The Magic of the Japanese Convenience Store Sandwich

There are over 50,000 convenience stores in Japan – sometimes it seems you’re no more than about 500 steps from one of them – and, while they sell all sorts of fun items to investigate, it’s the food – and particularly the sandwiches, that thrill most tourists. But why? Why is the Japanese Convenience Store Sandwich so iconic… Wait – You Want Me To Eat Where? I hear you. Depending on where you are