--- product_id: 712292885 title: "The Convenience Store by the Sea: The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide" price: "¥5716" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/712292885-the-convenience-store-by-the-sea-the-quirky-charming-japanese store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 24/7 convenience store setting Set in charming seaside town of Mojiko 500,000+ copies sold worldwide The Convenience Store by the Sea: The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide **Price:** ¥5716 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into Tenderness: Where every page feels like a warm hug by the sea! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Convenience Store by the Sea: The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide - **How much does it cost?** ¥5716 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/712292885-the-convenience-store-by-the-sea-the-quirky-charming-japanese) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Feel-Good Escape:** Perfect for busy professionals craving a moment of kindness, gratitude, and reflection. - • **Global Bestseller Status:** Over half a million copies sold, making it a must-read cultural phenomenon. - • **Authentic Japanese Ambiance:** Immerse yourself in the vivid, soothing descriptions of food, community, and seaside life. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** 4.2-star rating from over 1,190 readers, praised for emotional depth and charm. - • **Heartwarming Interconnected Stories:** Each chapter reveals unique, relatable characters connected by the cozy Tenderness store. ## Overview The Convenience Store by the Sea is an internationally bestselling novel by Sonoko Machida, featuring interconnected vignettes set in a 24/7 Japanese convenience store in the seaside town of Mojiko. Celebrated for its heartwarming stories of community, kindness, and life's simple joys, it has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and earned a 4.2-star rating from more than 1,190 readers. ## Description The Convenience Store by the Sea makes magic from life's simple moments . . . an unexpected treasure revealing what's truly important in life. I will hold it close for when I need a reminder!' Laurie Gilmore, bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Cafe'If you loved Before The Coffee Gets Cold you will love this!''A perfect, feel-good story about finding joy in unexpected connections, ideal for those who love a cosy, heartwarming escape!''Bubble bath fiction' The Herald'A delightful tale of community and connection' My WeeklyWelcome to Tenderness! 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... The Convenience Store by the Sea is the heartwarming international bestseller from award-winning Japanese author Sonoko Machida. A a series of interconnected vignettes set in a 24/7 Japanese convenience store, the novel tells the delightfully quirky and heartfelt stories of the store's customers and employees, offering us all a unique recipe for a good, fulfilling life. Translated by Bruno Navasky. Review: reflections of looking at myself - such a wonderful book i can relate to some of the stories/mirroring my life i caught myself crying ,got a new lease on my golden years,,truly wonderful story telling Review: The Convenience Store by the Sea Review - This is a cozy story that focuses on kindness and gratitude. The characters are very realistic while the store manager, Shiba, is idolized because of his beauty and personality. Each chapter focuses on a different character while being connected by the convenience store, Tenderness. Kindness brews through each person as they offer help to those struggling with their own issues. And from this kindness, gratitude and ease develop in return for the help that is received. The descriptions were both lush and soothing from the food, setting, and characterizations. I highly recommend this book, especially to those who enjoyed the Kamogawa Food Detectives series. ## Features - Orion The Convenience Store by the Sea The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide. - ABISBOOK. - Orion. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #33,739 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,192 Reviews | ## Images ![The Convenience Store by the Sea: The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91jdAh5QxzL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reflections of looking at myself *by R***C on May 12, 2026* such a wonderful book i can relate to some of the stories/mirroring my life i caught myself crying ,got a new lease on my golden years,,truly wonderful story telling ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Convenience Store by the Sea Review *by D***R on July 16, 2025* This is a cozy story that focuses on kindness and gratitude. The characters are very realistic while the store manager, Shiba, is idolized because of his beauty and personality. Each chapter focuses on a different character while being connected by the convenience store, Tenderness. Kindness brews through each person as they offer help to those struggling with their own issues. And from this kindness, gratitude and ease develop in return for the help that is received. The descriptions were both lush and soothing from the food, setting, and characterizations. I highly recommend this book, especially to those who enjoyed the Kamogawa Food Detectives series. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cozy, Short, and Helpful in a Reading Slump *by E***D on April 19, 2026* An extremely cozy read! I read this after taking a short break from locked-room mysteries. This year, I have really dipped my toe into Japanese fiction and have loved almost every step of it. If you’re looking for a light, easy read that is also short and comforting—this is a great book to start with! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Convenience Store by the Sea: The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide - Days at the Morisaki Bookshop: The perfect book to curl up with - for lovers of Japanese translated fiction everywhere - What You Are Looking for is in the Library: The uplifting, Japanese fiction multi-million copy bestseller --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/712292885-the-convenience-store-by-the-sea-the-quirky-charming-japanese](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/712292885-the-convenience-store-by-the-sea-the-quirky-charming-japanese) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-11-09*