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(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Seven & I Holdings Co. is considering an initial public offering of its North American convenience store subsidiary ... making division of the Japanese retailer, is ...

CHENGDU, China -- Japanese convenience store group Lawson is expanding operations in inland China, driven by the successful marketing strategies of brand collaborations and small-format stores.

a popular Tokyo neighborhood known for its skyscrapers and stores. For my last night, I wanted to stay in a capsule hotel. Capsule hotels, often called pod hotels, originated in Japan. I've stayed ...