FamilyMart

🏪 Convenience Store Guide

FamilyMart
ファミリーマート

Japan's second-largest convenience store chain — known for FamiChiki fried chicken, Famima Café coffee, and a surprisingly wide range of fresh foods. Found on almost every block in Japanese cities!

16,000+
Stores across Japan
24 hrs
Open 24/7, 365 days
1973
Founded in Japan
¥100~
Starting prices
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ファミマル (Famimaru) — FamilyMart's Own Brand

The blue raccoon mascot on many products signals the "Famimaru" private brand — FamilyMart's original product line. These items are exclusive to FamilyMart stores and often represent great value-for-money. Look for the raccoon logo when shopping!

⭐ FamilyMart Must-Try Items
ファミチキ 🏆 #1 Iconic
ファミチキ（骨なし）
FamiChiki — Boneless Fried Chicken
FamilyMart's legendary fried chicken. Crispy outside, juicy inside — this is one of the most famous convenience store snacks in all of Japan. Available hot at the counter 24/7. Don't leave without trying one!
¥248
🔥 Best seller 🍗 Hot counter
モカブレンド ☕ Café Pick
モカブレンド S
Mocha Blend Coffee (Small)
Famima Café's signature coffee — a balanced blend with a hint of mocha sweetness. Winner of the 2025 Monde Selection Gold Award. Rich flavor, smooth finish, at an amazing price.
¥170
🥇 Award winning ☕ Self-serve
濃厚なめらかチーズケーキ 🍰 Dessert Pick
濃厚なめらかチーズケーキ
Rich & Smooth Cheesecake
FamilyMart's dessert game is strong. This cheesecake has a silky, melt-in-your-mouth texture — denser than typical Japanese cheesecakes and full of real cheese flavor. A bestseller year-round.
¥248
❤️ Fan favorite 🧀 Rich flavor
本格肉まん ❄️ Autumn/Winter
じゅわっとジューシー本格肉まん
Juicy Premium Pork Bun (Chukaman)
A steamed pork bun with a pillowy soft wrapper and a juicy, seasoned pork filling inside. Available from the heated case at the counter — warm, fragrant, and incredibly satisfying on a cold day.
¥170
🫖 Steamed 🍂 Seasonal

💡 Helpful Tips for Tourists

  • FamiPay & T-Point: FamilyMart has its own payment app (FamiPay) and accepts T-Point loyalty cards, but you can always pay with cash or major IC cards (Suica, PASMO).
  • Free Wi-Fi: Most FamilyMart stores offer free in-store Wi-Fi — just connect to "Famima_Wi-Fi."
  • ATM: Every FamilyMart has an ATM that accepts international cards (Visa, Mastercard, PLUS, Cirrus).
  • Eat-in Space: Many FamilyMart stores have a small seating area or counter — great for eating your hot food on the spot.
  • New products: FamilyMart releases new products every Tuesday and Friday — check the entrance display for the latest arrivals.

📂 Browse FamilyMart Food Categories

🍙 Onigiri
おむすび
🍱 Bento
お弁当
🥐 Bread
パン
🍗 Hot Foods
ホットスナック
🍰 Sweets
デザート
🍜 Noodles
めん類
☕ Famima Café
コーヒー
🆚 FamilyMart vs. Other Convenience Stores
Feature FamilyMart 7-Eleven Lawson
Signature hot food ✅ FamiChiki fried chicken Karaagemkun fried chicken Karaage-kun fried chicken
Signature coffee ✅ Famima Café (Mocha Blend) Seven Café Machi Café
Private brand ✅ Famimaru (ファミマル) Seven Premium Lawson Select / Uchi Café
In-store brands — — ✅ Muji corner at select stores
Health-focused Famimaru healthy options — ✅ Natural Lawson stores

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What makes FamilyMart different from other convenience stores?
FamilyMart is especially known for its fried chicken (FamiChiki) and Famima Café coffee. Their dessert range is also considered top-tier among convenience stores, and many tourists specifically seek out FamilyMart for these items. The Famimaru private brand also has a loyal following for consistent quality at affordable prices.
Q. Does FamilyMart have English labels?
Most product labels are in Japanese only, but many items have clear pictures or recognizable names. This guide provides English translations of key products. When in doubt, pointing or showing a photo on your phone works perfectly well at any Japanese convenience store.
Q. Can I microwave food at FamilyMart?
Yes! There is always a microwave available near the checkout counter for customer use. Just hand your food to the staff at the register and say "atatamete kudasai" (温めてください) — they will heat it up for you. No charge for this service.
Q. Is the food at FamilyMart safe for people with allergies?
Japanese convenience stores label the seven major allergens (wheat, eggs, dairy, peanuts, buckwheat, shrimp, crab) on packaging. However, labels are in Japanese. FamilyMart's official website has an allergen search feature in Japanese. If you have serious allergies, it's safest to check before buying.
※ Prices, product availability, and store features may vary by location and season. Information is for reference only.
※ 商品情報出典: family.co.jp | 情報は変更になる場合があります