The 7-Eleven convenience store chain this week marked the 50th anniversary of its first outlet opening in Japan, where convenience stores have become essential infrastructure for everyday life.
On May 15, 1974, the first Japanese outlet opened in Tokyo's Toyosu area.
The first product sold there was a pair of sunglasses.
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