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7-Eleven in Japan


The first 7-Eleven opened in Japan in 1974. I pass this convenience store every Wednesday and Saturday. I rarely eat enough for breakfast, and I'm usually hungry by the time I reach this point, so I usually pick up a salad to keep me going until lunch time. The kanji (chinese characters) on the sign read: Liquour, Tobacco, Bank.

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Sylvia K said…
Great shadow shot for the day!! Have a great weekend!
jabblog said…
Interesting interplay of shadows.
readingsully2 said…
That is so funny, Juana. It reminds me of seeing John Wayne swagger up to a bar and order his drink in German. Just too funny.
Martha Z said…
There is always something new to learn. Great shot.
maryt/theteach said…
I like this, Juana! Thanks for sharing! :)
Now who would have thought a nice shadow waiting for you, as well as a salad. That is what I call "two birds with one stone"..
Great shot..Happy SSS..
Hey Harriet said…
I like those shadows! I'm now wondering when the first 7-11 opened up over here. I must investigate. I'm sure it wasn't as early as 1974! I don't think my local 7-11 sells anything as healthy as salad :)
bj said…
Very interesting..thanks for sharing.
Anya said…
I love your shadows :)
Its interesting !!!
have a nice sunday....

Kareltje =^.^=
Anya :)
GalleryJuana said…
Hey Harriet, there are lots of oily snacks to choose from, but I try to pick out the healthy snacks at the convenience store. Sometimes I get a banana or onigiri(rice ball).
Chubby Chieque said…
We asians are funny, aren't we? In Europe? No 7-11 have liquors §:-) spec bank.

But, hey! am loving our mentality of earning, do you? Loving your shot too.

Take care and have a new & wonderful week.

Kampai!
Tracy said…
Very fun, Juana! Here in Norway the 7-11's don't sell liquor...but most else yes! Happy Days :o)

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