I would love to know how Japanese convenience stores can be stocked - even in out of the way places - with fresh, nutritious-ish food that isn't super expensive.
I feel like there must be a huge and hidden (to me) supply chain to make this happen and that's the real story, have never seen this explained anywhere.
Most countries you just get "shelf stables", which implies this "invisible thing" is missing. The stores themselves are just the tip of the spear and I want to see what's behind them.
Not specific to Japan (rather, the US) but this book might be a good read if you're into that sort of stuff. I imagine there are more similarities than differences:
I feel like there must be a huge and hidden (to me) supply chain to make this happen and that's the real story, have never seen this explained anywhere.
Most countries you just get "shelf stables", which implies this "invisible thing" is missing. The stores themselves are just the tip of the spear and I want to see what's behind them.