By SHO ITO/ Staff Writer
June 16, 2024 at 07:00 JST
Kenji Yamamoto talks about his experiences as the nation’s first Seven-Eleven outlet franchisee during a commemorative event in Yokohama on May 13. (Sho Ito)
When Kenji Yamamoto opened the first convenience store in Japan 50 years ago, he didn't even know what to stock on the shelves. [Read More]
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