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Weak signals, structural shifts, and under-the-radar patterns in Japan's economy — observed before the consensus catches up.

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foresightMay 7, 20255 min read

Japan's Convenience Stores Are Quietly Shrinking Their Footprint

Seven-Eleven Japan closed 267 stores in the fiscal year ending February 2025 — a net-closure rate not seen since the chain's expansion era ended in 2003. The shift tells you something about where Japan's domestic consumption story is heading.

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The most important investment signals from Japan, delivered every Monday.