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7-Eleven to start labeling foods in English

音声ダウンロード

English labeling will come to selected prepared foods at Japan's 7-Eleven convenience stores, according to operator Seven & I Holdings.

Seven-Eleven Japan President Kazuki Furuya said Dec. 28 that the measure is in response to requests from foreign tourists, whose numbers have been soaring and are expected to rise further ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

Onigiri (rice balls) and other prepared foods will carry names in both Japanese and English from this year. (Kyodo)

セブン- イレブン、商品名に英語併記へ

セブン-イレブン・ジャパンは12月28日、コンビニ店舗で販売するおにぎりなどの商品名の英語併記を、2018年から始める方針を明らかにした。

The Japan Times ST: January 12, 2018