The mystery of Port Store, the Japanese convenience store that looks like a Lawson rip-off

What looks like an anime convenience store is actually a heartwarming way to serve the local community.


All the big-name convenience stores in Japan have instantly recognisable features that can easily be identified from a distance, and for Lawson, that means blue, white and pink stripes, and a distinctive milk can logo.

Well, we thought that was the case until our reporter Mr Sato stumbled upon this store in Aomi, just a stone’s throw from Tokyo’s famous Odaiba district.

▼ From a distance, this looks like a regular Lawson.

▼ But as you get closer…

▼ … you realise it’s something different.

The store looks identical to a Lawson – so much so that if you’re not paying attention you might even walk through its doors thinking as such, but look closely and you’ll see the words “Port Store” on the sign instead of Lawson.

▼ Even the milk can logo has “Port Store” branding.

A sight like this is enough to make you think you’ve stepped out of reality and into a parallel universe, because convenience stores are notoriously protective of their trademarks, and would never let a store like this rip off their branding in the real world.

▼ Yet here it is, existing like something out of an anime or video game, with everything telling you it’s a Lawson, except for the name.

Sensing he may have found a glitch in the system, Mr Sato walked towards the Port Store and stepped through its automatic doors.

Looking around, his brain short-circuited again, as he saw that the selections on offer were more or less the same as what you’d find at a regular Lawson. However, there were some products that appeared to be unique to this location, including work gloves, socks and towels, and work shoes and helmets.

Stopping for a moment, Mr Sato whipped out his phone and ran a search online to find out exactly what he had walked into, and that’s when he learned that the store is operated by the Tokyo Port Welfare Association in partnership with Lawson. The association is a non-profit that runs shops and other services for people working in Tokyo’s port areas, and by partnering with convenience stores like Lawson and Family Mart it was able to expand, providing port workers with easier access to essential work gear and leading to the “Port Store” branded convenience stores seen in some port areas today.

Being able to buy items normally sold at workwear stores is convenient for people who work in these areas, especially when these stores are open 24 hours. For Mr Sato, though, the store had three things that lured him into opening his wallet – a waffle cone milk ice cream, cheap cheese crackers, and a Toraichi towel.

Toraichi is a Japanese workwear brand, particularly well known among manual labourers, and something you normally wouldn’t find at a convenience store.

▼ Mr Sato, looking and feeling cool with his ice cream and Toraichi towel.

While the store caters to port workers, you don’t have to be a port worker to make a purchase, so Mr Sato highly recommends stopping by if you ever see one during your travels. It’s a unique take on the Japanese convenience store and a nice reminder of how big-name chains can adapt their brand to serve the needs of the local community.

Store information
Port Store Aomi / Port Store青海
Address: Tokyo-to Koto-ku Aomi 4-4-1
東京都江東区青海4-4-1
Open 24 hours

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Lawson convenience store opens its first mobile, trailer-style location in Japan

The new mobile model is also being considered for use in disaster-stricken areas.

The future of Japanese convenience stores may be on wheels.

Located at the south side of the gymnasium at Ebina Sports Park in Kanagawa Prefecture, a new type of trailer-style Lawson convenience store opened for business on August 27. It’s slated to be in operation through March 31 as the chain tests its viability to make an impact on the market. Not having a fixed physical building lowers the cost and allows the chain to make inroads in places that were previously inaccessible and lacking konbini, as Japanese convenience stores are fondly nicknamed. Plus, as it’s portable and relatively easy to set up, officials are taking into account its serious potential to be at the forefront of relief efforts for when disasters such as earthquakes strike across the country.

▼ The new trailer-style Lawson konbini

The interior is about one-fifth the size of an ordinary Lawson store with a total length of 12.2 meters (40 feet).  It carries around 500 items for sale including prepared foods such as bento, onigiri, fried foods, and desserts, as well as drinks and other daily necessities. A 6.1-meter (20-foot) long kitchen/office space is also attached where the foods are prepared. However, some things have to go given the limited space, so this branch is missing the usual ATM, copy machine, and Loppi ticket kiosk found at regular Lawson store locations.

▼ The total area of the store space is a snug 33.60 square meters (361.7 square feet).

Time will tell if this new type of Lawson proves viable in the long run among the already oversaturated konbini market with new contenders popping up every so often. However, given the weight of Lawson’s name as one of the “Big 3” konbini and the uniquely positioned ability of this mobile model to be accessible in times of need, we’ll tentatively say that it looks like the future’s on wheels.

S0urce: Lawson via Yahoo! Japan News
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Japan Railways announces unlimited-ride train pass for fall travel

A great way to explores off-the-beaten-path Japan this autumn.

You can make a strong argument that fall is the best time of year to travel in Japan. In summer you’ve got heat, humidity, rainstorms, and large crowds of both domestic and international tourists to contend with. In spring, you might also run into crowds and inflated hotel prices because of the cherry blossoms, and, while winter tends to be the least crowded season, that’s largely because many parts of Japan aren’t much fun to be in when it’s cold and snowy.

Autumn, though, comes with hardly any of those downsides, and now it’s looking like an even better season in which to explore the country thanks to the announcement by JR/Japan Railways Group of its new Unlimited Autumn Ride rail pass.

Called the Aki no Norihodai Pass in Japanese, this deal gives you three full days of unlimited rides on JR regular and rapid (kaisoku) trains. There aren’t any regional restrictions, either – the pass lets you ride regular and kaisoku trains on any JR line in Japan.

There is a catch, in that the pass doesn’t get you onto express and special express trains, so it can’t be used on the Shinkansen. With many of Japan’s standard-itinerary sightseeing attractions along the major bullet train routes dealing with overtourism these days, however, there’s a lot of value in taking the time to explore off-the-beaten-path parts of country via its more local lines, and the Unlimited Autumn Ride pass also gives you unlimited rides on JR-managed BRT highway buses.

The pass is priced at 7,850 yen (US$49) for adults and 3,920 yen for children, so it shouldn’t be hard to get your money’s worth out of it on an extended-weekend trip. For travelers headed up to Japan’s northernmost prefecture, Hokkaido, there’s also a Hokkaido Shinkansen Option ticket (4,650 yen for adults, 2,320 yen for kids) that can be used in tandem with the pass and allows for a one-time ride between Shin Aomori and Kikonai Stations on the Hokkaido Shinkansen line and one ride on the non-JR Donan Isaribi Tetsudo Line from Kikonai to Goryokaku Station, from which JR lines can be accessed.

The passes will be on sale from September 18 to October 16 at major JR stations, JR travel centers, and third-party travel agencies and can be used for a period of three consecutive days between October 3 and 18.

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Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon Ice Cream makes us rethink everything we thought we knew about sweets

This noodle dessert makes our brains malfunction.

When it comes to Kagawa, udon is king. Not only is the climate ideal for growing wheat – udon is a wheat noodle – but locals in Kagawa eat more udon per person than anywhere else in Japan, leading it to be dubbed Japan’s “Udon Prefecture”, a moniker that Kagawa proudly stands by.

We were reminded of just how strong the links are between noodles and the prefecture when, on a recent trip to the area, we spotted a sign outside a beautiful old shop along the approach to Kompirasan, one of the region’s most famous shrines.

▼ The sign, posted at the Konpira Udon Sando Store, read: “Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon-style Soft Serve”.


Having travelled to different parts of Japan, we knew that turning local specialties into ice cream has become something of a thing in recent years, but we were surprised to see udon being used this way. Making it even more unusual was the fact that the ice cream was based on onsen egg bukkake udon, one of our favourite noodle dishes. As fans of the dish, we were curious to find out how well the ice cream could replicate its look and flavour, so we decided to step into the shop and order a real onsen egg bukkake udon and the soft serve to see how they would compare.

Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon at 730 yen (US$4.90) on the left, Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon-style Soft Serve (580 yen) on the right.

It only took about five minutes for both dishes to arrive, and when they did, we were charmed by how the shape and size of the bowls were almost identical.

▼ What wasn’t identical, though, was what was inside them.

There, on the right, was a bowl of white goodness that had a noodly look to it, and on top, a slice of lemon and the onsen egg, two ingredients you would usually find in a bowl of Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon.

▼ Look closely and you’ll see a splash (“bukkake” means “splash”) of sauce resembling soy sauce-based dashi within the “noodles”.

The presentation was so convincing in person that we momentarily forgot this was ice cream until we saw the dessert spoon there in place of chopsticks. Resisting the urge to gobble it down right away, we stopped to try the actual noodles on the left hand side of the tray.

▼ Absolutely delicious.

Kagawa udon truly is something else – the noodles had a wonderfully firm and slippery texture, and the balance of the dashi was perfect. After gently breaking the onsen egg apart and mixing it through the noodles, the flavour became smoother and richer, with the oil from the tempura crumbs and aroma of green onions adding just the right amount of texture and freshness to the dish.

▼ Time to try the Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon-style Soft Serve.

Releasing the yolk on this dish felt entirely wrong because, well…when would you normally break an egg over ice cream? Still, this is exactly how the dish is meant to be eaten, so we watched as the orange yolk slowly flowed over the white cream, creating an unorthodox, and sinful-looking, dessert.

▼ Gently mixing some of the yolk into the ice cream, we lifted a spoonful up for a taste, and…

▼ …what the heck is this?

The richness and saltiness of the yolk subdued the sweetness of the cream, shifting the flavour from something that felt like a dessert towards something more like a meal. We never imagined that egg yolk and ice cream would work so well together, but when we stopped to think about it, we realised that both custard and ice cream contain egg yolk, so perhaps the pairing makes perfect sense. Still, there was something entirely different about eating ice cream with a runny onsen egg oozing over it, and though it was odd, it wasn’t bad at all.

Curious to find out how lemon would affect the flavours, we first squirted some on the real noodle dish to get a sense of the taste.

▼ Yep, a classic combination that’s totally delicious.

We then  squeezed the lemon over our onsen egg ice cream, and…

▼… this worked surprisingly well too!

As soon as the acidity came into play, the finish became much lighter, lifting the sweet and salty richness of the dessert with a delicious freshness. It was genuinely a new and interesting kind of dessert, and so good that we could see ourselves becoming seriously addicted to it.

The flavour was so captivating that we interspersed the experience with mouthfuls of udon, which really broke our brain.

▼ Udon!

▼ Soft serve!


▼ Udon!!

▼ Soft serve!!!

Eventually, our taste buds started to become very confused, and at that point our brain malfunctioned and we wound up doing the unthinkable: we mixed the udon and ice cream together. This turned out be another surprise, as the two dishes worked together far better than expected, and we easily polished off the whole thing.

By the end of our very unorthodox meal, we realised two things. First, the Onsen Egg Bukkake Udon-style Soft Serve is an udon-inspired dessert that does a very good job of looking like a noodle dish. Secondly, we’ve rarely ever eaten a dessert with this level of attention to detail before.

From making it look like udon, which is no easy feat when you’re working with a soft ingredient, right through to the bowl and presentation, and the idea to include the onsen egg and lemon, which transforms the flavour while you eat, every element has clearly been carefully designed for the diner’s enjoyment.

Even when eaten alongside our beloved onsen egg bukkake udon, the soft serve held its own as a dessert, and we highly recommend trying it if you can. It’ll become a dessert to remember, and a nice way to reward yourself after climbing the shrine’s 785 stairs.

Restaurant information

Konpira Udon Sando Store / こんぴらうどん参道店
Address: Kagawa-ken Nakatado-gun Kotohira-cho 810-3
香川県仲多度郡琴平町810-3
Open: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Website

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Japan’s most popular curry rice restaurant chain, Coco Ichibanya, might be for sale

Economic and cultural factors are making it hard to make money selling one of Japan’s favorite meals.

For curry rice fans, buying some Cocoichi often sounds like an appealing idea. Soon, though, someone might not only have the opportunity to purchase curry rice at Japan’s most popular curry restaurant chain, but to buy the chain itself.

Curry House Coco Ichibanya, to use the restaurant’s full name, was founded in Nagoya in 1978, and from the start it made use of curry roux supplied by House Foods Group. As the chain grew, House Food Group became increasingly convinced of its potential, eventually acquiring shares in Ichibanya Co., Ltd., Cocoichi’s management company. In 2015, House spent an additional 30 billion yen (US$189 million) to purchase even more Ichibanya stock, raising its share of the company from 19.5 percent to 51 percent and making it a consolidated subsidiary of House Foods Group.

Now, though, House is considering selling off its ownership stake in Ichibanya as part of a reevaluation of its business portfolio, as it attempts to refocus its resources on ventures that it feels promise higher profitable and rates of growth,

▼ How could someone be willing to say goodbye to this?

House Foods feeling like it’s tough to make money selling curry might seem strange, given that curry rice is one of the most broadly popular dishes in modern Japanese cuisine, loved by men and women both young and old. Sure enough, during its 2025 fiscal year, Ichibanya posted sales revenue of 65.5 billion yen, up 7.4 percent from the year before. At the same time, though, the company’s net income tumbled to 2.5 billion yen, a 19.2 percent drop from the year before, with increased ingredient costs cited as a major factor.

Rising materials costs put Cocoichi restaurants in a bind, because as popular as curry rice is in Japan, it’s seen as simple comfort food, not fine dining. There’s a relatively low limit to how much restaurant diners are willing to pay for it, even if the flavor is excellent. There’s also the fact that curry is a common thing for people to cook at home in Japan, and recipe sizes can be easily expanded in order to cook several days’ worth of meals at once. That creates a sort of multiplier effect where the cost savings of home-cooked curry can be enjoyed for many consecutive meals, making it even more difficult to position restaurant curry as a premium product, and in turn making it difficult for curry restaurants to offset higher ingredient costs by raising their prices.

We’ve been seeing examples of Coco Ichibanya losing customers as it raises prices since 2024, and while initially that was offset by the remaining diners spending more on a per-person basis, the math doesn’t appear to be working in the chain’s favor anymore.

The potential sale of Ichibanya is concerning for foodies in Japan, since the slipping customer numbers aren’t a result of slipping curry quality. Cocoichi’s food still tastes as good as it ever did, and similarly to when there was talk of 7-Eleven Japan being acquired by a Canadian investment group, a new owner coming in brings the possibility of tampering with the recipes that won Cocoichi its fanbase in the first place.

It should be noted, though, that House Foods Group hasn’t yet announced that Ichibanya is for sale, and in fact spokespeople for both House and Ichibanya Co., Ltd. have said that “All options are being considered, including taking Ichibanya private.” That said, if you’ve loved Cocoichi’s curry up until now, you might want to treat yourself to a plate soon, just in case some big changes are indeed on the way.

Source: Yomiuri Shimbun, Yahoo! Japan News/Kyodo
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Family Mart releases Famima convenience store products nationwide, but which ones are worth buying?

We review all the products to find out which ones should you try and which ones you should miss.

Last month, Japanese convenience store chain Family Mart made news when it opened a new flagship in Tokyo called Famima Park Azabudai. Produced under the guidance of fashion designer and creative director Nigo, founder of streetwear brands A Bathing Ape and Human Made, the new-look store has a cool, sleek vibe to it and a slew of new products to match, also developed under Nigo’s direction.

▼ Famima Park Azabudai

While these products were only available at the flagship initially, Family Mart recently released a huge chunk of them at regular branches nationwide, so more customers can now get a taste of the “Famima” project and enjoy its original character-driven products and lifestyle items.

With well over a dozen items in the range, it’s not easy to choose between them all, and even more difficult to decide which ones are worth buying. To help you make that choice, we headed out and purchased everything in the range to give you an honest review, saving you time and reducing the overwhelm you might feel upon seeing the range in store.

▼ We’ll cover each one and rate them as BUY ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ / TRY ⭑⭑⭑☆☆ / SKIP ⭑☆☆☆☆

▼ Let’s dip our toes into the range with the keychains, some of which are soft while others are metallic, but all of which are very tempting.

3-D Rubber Keychain F (800 yen [US$5.03])

This lightweight, rubber-type keychain features Famima’s unnamed “F” mascot character.

TRY ⭑⭑⭑☆☆

The only thing holding us back from rating this a must-buy is its size, as it’s slightly bulky.

While that can be handy when you’re fishing around in your bag for your keys, when you’re out and about, and especially if you have limited room in your luggage, one of the more slimline keyrings will likely be a better fit while still being a cool convenience store souvenir.

3D Rubber Keychain – Family Mart Cafe Mini 4-Piece Set (1,400 yen)

Another lightweight design, this rubber keychain is slightly less bulky, as it has four miniature Famima-branded cups in varying sizes dangling off the main chain.

BUY ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

This keychain gets our vote for its unique cuteness, with “Famima Cafe” written on each cup so there’s no mistaking where you got it from. Not only are they cute, they’re also very good quality, and feel great to the touch while being nice and quiet compared to metallic keychains.

Metal Keychain – Family Mart Cafe Mini 4-Piece Set (1,400 yen)

A sturdy, metallic keychain that replicates Famima’s coffee cups and their corresponding sizes.

BUY ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

This slim keychain won’t take up much room in your bag at all, and the jangly noise that the cups make as they swing against each other is delightfully pleasant.

Another surprisingly high-quality piece, this keychain also comes with the Famima logo on the reverse side of the largest cup.

Metal Keychain – Famichiki (800 yen)

This sturdy keychain is designed to resemble the familiar packaging used for Family Mart’s Famichiki fried chicken.

BUY ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

Nothing says Family Mart quite like Famichiki, arguably its most iconic signature product, making this a definite must-buy.

Made with high-quality materials, the keychain has a smooth-yet-textured surface that makes it feel nice under the fingers, and the Famima logo on the reverse side is another sweet design feature.

▼  Rubber Keychain – Famichiki (800 yen)

A lightweight rubber keychain featuring a Famichiki design.

BUY ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

This keychain recreates the Famichiki with a plump look and feel that’s slightly more realistic compared to the metallic version.

The faithful recreation continues on the back, where you’ll find instructions on how to eat a Famichiki, just as you would on the in-store packs.

A very cool way to show your love for Famicihiki… although it might just make you crave a piece of juicy fried chicken every time you look at it.

Plush Keychain – F (1,200 yen)

The “F” character appears as a plush keychain that can be hung off a bag or used as a decorative item in your room. 

SKIP ⭑☆☆☆☆

While this plush “F” is soft to touch, and fits satisfyingly in your hand, unless you’re a fan of chunky plush keychains, this is something you might want to skip. 

The “F” character is yet to become as strongly associated with Family Mart as the chain’s blue-white-and-green stripes, so although it’s cute, it doesn’t have enough of a “wow” factor yet to warrant the investment.

Plush Keychain – Sun and Star (1,200 yen)

This “sun and star” keychain features what looks to be the sun, despite being a cool shade of green.

SKIP ⭑☆☆☆☆

Despite being soft and satisfying to hold, like a plush stress ball, this item just doesn’t have the right level of cuteness or recognition yet for us to wholeheartedly recommend it.

Sun and Stars Tote Bag – Ivory (1,998 yen)

This bag features a versatile two-way design lets you carry it over your shoulder or by hand.

TRY ⭑⭑⭑☆☆

▼ The two-way feature makes this a handy bag to use in a variety of everyday settings.

▼ The canvas material is solid and well made, with a good quality gusset and reinforcements.

However, the sturdy construction also means it’s slightly heavy and not so easy to wash and dry, which could be an inconvenience for those travelling around Japan.

Money Roll-Style Eco Bag – Light Grey (500 yen)

Generously sized, this eco bag rolls up to resemble a roll of money and is kept secure with an elastic band.

BUY ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

The blue-white-and-green stripes are easily identifiable Family Mart markers, making this a fun convenience store souvenir that’s practical as well.

The bag, which has the Famima logo on one side, has conveniently long handles, allowing you to hold it by hand or sling it over your shoulder.

Lightweight and compact, the bag will come in handy for those times when you wind up buying more than you thought you would while out and about, saving you in a pinch.

Paper shopping bag – F, Small (350 yen) and Medium (400 yen)

Stylish and simple, this paper bag has a wide base, and can be used for various occasions.

SKIP ⭑☆☆☆☆

Though it looks like a plain paper bag from a distance, when you’re up close you can make out the cute details of the “F” character.

With handles made from material, this is a good quality bag, but unless you’re in a bind and need it for gift-giving Family Mart goods, this is, in our opinion, one of the products you can skip in the collection.

Ballpoint Pen – White x Green (350 yen)

This pen keeps to a simple two-tone colour scheme of white and green, with the FAMIMA logo adding a strong accent.

SKIP ⭑☆☆☆☆

While there’s certainly nothing wrong with owning a Bic Pen like this one, the other pen in the collection is more of a showstopper.

Mascot Ballpoint Pen – F (880 yen)

This clip-on ballpoint pen features an eye-catching, adorable character design.

TRY ⭑⭑⭑☆☆

Made in Japan with the help of Bandai Namco, this is a quality product that’s unique as well, with nothing else quite like it on the market. Though it’s not an essential must-buy, if you are looking for a pen, this is one that’ll put a smile on your dial.

Famima Cafe Tumbler (1,500 yen)

A tumbler that’s designed to hold Famima Cafe coffee cups, with both hot and cold retention properties.

SKIP ⭑☆☆☆☆

Despite being sturdy and stylish, you won’t have much need for this unless you’re a regular Family Mart coffee drinker, so this is one you could skip.

Boxed Tissues – F (370 yen)

High-quality tissues, made in Japan using 100-percent pure pulp.

SKIP ⭑☆☆☆☆

This is a very good-looking box, and the tissues themselves are good quality, but it is on the large side, making it slightly impractical unless you want to add a splash of Famima flair to your home.

Line Socks – Famima / White (680 yen)

Popular line socks now come in a new character color scheme, covering the following sizes: 22-25 centimetres (8.7–9.8 inches), 25-28 centimetres and children’s (13-19 centimetres, 19-22 centimetres).

BUY ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

Family Mart socks have become an iconic way to add the chain’s brand colours to your wardrobe, and this new variety gives the striped design a unique twist, with the addition of the “F” character.

▼ The F sits on one foot only, giving the pair a fashionable, asymmetrical look.

Not only do these socks look cool, they feel fantastic too. In fact, they seem softer and more long-lasting than the chain’s regular Line Socks, making them great value for 680 yen.

Imabari Towel – Sun and Star / White (800 yen)

This Imabari-made hand towel features a color scheme inspired by the sun-and-star motifs, and is highly absorbent.

TRY ⭑⭑⭑☆☆

Imabari is a highly respected Japanese towel brand, and small square towels like this are commonly used in Japan to dry your hands when using public restrooms. Against that backdrop, this little towel has a lot going for it, especially in summer when it also comes in handy for mopping sweat off your brow, so this is a little piece of Japan that you won’t regret trying.

Outer T-shirt – Sun and Star / White (1,998 yen)

This limited-edition item features the Famima Sun and Star logo on an “Outer T-shirt”, an iconic item from Family Mart’s Convenience Wear line.

SKIP ⭑☆☆☆☆

This was a tough one to rate, but given its limited sizing – the shirt only comes in medium and large – and the large placement of the logo, which is yet to gain traction in the fashion community, this is a shirt you could probably skip without feeling bad about it.

It is made with a heavy cotton so there are no issues with quality, and it hangs well on the body, but if you’re going to spend close to 2,000 yen on a shirt, the plain black or white T-shirts in the Convenience Wear line will give you the same fit, but with more versatility for a wider range of occasions.

Vinyl Umbrella Azabudai Map – 65 centimetres (1,480 yen)

An umbrella with a map design that shows the location of the flagship store. 

BUY ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑

With a green handle branded with the Famima logo, this is a distinctive umbrella with a generous 65-centimetre (26-inch) diameter. 

What really makes this one special is the map design, which will take you right back to the streets of Tokyo every time you look at it.

Stylish and practical, this is a great umbrella to cheer you up on grey, rainy days, with bright Famima branding adding an accent of colour to the city streets and main location markers.

This turned out to be our favourite item in the whole collection, and we still smile every time we open it.

This truly is a massive collection for a massive name in the convenience store world, and we have a feeling that it’s just the start of even greater things for the Famima brand. Being relatively new, there’s a chance that products might be phased in and out of the collection as the brand works to carve out its niche, so if there is something that catches your eye, it’s best to grab it while you can. And you can always put together a whole look out of Convenience Wear as a side quest while you’re there!

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