In this episode, we talk about convenience stores! Not only do we cover our favorite brands, we share our experiences using them and how convenience functions as the backbone of Japanese society. Taking a fun topic and zooming it out to a macro perspective, how does a culture provide convenience for you and how does that reflect your place in society? Find out! #wildpantygachamachine

Timestamps

• 3:39 Why Family Mart is top-tier
• 8:45 Our breakfasts start at 7-11
• 13:29 Embarrassing moments
• 21:11 The convenience store is the backbone of society
• 30:41 Cash-based society means we're hunting for ATMs
• 35:44 Saving face through efficiency can lead to isolation
• 49:23 Vending machines and used panties
• 54:13 Sexual conveniences, pink salons and hugging
• 1:02:03 Convenience stores make being alone an option
• 1:12:08 The atmosphere changes our personality
• 1:25:01 Loneliness is a vice that we can escape to
• 1:34:04 Not paying for any medicine in Japan
• 1:39:44 Reverse engineering society by looking at convenience store experiences

Mentioned

• Convenience Store Women by Murata Sayaka: https://www.goodreads.com/is/book/show/36605525-convenience-store-woman

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