Japan's Drugstore Culture

A major drugstore and OTC pharmaceutical sales chain founded in 1932. Operating 1,600+ nationwide locations, it sells medications, cosmetics, and household items affordably. Through self-service format and integrated grocery offerings, it provides convenience-store-like accessibility. Its community-focused strategy extends to regional cities, improving public access to medical products.

經營醫藥品、健康食品及化妝品的連鎖藥妝店。在全國擁有約1400家門市，融合便利性與藥學專業知識的商業模式。對自我用藥文化的推廣有所貢獻，為日本藥妝店市場的重要業者。

歷史源自1970年代的藥妝店連鎖。提供醫藥品、化妝品、生活用品的廣泛選擇，以便利性與親民價格支撐在地生活。業務以關東地區為中心展開，引領日本藥妝業的成長與演變，並對自助式健康美容商品購買習慣的普及做出貢獻。

A drug store chain primarily operating in the Kanto region. Popular for its convenience in purchasing pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and daily necessities under one roof. Characterized by competitive pricing through chain operations and extensive product selection, it contributed to establishing Japan's drugstore retail model.

日本便利商店文化。7-Eleven、Lawson、FamilyMart 等連鎖企業透過 24 小時營運和多元服務功能支撐日本的日常生活。以商品周轉速度快、品質管理嚴格、店員服務水準高著稱，目前已在全球擴展。

A culture of mass-market prepared bento boxes and side dishes promoted by convenience stores. Companies like 7-Eleven and Lawson established industrialized food production with integrated distribution retail systems. It advanced time-saving and popularization of Japanese eating habits.

From the 1990s onward, Japanese convenience stores integrated banking ATMs, bill payment services, and ticket sales into an innovative multi-service retail model. This expanded convenience stores' role as lifestyle infrastructure, enabling 24-hour integrated living support. A uniquely Japanese hybrid retail format.