Convenience stores are so common in Tokyo that they make the likes of even Starbucks seem scarce. Or at least they do in some places. Like near train stations for example, where it’s very rare indeed to step outside and not find at least one fantastically stocked and forever open 7-Eleven or Sunkus.
Yet despite this, along with the ever-present and even more multitudinous vending machine, many train station platforms still have their own stores. Horribly confined little cubicles that afford the staff barely enough room to move, let alone have a moment to themselves. Plus if they are underground like this one, there isn’t even the simple pleasure of some fresh air.
Teresa says
It’s a prison of snacks and magazines! I feel claustrophobic just looking at this.
Lee says
Yes, it’s not somewhere I’d fancy working. Total lack of privacy too.
Lizzy says
I actually wouldn’t mind it so much. People come to you (as opposed to my last job where I practically had to wander the store accosting customers) and you don’t have to worry about someone sneaking up on you. And I’m assuming the rate of shoplifting there is still much lower than here. Sign me up for the sale box!
Lee says
Next time I pass one, I’ll put your name forward!
Peta says
Love this. Looks great in B&W!
Lee says
Cheers Peta!
winnie says
It’s was so small like pigeon hole.
Just enough for one or maybe two person in one place.
But I love this picture as it have a “Retro” feel!
Lee says
Thanks Winnie. Yeah, they could possibly squeeze another person in, although there wouldn’t be much point!
misiltan says
Nice shot, I used to buy snacks and black coffee before train coming…
Lee says
Cheers. Yeah, despite all the other options, I’ve done the same myself more than a few times.
Warren says
The first time I came to Japan in 2001, one of my first sights stepping off the metro in Ikebukero was a “Let’s Kiosk” on tge platform. It was at that point I KNEW I was in Japan.