The Glory of the Japanese 7-11

And Family Mart and Lawson’s

Ten years ago I told my friend Dr. Yoni Freedhoff I was going to Japan for a few weeks because my kids were competing in the World WaDo-Kai Karate Championship. He said, “Make sure you try some Yamazaki whisky while you’re there.” I asked him where to find it and he said, “7-11.”

Convenience stores in Japan have been described as a national treasure. Ri…