilyMart store and questioned by police over filming. The incident happened while he was traveling with Ryan Garcia. Social media users compared Oblivion to Johnny Somali, while the episode also renewed conversations about…

The Times of India · Jun 8

Online pharmacies offer easier patient consultations

Services where pharmacists can speak with patients online and provide them with instructions on how to take their prescriptions have been gaining attention as patients can now receive their medications through the mail. Such virtual services are popular among those who want to avoid going outside as a result of…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 8, 2022

Robot that stocks drinks is newest thing at the corner store

A small robot with a clip-like hand and the smarts to know which drinks are popular is part of an effort to make convenience stores even more convenient

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2022

Robot arms are replacing shelf stockers in Japan’s stores

Telexistence Inc. and FamilyMart Co. are rolling out a fleet of AI-driven robots to restock shelves in 300 convenience stores across Japan.

Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022