Food & Beverage7-Eleven in Japan's Yokohama goes viral as craft beer destination
Untapped demand discovered by ducking convenience-store uniformity norms
This 7-Eleven location stocks hundreds of craft beers from around the world, and is aiming for 1,000 varieties. (Photo by Natsuko Nakamura)
NATSUKO NAKAMURA, Nikkei senior staff writer
October 29, 2023 23:46 JST
TOKYO -- Among Japan's ubiquitous convenience stores, which have long been characterized by their uniformity in selection, layout and appearance, one "crazy" 7-Eleven store in Yokohama has chosen to stand out with a top-class selection of craft beers from around the world.