Seven Raises Prices of Hand-Rolled Rice Balls; Tuna Mayo Goes from 178 Yen to 196 Yen
Convenience store chain Seven-Eleven Japan announced increased prices for some onigiri and bento items, particularly raising the cost of Tuna Mayo onigiri to 196 yen due to higher ingredient costs.
Convenience Store Rice Balls ‘Longevity Reform’ Driven by Truck Driver Shortage
Convenience stores in Japan are introducing longer shelf-life rice balls, driven by technology advancements and a shortage of truck drivers that affects logistics.