--- product_id: 614327963 title: "The Convenience Store by the Sea: The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide" price: "24132CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/614327963-the-convenience-store-by-the-sea-the-quirky-charming-japanese store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 24/7 convenience store setting Seaside town backdrop 500K+ copies sold worldwide The Convenience Store by the Sea: The quirky, charming Japanese sensation with over half a million copies sold worldwide **Price:** 24132CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Escape to Tenderness: Where every page brews warmth and wonder! ## 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?** 24132CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/614327963-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 - • **Timeless 24/7 Setting:** Experience the charm of a convenience store that never sleeps, perfect for any time escape. - • **Heartwarming Vignettes:** Dive into interconnected stories that celebrate community, connection, and life's simple joys. - • **Global Bestseller Status:** Join over half a million readers captivated by this Japanese sensation. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** 4.1-star rating from over 1,200 readers who cherish its quirky, feel-good narrative. - • **Authentic Japanese Cozy Genre:** Perfect for fans of 'Before The Coffee Gets Cold' and those craving a soothing literary hug. ## Overview The Convenience Store by the Sea is an internationally bestselling novel by Sonoko Machida, featuring over 500,000 copies sold. Set in a quaint 24/7 convenience store in the seaside town of Mojiko, Japan, it offers a series of heartwarming, interconnected stories that explore community and life's simple pleasures. Praised for its cozy, feel-good narrative, it holds a strong 4.1-star rating from more than 1,200 readers and is ideal for fans of contemporary Japanese fiction. ## 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 Weekly Welcome 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: A Charming, Cozy Narrative I Couldn’t Put Down - This book made me fell in love with this gentle genre that feels like a warm hug. Ideal to get you started in this cosy Japanese genre 🇯🇵🍵 Review: Loved the second half - It took me a while to get into this one. I am a massive reader of the genre and I normally get into these stories very easily but this one was harder. Maybe it was me, maybe the way it is written, but the important thing is that by the second half I was hooked. I’ll definitely read the other one in the series as I believe the characters have potential. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 26,031 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 333 in Food & Drink (Books) 2,441 in Contemporary Fiction (Books) 2,821 in Literary Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,285 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Charming, Cozy Narrative I Couldn’t Put Down *by M***A on 28 June 2026* This book made me fell in love with this gentle genre that feels like a warm hug. Ideal to get you started in this cosy Japanese genre 🇯🇵🍵 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved the second half *by D***A on 21 June 2026* It took me a while to get into this one. I am a massive reader of the genre and I normally get into these stories very easily but this one was harder. Maybe it was me, maybe the way it is written, but the important thing is that by the second half I was hooked. I’ll definitely read the other one in the series as I believe the characters have potential. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not my cup of tea *by M***R on 14 July 2025* I couldn't get on with this book. I don't like to give up on a book but I just wasn't enjoying it. ## 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.sn/products/614327963-the-convenience-store-by-the-sea-the-quirky-charming-japanese](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/614327963-the-convenience-store-by-the-sea-the-quirky-charming-japanese) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-08-19*