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  • Location: Kitakyushu, Japan

The Convenience Store by the Sea

The Convenience Store by the Sea

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2000s: Welcome to Tenderness, Japan!

  • ISBN: 978-1398722774
  • Genre: Fiction, Translated Fictioin

What you need to know before your trail

A quaint seaside town in Kitakyushu, Mojiko is full of hidden delights. And one unexpected treasure is the 24/7 convenience store, Tenderness.

At first glance, it’s a store like any other.

Sure, it’s a bit odd that the handsome manager has his own fan club. And perhaps the customers are somewhat eccentric. But there’s a warmth about Tenderness that draws you in.

The bright lights are always on. The employees know you by name. And the shelves are stacked with delicious treats, from strong hot coffee to sweet parfaits, egg sandos to ramen, crispy fried chicken to refreshing soba.

After a while, you get the feeling that whatever you need might just be waiting for you here…

BookTrail Boarding Pass: The Convenience Store by the Sea

Destination/Location: Kitakyushu, Japan Author/guide:  Sonoko Machida  Departure: 2000s

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