Title: 全国ローカルコンビニグルメ図鑑 Authors: 加藤弘倫 著 Pages: 144P Published At: September, 2024 Description: Over 100 unique convenience stores come together in this comprehensive guide! Beyond the major national chains, regional convenience stores are expanding their presence throughout Japan, particularly in local areas. Many of these local shops have become even more familiar to residents than nationwide chains, thanks to their distinctive product lineups and thoughtfully designed services. This book introduces over 100 local convenience stores found across Japan. Featured are individually distinctive shops such as Seicomart, a chain more famous than Seven-Eleven in Hokkaido, and Tateyama Thunderbird, which sells rice balls with bear and rabbit meat, covering both chain and independent stores. The book is packed with a variety of engaging columns including "Nostalgic Convenience Store Chains of the Past," "Train Station Convenience Stores for Your Commute," and "Standing Sign Collections."